Thatcher Perkins Locomotive #396 — Loose vs Complete (CIB): which is worth more?
Thatcher Perkins Locomotive #396 value — Loose $54 vs Complete (CIB) $71. Complete (CIB) sells for 1.31× Loose (+31%). Prices updated September 2026.
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Medians of real sold listings per condition, updated September 2026 — how we compute values.
Loose vs Complete (CIB)
$54→$71
Complete (CIB) sells for 1.31× (+31%) the Loose price — a $17 difference per set.
Is complete worth it?
Complete (CIB) $71 vs Loose $54 — a $17 premium (+31%). If you're holding the box and manual, completing a loose copy pays when that premium beats what the missing pieces cost you.
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