Set guide · #10307

Should I grade my Titanic?

Raw $750–$900. AFA 85 $900–$1,150 (thin). AFA 90 $1,400–$1,800 (strong). AFA 95 $2,200–$2,800. The ICONS flagship where the AFA 90 tier is the real grading target — AFA 85 economics are borderline. Pre-grade for confidence ≥85.

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⊙ Quick answer

What is grading the LEGO Titanic #10307?

Grading the LEGO Titanic #10307 (2021 ICONS Creator Expert flagship, MSRP $679) is the process of submitting the sealed box to AFA or CGC for authentication and condition scoring. Titanic commands a strong AFA 90 premium ($1,400–$1,800 vs $750–$900 raw, +80–125%) but a thin AFA 85 premium ($900–$1,150, +15–35%) that barely clears the $50–$80 round-trip cost. AFA 95 jumps to $2,200–$2,800. The decision threshold is BrickGauge pre-grade confidence ≥85 on the Mint axes — at lower confidence, AFA 85 economics are too thin to risk.

Raw sealed

$750 – $900

AFA 85

$900 – $1.15k

AFA 90

$1.4 – $1.8k

AFA 95

$2.2 – $2.8k

The comp table

Titanic sealed comps by AFA tier.

The AFA 85 tier is borderline — the premium barely clears the round-trip fee. AFA 90 is where Titanic grading economics actually work. Pre-grade for ≥85 Mint-axis confidence first.

Condition	Sealed comp range	Premium over raw
Raw sealed	$750 – $900	baseline
AFA 80 Excellent	$780 – $950	+0–10%
AFA 85 Near Mint	$900 – $1,150	+15–35%
AFA 90 Mint	$1,400 – $1,800	+80–125%
AFA 95 Mint+	$2,200 – $2,800	+180–270%

Three failure modes

What kills a Titanic grade.

01 Long-edge whitening

54+ cm perimeter

The long Titanic box has more perimeter than typical sets. Sub-2% whitening for AFA 90; 2–5% caps at AFA 85. Cotton-glove handling, no sliding on shelves.

02 Top-front corners

Horizontal storage compression

The long flat box stores horizontally by default — top-front corners take cumulative pressure. Vertical storage with rigid back support is the prevention.

03 Surface scuffs

Sliding on shelves

The Titanic box's long face accumulates surface scuffs from sliding contact with shelf surfaces. Soft-cloth wrap during storage; never slide the box across shelves.

Pre-grade for confidence

BrickGauge calls Mint vs Near Mint in 38 seconds.

For Titanic specifically, the AFA 90 tier is where grading pays. BrickGauge confidence ≥85 on the Mint axes is the SEND threshold. Below that, AFA 85 economics are too thin to risk the slab fee. Two scans free on signup.

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