Four core Harry Potter minifigs in one box sounds like a win until you see what they're charging for essentially a bagged figure pack with a handful of accessory pieces.
The parts alone are worth about 96% of the street price — the basis for this C- price read.
FairParts are worth about 96% of the price — close to what the set is worth.
The 2018 Harry Potter Minifigure Collection is a straight character grab — four minifigs, a sprinkle of accessories, and not much else holding the package together. For anyone building out a Hogwarts display, the convenience of getting Harry, Ron, Hermione, and a fourth character in a single purchase has real appeal. The problem is LEGO® priced this like the minifigs themselves are collectibles, and the value case gets shaky fast when you compare what's in the box to what you're paying. It scores a B+ on love because the characters are genuinely wanted and the figures are well-printed — the affection is real. But the price grade drags the whole thing down to a C+, because a handful of accessories and 25 total pieces don't justify the premium. If you're a Harry Potter fan who wants these specific characters without hunting the secondary market, it scratches the itch. Everyone else might wait for a sale.