What is the best deal for a collector looking for this set?

If you need parts, the loose option at $35 is the most budget-friendly. For a complete display piece, the CIB option is $131.

How much is the sealed version worth?

The sealed, new version of The Chum Bucket #4981 is listed at $306.

Is the loose version still a good investment?

At $35, the loose version provides good access to the set's value without the premium of a sealed box.

The Chum Bucket #4981 — LEGO Spongebob Squarepants Set Value

Name: The Chum Bucket #4981 — LEGO Spongebob Squarepants Set Value
Brand: LEGO

LEGO Spongebob Squarepants

What the The Chum Bucket #4981 LEGO set is worth — loose, complete, and sealed.

The Chum Bucket #4981 value — Loose $36 · Complete (CIB) $135 · Sealed (new) $324. Prices updated August 2026.

Theme · LEGO Spongebob Squarepants

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New

$350

7 listings asking

Used

$20

9 listings asking

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PriceCharting — The Chum Bucket #4981 (LEGO Spongebob Squarepants)$135.14

Item details

UPC / EAN: 5702014500747
Brand: LEGO
Theme: LEGO Spongebob Squarepants
Set number: #4981
Release date: January 1, 2007

The Chum Bucket #4981 (LEGO Spongebob Squarepants) resale value

A loose The Chum Bucket #4981 set runs around $36, a complete copy (all pieces + box + instructions) about $135, and a factory-sealed box commands $324.

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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What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$36	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$135	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$324	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$4.56 / $64.99 / $499.99	16 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 16 live eBay listings ask $4.56–$499.99 (median $64.99).

Frequently asked questions

What is the best deal for a collector looking for this set?: If you need parts, the loose option at $35 is the most budget-friendly. For a complete display piece, the CIB option is $131.
How much is the sealed version worth?: The sealed, new version of The Chum Bucket #4981 is listed at $306.
Is the loose version still a good investment?: At $35, the loose version provides good access to the set's value without the premium of a sealed box.