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717 LEGO Samsonite Junior Constructor
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Junior Constructor since January 2022. Medium accuracy
LEGO 717 Junior Constructor was a 512 piece Samsonite set released in 1961. The Junior Constructor set was manufactured by Samsonite, originally released in 1961 for the US and then Canada the following year 1962. It was also part of the System i Leg theme.

The current value for a new and sealed Junior Constructor is estimated at $501, with an average annual growth of approximately 5%, which is lower than other Basic Set sets. Current used prices for Junior Constructor range from $74 to $270, depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $76 for those in good overall condition.
Junior Constructor has become a rare set, as set 717-1 has not been available for sale online or in retail in new and good condition for over one year. The current value of this set might be slightly higher than our current estimate. The last brand new Junior Constructor was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 717 Junior Constructor at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - eBay listing for 717 Junior Constructor $74.84
(FR) Used - Coming without box. House complete with mostly cellulose acetate part from the... $75.60

Sets in Samsonite / Basic Set

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 $405.08
Growth  +20673.3%
Annual growth 8.7%

703-2 Small Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Samsonite / Basic Set
Year 1961
Availability Retired
703-2 LEGO Samsonite Small Basic Set
Retail $2.95
Value $396.91
Growth  +13354.6%
Annual growth 8.0%

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 $533.34
Growth  +6608.7%
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 $804.50
Growth  +7247.0%
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 $3,311.
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