Is THOMAS The Train Wreck #32a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 THOMAS The Train Wreck #32a sells for $71.00 against $7.72 raw: a $63.28 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.72
- Grade 9.5
- $71.00
- PSA 9
- $64.99
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- As of
- Oct 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $71.00 | +$38.28 | +$13.28 | −$86.72 |
| PSA 9 | $64.99 | +$32.27 | +$7.27 | −$92.73 |
Net = sale price − $7.72 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $66.49 | +$8.77 |
| 50% | $68.00 | +$10.28 |
| 75% | $69.50 | +$11.78 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading THOMAS The Train Wreck #32a — FAQ
Is THOMAS The Train Wreck #32a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 THOMAS The Train Wreck #32a sells for $71.00 against $7.72 raw: a $63.28 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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