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7248 LEGO City Construction Digger
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LEGO 7248 Digger is a City set currently valued at $112 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.99% since release. Used copies are valued between $18 and $22 depending on condition. Signals for the set are mixed, with a value on the rise set against more copies coming up for sale.

Digger Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Digger since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 7248 Digger is a City Construction set released in 2005, containing 127 pieces and 1 minifigure. The build is a tracked digger with a multi-jointed arm that ends in a large black scoop, and its upper structure rotates independently of the base. The set includes a construction worker minifigure wearing orange overalls, a blue shirt, and an orange hard hat. Accessories include a jackhammer.

New and sealed, Digger is worth about $112 today. It has averaged 4.0% a year since it retired, and our forecast has it near $115 next year and $135 in five. The average used price is $18 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $99 to $129.
Collector and Investor Standing
City Construction draws collectors with familiar worksite machines, and this digger gets straight to the job: scooping up bricks while its red-helmeted driver handles a jackhammer. It has plenty of character for a construction layout, though the theme's slow growth gives investors less to get excited about.
76/100
Collector
Well liked by collectors
Brick-scooping digger suits City Construction collectors
48/100
Investor
Short of the field
Slow Construction theme growth limits its appeal
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (DE) 7248 Digger Excavator Construction Building Site MISB NEW GOOD City Town 7905 $99.20
-11.6%
(DE) City Town 7248 Digger Unopened New MISB Sealed Toy Sealed $121.24
+8.1%
(DE) Digger from BrickLink seller Akte_Bricks $121.56
+8.4%
(CA) Digger from BrickLink seller Megaudrey $126.24
+12.5%
(US) CITY: Digger. 7248. Sealed NEW And Factory Sealed $129.00
+15.0%
(SG) New LEGO City Digger Set Excavator 7248 Construction Site $199.99
+78.3%
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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 7248 Digger.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is climbing and it is outpacing its theme, but momentum is holding level for now.
DemandUpper half in City
High demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for City
Listings up 40% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+5% typical for Construction
+103% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:22% bearish·16% neutral·62% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Digger Minifigs

Digger contains 1 minifigure. Worker is also included in 1 other set.
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Worker
Minifigure with orange legs wearing overalls with safety stripe, red construction helmet, and sporting a straight smile - cty0011
2 sets
Value $7.07

Compared with other Construction sets

Why does Digger sit high among the Construction sets? Mostly because its gains over the past year ran ahead of similar sets.

#4 of 35
By growth since retail, +461%
+1%+993%
In the top quarter of the group.
$0.88 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.88
Typical
$0.28
About 3 times the group's typical value per piece.
#34 of 35
Used value as a share of new, 16%
10%85%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
#24 of 38 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
17905 Building Crane+993%
27900 Heavy Loader+902%
37242 Street Sweeper+526%
47248 Digger+461%

Contained In Sets

66194 City Super Pack

Theme / Subtheme City / Value Packs
Year 2007
Pieces 1,097
Availability Retired
66194 LEGO City Super Pack
Retail $99.99
Value $738.33
Growth  +638.4%
Annual growth 11.1%

66167 City Heavy Loader & Digger Co-Pack

Theme / Subtheme City / Value Packs
Year 2006
Pieces 474
Availability Retired
66167 LEGO City Heavy Loader & Digger Co-Pack
Retail $34.99
Value $601.15
Growth  +1618.1%
Annual growth 12.0%

65800 City Construction Collection

Theme / Subtheme City / Value Packs
Year 2005
Pieces 1,012
Availability Retired
65800 LEGO City Construction Collection
Retail $99.99
Value $515.67
Growth  +415.7%
Annual growth 8.1%

65743 Limited Edition Construction Value Pack

Theme / Subtheme City / Value Packs
Year 2005
Pieces 226
Availability Retired
65743 LEGO City Limited Edition Construction Value Pack
Retail $24.99
Value $189.20
Growth  +657.1%
Annual growth 6.7%

Sets in City / Construction

7249 XXL Mobile Crane

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 524 / 2
Availability Retired
7249 LEGO City Construction XXL Mobile Crane
Retail $69.99
Value $202.39
Growth  +189.2%
Annual growth 6.1%

7243 Construction Site

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 298 / 3
Availability Retired
7243 LEGO City Construction Site
Retail $39.99
Value $146.78
Growth  +267.0%
Annual growth 6.4%

7344 Dump Truck

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 187 / 1
Availability Retired
7344 LEGO City Construction Dump Truck
Retail $29.99
Value $158.84
Growth  +429.6%
Annual growth 4.2%

7242 Street Sweeper

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 63 / 1
Availability Retired
7242 LEGO City Construction Street Sweeper
Retail $7.99
Value $50.00
Growth  +525.8%
Annual growth 5.4%

7246 Mini Digger

Theme / Subtheme City / Construction
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 1
Availability Retired
7246 LEGO City Construction Mini Digger
Retail $3.99
Value $13.49
Growth  +238.1%
Annual growth 5.7%

Digger Questions

What is LEGO 7248 Digger worth?

Sealed in its box, Digger is currently valued at $112. That is up 15% on three months ago. Used copies are worth about $18.

Has LEGO 7248 Digger been retired?

Yes. Digger has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Has LEGO 7248 Digger increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $19.99 in shops, Digger has risen 461% in value, about 4% a year. That is in line with the Construction average of 4.4% a year.

How much could LEGO 7248 Digger be worth in a year?

Next year's forecast for Digger is $115, about 2% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. On balance, demand, supply and price are level. This is an estimate and markets can change.

What comes in LEGO 7248 Digger?

Digger has 127 pieces ($0.16 a piece at its retail price), and 1 minifigure: Worker. Worker is valued at about $7.07.

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Digger Reviews

18 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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Brickipedia
“The digger "arm" has the number "7248" printed on it, which is actually the set number. The Excavator is yellow with some black markings and attached. It has three wheels on each side with black treads around them. The upper part of the digger can rotate over the bottom... More where the wheels connect to the vehicle. The cab "glass" opens up and the driver can be seated inside.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“Digger 7248 may have a simple name, but it is a sophisticated set. The building experience is enjoyable, with an engaging process for constructing the frame, tracks, cab, and arm. The part usage is decent, featuring valuable elements like rubber tracks and a bucket, making it a good choice for MOC builders interested in construction equipment.”
 
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About City Construction

Construction is the LEGO City subtheme for building sites, road works and the machines that go with them, almost all in the bright yellow LEGO has used for work vehicles since the Town theme. It was there from the first City year in 2005, when 7249 XXL Mobile Crane and 7243 Construction Site led the range.

Construction was introduced in 2005 and currently consists of 42 sets. As of today, 7905 Building Crane is the most valuable Construction set with an estimated new/sealed value of $765.
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Every construction site needs a heavy duty digger to help get the work done. This mean machine is ready to scoop up your LEGO bricks and clear the way for new construction. Includes driver with jackhammer and other accessories.
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