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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Magnetic Couplings since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 160 Magnetic Couplings was a 6 piece Trains set released in 1968. It consists of red modified plates with train couplers and magnet couplings, used for connecting train cars with a 7.5mm cylinder magnet system.

Today's value for a new, sealed Magnetic Couplings is estimated around $20, with an average yearly gain of 5.9%, expected to level off to around 2.1% in the coming year. On the open market, a used set will sell in the range of $12 and $18, depending on its condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (CA) new, sealed $19.07
-6.2%
(US) eBay listing for Magnetic Couplings $19.73
-3.0%
(BE) new in sealed box $21.00
+3.2%
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For Sale (Used)

 (CH) Used - Current photo from the set. The Lego are in good condition. I shrink-wrapped t... $10.73
(EE) Used - Only the 6 parts. Good condition $15.00
(AU) Used - Comes in original box, tear on one side of the side of the box art - see photo $15.52
(FR) Used - Vintage Lego Train 160, Magnetic Couplings 737ac03 & 737ac04 as new
$18.68
(FR) Used - Vintage Lego Train 160, Magnetic Couplings 737ac03 & 737ac04 as new
$18.68

Sets in Trains / 4.5V

118-2 Small Train Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 451
Availability Retired
118-2 LEGO Small Train Set
Retail $15.50
Value $1,469.85
Growth  +9382.9%
Annual growth 8.3%

119 Super Train Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 436
Availability Retired
119 LEGO Super Train Set
Retail $27.50
Value $2,227.44
Growth  +7999.8%
Annual growth 8.0%

116-2 Deluxe Motorized Train Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 360
Availability Retired
116-2 LEGO Deluxe Motorized Train Set
Retail $19.99
Value $1,215.56
Growth  +5980.8%
Annual growth 7.5%

118 Electronic Train

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 110
Availability Retired
118 LEGO Electronic Train
Retail $19.95
Value $1,542.02
Growth  +7629.4%
Annual growth 7.0%

102 4.5V Motor Set

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
102 LEGO Trains 4.5V Motor Set
Retail $14.50
Value $237.11
Growth  +1535.2%
Annual growth 5.0%

156 2 Signals with Automatic Stop / Go Attachment

Theme / Subtheme Trains / 4.5V
Year 1968
Pieces 6
Availability Retired
156 LEGO Trains 2 Signals with Automatic Stop / Go Attachment
Retail $2.75
Value $63.81
Growth  +2220.4%
Annual growth 5.2%

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Magnetic Couplings Reviews

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“The Lego 160 Magnetic couplings are basically three sets of two magnetic couplings, so there are a total of six magnetic pieces. The purpose of this set is just a replacement magnets, or if you want to replace those hooks with magnets.”
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About Trains 4.5V

The LEGO 4.5V train theme ran from 1966 until 1971 and contained 39 sets in all. The 4.5V trains used to be the voltage standard for the first electric LEGO components where the power came from a battery box with 3x 1.5V batteries.

4.5V consists of 39 sets that ran from 1966 to 1971. As of today, 113-2 Motorized Train Set is the most valuable 4.5V set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $3,235.
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