What is the best deal for this LEGO Ideas set?

The best value depends on your needs; loose is the most affordable at $51, while sealed offers maximum resale value at $85.

How much is the complete, but not new, version?

The complete (CIB) version of Books Are My Passion #40698 is listed for $60.

Is there a significant difference in price between loose and sealed?

Yes, the sealed new version is $85, compared to $51 for the loose version.

Books Are My Passion #40698 — LEGO Ideas Set Value

Name: Books Are My Passion #40698 — LEGO Ideas Set Value
Brand: LEGO

LEGO Ideas

What the Books Are My Passion #40698 LEGO set is worth — loose, complete, and sealed.

Books Are My Passion #40698 value — Loose ‏206.25 ر.س.‏ · $55 · Complete (CIB) ‏240 ر.س.‏ · $64 · Sealed (new) ‏300 ر.س.‏ · $80. Prices updated سبتمبر 2026.

Theme · LEGO Ideas

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PriceCharting — Books Are My Passion #40698 (LEGO Ideas)‏238.73 ر.س.‏ · $63.66

Item details

UPC / EAN: 5702017598123
Brand: LEGO
Theme: LEGO Ideas
Set number: #40698
Release date: November 1, 2024

Books Are My Passion #40698 (LEGO Ideas) resale value

A loose Books Are My Passion #40698 set runs around $55, a complete copy (all pieces + box + instructions) about $64, and a factory-sealed box commands $80.

What drives the price

Retired sets, completeness (every piece + minifigs + instructions + box), and sealed condition drive LEGO value. Exclusive sets and discontinued themes appreciate the most; minifigs alone can carry significant value.

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Loose: ‏206.25 ر.س.‏ · $55
Complete (CIB): ‏240 ر.س.‏ · $64
Sealed (new): ‏300 ر.س.‏ · $80

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Sale price$55.00

eBay fee (13.3%)−$7.29

Fixed order fee−$0.30

Shipping cost−$5.00

Net after fees$42.41

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	‏206.25 ر.س.‏ · $55	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	‏240 ر.س.‏ · $64	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	‏300 ر.س.‏ · $80	eBay sold comps

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the best deal for this LEGO Ideas set?: The best value depends on your needs; loose is the most affordable at $51, while sealed offers maximum resale value at $85.
How much is the complete, but not new, version?: The complete (CIB) version of Books Are My Passion #40698 is listed for $60.
Is there a significant difference in price between loose and sealed?: Yes, the sealed new version is $85, compared to $51 for the loose version.