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40K Starter Set Market Value

Current market statistics for 688 Warhammer 40K starter set listings.

What you'll usually pay

$60 typical price
Most are between$20โ€“$297
Brand new$68.5
Used$40
On sale now688

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 42% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Tyranid sets, which sit 60% below the market median. Conversely, Orks are significantly overpriced at 86% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Not Specified 582 on sale$57.66 ยท 4% cheaper
Ultramarines 54 on sale$59.35 ยท 1% cheaper

Price by army

Tyranids
$24-60%
Tau Empire
$56.33-6%
Adepta Sororitas
$57.62-4%
Space Marines
$68.5+14%
Chaos Space Marines
$80.81+35%
Orks
$112+86%

Why? Prices vary by faction demand, ranging from Tyranids at 24 to Orks at 111.53.

Price by chapter/regiment

Black Templars
$53-12%
Ultramarines
$59.35-1%
Cadian Shock Troopers
$77.36+29%
Catachan Jungle Fighters
$112+87%
Deathwatch
$200+233%
Death Korps of Krieg
$269+349%

Why? Specialized forces command premiums, with Death Korps of Krieg at 269.42 compared to Black Templars at 53.

Price by features

Not Specified
$57.66-4%
Painted
$69.7+16%
Bulk/Lot
$90.04+50%

Why? Value increases with labor or volume, with Bulk/Lot sets at 90.04 and Not Specified at 57.66.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used starter sets?

New sets have a median price of 68.5, while used sets have a median of 40.

Which specific chapter is the most expensive?

Death Korps of Krieg is the most expensive at 269.42.

Are painted sets more expensive than the market average?

Yes, painted sets have a median of 69.7, which is 16% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $20โ€“$297, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 27, 2026.