A police chase scene in 173 pieces — LEGO® kept it tight and the price follows suit, making this a solid grab for what it is rather than what it isn't.
The parts alone are worth about 82% of the street price — the basis for this B price read.
FairParts are worth about 82% of the price — close to what the set is worth.
Police Station Chase doesn't pretend to be a flagship set, and that self-awareness works in its favor. At $39.99 you get a compact chase scenario with four minifigs and just enough scenery to tell a story. The build itself is breezy — an afternoon project, not a weekend commitment — which suits the City theme's pick-up-and-play spirit. Four minifigs for a set this size is a decent cast, and the criminal-vs-cop dynamic gives kids an actual narrative to run with. Shelf presence is minimal; this is a play set through and through, not a diorama. The value hold is where it stumbles — small City sets like this get clearanced fast and rarely reward patience. Buy it for what it does well: quick fun at a fair price.