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Samsonite
Supplemental
6x8 Plates

229-1-A LEGO Samsonite 6x8 Plates

Name: LEGO Samsonite 6x8 Plates
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 229-1-A
Rating: 4.5 (39 reviews)

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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set 6x8 Plates since January 1961. Medium accuracy

LEGO 229-1-A 6x8 Plates was a Samsonite set released in 1961.

All regions

All regions 1
European Union 1

For Sale (New/Sealed)

(IT) System 464 WHITE 6x8 PLATES MIB, 1966

$44.18

+30.2%

All regions

All regions 6
United States 1
European Union 5

For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - eBay listing for 229-1-A 6x8 Plates	$22.17
	(BE) Used - picture is from the actiel set , ref 1	$22.40
	(BE) Used - picture is from the actiel set , ref 2	$22.40
	(BE) Used - picture is from the actiel set , ref 3	$22.40
	(BE) Used - picture is from the actiel set , ref 4	$22.40
	(BE) Used - picture is from this set , ref 6	$22.40

Sets in Samsonite / Supplemental


	521-1-2 1x1 and 1x2 Plates Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 80 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $0.50 Value $40.67 Growth +8034.0% Annual growth 6.0% I own this set I want this set

	221-3 1x2 Bricks Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 45 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $0.50 Value $17.55 Growth +3410.0% Annual growth 4.6% I own this set I want this set

	222-3 1x1 Bricks Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 40 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $0.50 Value $23.71 Growth +4642.0% Annual growth 5.1% I own this set I want this set

	220-2 2x2 Bricks Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 33 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $0.50 Value $49.47 Growth +9794.0% Annual growth 6.3% I own this set I want this set

	224-2 Bricks Curved Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 33 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $0.50 I own this set I want this set

	219-2 2x3 Bricks Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 24 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $0.50 Value $9.53 Growth +1806.0% Annual growth 3.6% I own this set I want this set

	218-3 2x4 Bricks Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 20 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $0.50 Value $35.94 Growth +7088.0% Annual growth 5.8% I own this set I want this set

	214-2-10 1x2x4 Glass Door in Frame Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 13 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $0.50 Value $82.41 Growth +16382.0% Annual growth 7.1% I own this set I want this set

	225-1-A 1x6 Beams Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 13 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $0.50 Value $31.81 Growth +6262.0% Annual growth 5.6% I own this set I want this set

	225-1-B 1x8 Beams Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 12 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $0.50 Value $37.27 Growth +7354.0% Annual growth 5.8% I own this set I want this set

	217-3 4x4 Corner Bricks Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 10 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $0.50 Value $47.99 Growth +9498.0% Annual growth 6.2% I own this set I want this set

	227-1-L 4x8 Left Curve Plates Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 10 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $0.50 Value $33.10 Growth +6520.0% Annual growth 5.6% I own this set I want this set

	227-1-R 4x8 Right Curve Plates Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 10 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $0.50 Value $29.23 Growth +5746.0% Annual growth 5.4% I own this set I want this set

	229-1-B 2x8 Plates Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 10 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $0.50 Value $24.05 Growth +4710.0% Annual growth 5.1% I own this set I want this set

	215-3 2x8 Bricks Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 9 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $0.50 Value $51.34 Growth +10168.0% Annual growth 6.4% I own this set I want this set

	216-2 2x10 Bricks Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 8 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $0.50 Value $226.55 Growth +45210.0% Annual growth 8.8% I own this set I want this set

	235-3 Garage Plate and Door White Base and Door Frame Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $0.50 Value $73.65 Growth +14630.0% Annual growth 7.6% I own this set I want this set

	245-3 Lighting Device Pack Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Supplemental Year 1961 Pieces 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $0.50 Value $44.92 Growth +8884.0% Annual growth 6.1% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

229-1-A

Name

6x8 Plates

Theme

Samsonite

Subtheme

Supplemental

Year

1961

Availability

Retired

Set Pricing

Retail price

$0.50

New/Sealed

Value

$33.92

Growth

+6684.00%

Annual growth

+5.67%

90-day change

4.10%

Used

Value

$22.17

Range

$21.73 - $26.60

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$44.18

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$33.92

1 year forecast

$35.84+5.66%

5 year forecast

$43.44+28.06%

$43

$45

229-1-A 6x8 Plates is projected to be valued between $43 - $45 within five years.

6x8 Plates Reviews

39 ratings

4.5

Collectors

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Subtheme Analysis

Samsonite / Supplemental

Sets

Years

1961 - 1971

Annual growth

+7.24% (this set +5.67%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

6x8 Plates currently ranks #68 out of the top most owned sets in Samsonite Supplemental.

#1Bricks Curved

#21x1 Bricks

#32x4 Bricks

#45 Green Large Base Plates

#5Garage Door

#686x8 Plates

#692x8 Plates

#70No. 1 Assorted Red Windows

About Samsonite Supplemental

Samsonite Supplemental were piece sets that could be purchased from the back of the Samsonite catalog.

Supplemental consists of 92 sets that ran from 1961 to 1971. As of today, 078 Roadway Base Plate is the most valuable Supplemental set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $991.

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