Is TOM Thumb [Gold] #218a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.7× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 TOM Thumb [Gold] #218a sells for $65.00 against $9.75 raw: a $55.25 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.75
- Grade 7
- $65.00
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- 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 7 | $65.00 | +$30.25 | +$5.25 | −$94.75 |
Net = sale price − $9.75 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading TOM Thumb [Gold] #218a — FAQ
Is TOM Thumb [Gold] #218a worth grading?
A Grade 7 TOM Thumb [Gold] #218a sells for $65.00 against $9.75 raw: a $55.25 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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