Thought Wave Machine #96 (Pokemon Neo Destiny)
Thought Wave Machine #96 from Pokemon Neo Destiny is worth about $12.30 raw (Near Mint) and $196 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $7–$10 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $12.30 | $7 – $10 |
| Lightly Played | $9.84 | $6 – $8 |
| Moderately Played | $7.38 | $4 – $6 |
| Heavily Played | $4.92 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $3.08 | $2 – $3 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $196 | $117 – $166 |
| PSA 9.5 | $30 | $18 – $26 |
| PSA 9 | $27 | $16 – $23 |
| PSA 8 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| PSA 7 | $15 | $9 – $13 |
| BGS 10 | $254 | $152 – $216 |
| CGC 10 | $12 | $8 – $11 |
| SGC 10 | $117 | $70 – $99 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $7–$10 | $0 | $0 | $7–$10 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $12.30 | −$1.63 | −$5.00 | $5.67 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $11.69 | −$1.27 | −$4.00 | $6.42 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $196 | $127 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $27 | $-25 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $25 | $-26 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $12 | $-37 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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The Thought Wave Machine #96 (Pokemon Neo Destiny) currently trades at $12.30 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.