LEGO 6277 Imperial Trading Post is a vintage Pirates set from 1992 valued at $2,145 for new and sealed sets, up 2424% from an original retail price of $84.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.91% since release. Used copies are valued between $450 and $596 depending on condition. Momentum is steady as the set's recent easing balances out its slower growth compared to similar retired sets.

Imperial Trading Post Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Imperial Trading Post since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6277 Imperial Trading Post is a Pirates Imperial Guards set released in 1992, containing 608 pieces and 9 minifigures. The build depicts a harbor trading post with a dock, three buildings, a winch crane and a static string crane, plus a merchant ship with two sails, a rowboat, and several cannons. The minifigures include two Imperial Guards, an Imperial Officer, Admiral Woodhouse, two pirates including Gonzo Goldbar, two post workers, and a merchant. It was the largest Pirates set of the 1992 wave, includes two 32x32 baseplates, and was sold as Port Royal in the United Kingdom.

A new, sealed Imperial Trading Post is worth around $2,145 today. It has grown about 6.9% a year since retirement, and our forecast has it 4% higher a year from now. The average used price is $496 for those in good overall condition. The 9 included minifigs account for approximately 14% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $2,366 to $3,037.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

(US) Pirates: Imperial Trading Post (6277) New, Unopened
BrickEconomy Choice
$2,199.00
(NL) Imperial Trading Post from BrickLink seller BetuweBricks $2,178.55
+1.6%
(DE) Imperial Trading Post from BrickLink seller MMEtrading $2,234.40
+4.2%
(US) Imperial Trading Post from BrickLink seller glensa $2,400.00
+11.9%
(US) 1992 Vintage Lego Pirate 6277 Imperial Trading Post New in Box Free Shipping $2,499.00
+16.5%
(DE) 6277 Imperial Trading Post Pirates New MISB New Sealed Pirates 6285 6286 $2,789.99
+30.1%
(US) 6277 Pirates Imperial Guards Imperial Trading Post New and Sealed from 1992 $3,500.00
+63.2%
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Market Momentum

Neutral
Value has eased over the last three months while member interest stays very high. The set is currently level, growing slower than similar retired sets over the past year.
DemandUpper half in Pirates
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Pirates
Listings up 20% this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+10% typical for Imperial Guards
-7% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:43% bearish·50% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Imperial Guards sets

Three things count against Imperial Trading Post in this group. No set above it has as many copies for sale, its value eased over the past year as similar sets moved up, and most sets ranked above it cost a fraction as much at launch.

#5 of 9
By growth since retail, +2,424%
+1,555%+4,350%
In the top half of the group.
$3.53 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$3.53
Typical
$3.53
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
16245 Harbor Sentry+4,350%
26247 Bounty Boat+3,357%
36271 Imperial Flagship+2,568%
56277 Imperial Trading Post+2,424%

Sets in Pirates / Imperial Guards

6271 Imperial Flagship

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Guards
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 317 / 4
Availability Retired
6271 LEGO Pirates Imperial Guards Imperial Flagship
Retail $49.99
Value $1,333.58
Growth  +2567.7%
Annual growth 7.4%

6263 Imperial Outpost

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Guards
Year 1995
Pieces / Minifigs 216 / 4
Availability Retired
6263 LEGO Pirates Imperial Guards Imperial Outpost
Retail $27.50
Value $455.07
Growth  +1554.8%
Annual growth 6.0%

6267 Lagoon Lock-Up

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Guards
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 193 / 5
Availability Retired
6267 LEGO Pirates Imperial Guards Lagoon Lock-Up
Retail $28.99
Value $752.97
Growth  +2497.3%
Annual growth 7.9%

6266 Cannon Cove

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Guards
Year 1993
Pieces / Minifigs 106 / 3
Availability Retired
6266 LEGO Pirates Imperial Guards Cannon Cove
Retail $17.50
Value $308.18
Growth  +1661.0%
Annual growth 6.4%

6259 Broadside's Brig

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Guards
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 68 / 3
Availability Retired
6259 LEGO Pirates Imperial Guards Broadside's Brig
Retail $8.75
Value $195.05
Growth  +2129.1%
Annual growth 4.8%

1795 Imperial Cannon

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Guards
Year 1994
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 1
Availability Retired
1795 LEGO Pirates Imperial Guards Imperial Cannon
Retail $5.49
Value $117.81
Growth  +2045.9%
Annual growth 10.1%

6247 Bounty Boat

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Guards
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 3
Availability Retired
6247 LEGO Pirates Imperial Guards Bounty Boat
Retail $4.75
Value $164.20
Growth  +3356.8%
Annual growth 8.1%

6245 Harbor Sentry

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Guards
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1
Availability Retired
6245 LEGO Pirates Imperial Guards Harbor Sentry
Retail $4.25
Value $189.12
Growth  +4349.9%
Annual growth 7.3%

Imperial Trading Post Questions

What does LEGO 6277 Imperial Trading Post sell for now?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Imperial Trading Post is $2,145. That is down 8% on three months ago. On the used market, expect to pay around $496.

Can you still buy LEGO 6277 Imperial Trading Post from LEGO?

No. Imperial Trading Post has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 6277 Imperial Trading Post worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $84.99 in shops, Imperial Trading Post has risen 2,424% in value, about 6.9% a year. That is in line with the Imperial Guards average of 6.7% a year.

Will LEGO 6277 Imperial Trading Post go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. By this time next year, the forecast has Imperial Trading Post near $2,238, about 4% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. This is an estimate and markets can change.

What comes in LEGO 6277 Imperial Trading Post?

Imperial Trading Post has 608 pieces, or $0.14 per piece at retail, and 9 minifigures: Admiral Woodhouse, Imperial Guard Officer, Imperial Guard (2), Pirate (4) and Pirate Gonzo Goldbar. Their combined value is about $290, about 14% of what the set is worth. Admiral Woodhouse is the most valuable at $98. Pirate and Pirate Gonzo Goldbar cannot be found in any other set.

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During the 18th century, etc. Ruled by a powerful empire, The Imperial Trading Post has been the hub of all trading activity for centuries. Ships from all corners of the world have travelled to this island to trade their wares. The Pirates, always aware of the treasure on the island, have been watching the trading activity very closely. Because the post is so well protected, the pirates cannot easily access the island. But this has not stopped the pirates, for they have devised a plan to capture outgoing ships at sea and confiscate their treasure. Will the pirates be successful, or will someone discover their secret plan? use your imagination to continue the adventures of the LEGO SYSTEM pirates of the sea
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