LEGO Sorting Trays 5001261-1
LEGO Sorting Trays (5001261-1) is estimated at about $44 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $7). Retired 2013 · 2012 Gear. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 5001261-1
- Theme
- Gear
- Subtheme
- Storage
- Year
- 2012
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $7
- Market value
- $44 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2013
Sorting Trays value by year
From $9 in 2014 to $44 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +378%. Its highest year was 2022, at $51.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $44 | −1.5% |
| 2026 (so far) | $47 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | $45 | +9.4% |
| 2024 | $41 | −14.7% |
| 2023 | $48 | −5.7% |
| 2022 | $51 | +87.6% |
| 2021 | $27 | +38.3% |
| 2020 | $20 | −4.0% |
| 2019 | $21 | −7.0% |
| 2018 | $22 | −14.3% |
| 2017 | $26 | +26.8% |
| 2016 | $20 | +36.8% |
| 2015 | $15 | +60.4% |
| 2014 | $9 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Sorting Trays (5001261-1) worth?
LEGO Sorting Trays is worth approximately $44 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Sorting Trays retired?
Yes — Sorting Trays (5001261-1) 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 Sorting Trays gone up in value?
Yes. Sorting Trays launched at $7 and now trades around $44, an increase of 532.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
Is LEGO Sorting Trays a good investment?
Sorting Trays currently trades 532.3% above its $7 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 Sorting Trays so expensive?
Sorting Trays was released in 2012 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.