National Geographic Challenge

National Geographic Challenge — Loose vs Complete (CIB) vs Sealed (new): which is worth more?

National Geographic Challenge value — Loose $27 vs Complete (CIB) $42. Complete (CIB) sells for 1.56× Loose (+56%). Prices updated July 2026.

Rising · +15%
ConditionSold medianvs Loose
Loose$27eBay ↗
Complete (CIB)$421.56× · +56%eBay ↗
Sealed (new)$622.3× · +130%eBay ↗
Graded (WATA/CGC)$682.52× · +152%eBay ↗

Medians of real sold listings per condition, updated July 2026 how we compute values.

Loose vs Complete (CIB)
$27$42

Complete (CIB) sells for 1.56× (+56%) the Loose price — a $15 difference per game.

Complete (CIB) vs Sealed (new)
$42$62

Sealed (new) sells for 1.48× (+48%) the Complete (CIB) price — a $20 difference per game.

Is complete worth it?

Complete (CIB) $42 vs Loose $27 — a $15 premium (+56%). If you're holding the box and manual, completing a loose copy pays when that premium beats what the missing pieces cost you.

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National Geographic Challenge: Loose vs Complete (CIB) vs Sealed (new) Prices Compared