LEGO Cargo Carrier 4030-1
LEGO Cargo Carrier (4030-1) is worth about $308 on the secondary market today, against a $127 retail price. It has 323 pieces, belongs to the Boats theme and was released in 1987. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 4030-1
- Theme
- Boats
- Year
- 1987
- Pieces
- 323
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $127
- Market value
- $308
- Used value
- $133
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Cargo Carrier
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $20 together, roughly 6% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Cargo Carrier (4030-1) worth?
LEGO Cargo Carrier is worth approximately $308 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Cargo Carrier retired?
Yes — Cargo Carrier (4030-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Cargo Carrier gone up in value?
Yes. Cargo Carrier launched at $127 and now trades around $308, an increase of 142.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Cargo Carrier?
At its $127 retail price across 323 pieces, Cargo Carrier works out to about $0.393 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Cargo Carrier a good investment?
Cargo Carrier currently trades 142.3% above its $127 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Cargo Carrier so expensive?
Cargo Carrier was released in 1987 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.