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703-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
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LEGO 703 Small Basic Set is a vintage Samsonite set from 1961 valued at $458 for new and sealed sets, up 15436% from an original retail price of $2.95. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.08% since release. On the used market, values range from $80 to $201 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Small Basic Set since January 1961. Medium accuracy
The 1961 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set (703-2) was a part of LEGO’s early offerings in North America, distributed by Samsonite. This set featured a variety of basic bricks for creative building, embodying the simplicity and versatility of early LEGO sets. Its historical significance lies in its role during LEGO's expansion into the U.S. and Canadian markets. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $492 within the next year.
Small Basic Set has become a rare vintage set, as set 703-2 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate. The last brand new Small Basic Set was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Small Basic Set at this time.
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Sets in Samsonite / Basic Set

717 Junior Constructor

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Pieces 512
Availability Retired
717 LEGO Samsonite Junior Constructor
Retail $16.95
Value $531.53
Growth  +3035.9%
Annual growth 5.4%

702-2 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Pieces 110
Availability Retired
702-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $1.95
Value $433.30
Growth  +22120.5%
Annual growth 8.7%

705-2 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
705-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $4.95

708-2 Medium Basic Set Flat Box

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
708-2 LEGO Samsonite Medium Basic Set Flat Box
Retail $7.95
Value $561.98
Growth  +6968.9%
Annual growth 6.8%

711-2 Large Basic Set Flat Box

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
711-2 LEGO Samsonite Large Basic Set Flat Box
Retail $10.95
Value $848.43
Growth  +7648.2%
Annual growth 6.9%

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About Samsonite Basic Set

Samsonite was an American manufacturer of LEGO sets which introduced the very first USA LEGO catalog for Christmas of 1961. LEGO and Samsonite created a partnership to produce and sell LEGO in the US. The result was a 9-year license for exclusive North American distribution rights. Samsonite began marketing sets under the name LEGO by Samsonite in the US in 1961 and Canada in 1962.

Basic Set consists of 82 sets that ran from 1961 to 1975. As of today, 080-2 Ambassador Set is the most valuable Basic Set set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $3,506.
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