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Originally Posted by Nell57
I’ve bought and sold antiques my entire life.
“Collectibles” is a dead market. If this is something you bought before the internet, with the assurance that it was rare and limited…..there is almost no resale market.
Check the “Sold” price on EBay. That will give you an idea of the realistic market for your item.
I volunteer at our churches resale store. We are donated boxes and boxes of collectibles. Plates? Figurines?Hallmark ornaments? Porcelain dolls in original boxes? We price these items for $5 or less. And they don’t sell quickly.
There are just many, many of them out there…and since they were “valuable “ everyone kept them in mint condition with original boxes.
Antiques? Your kids don’t want antique dishes and neither does anyone else. Furniture? If it’s brown, it’s down.
I know this sounds negative…but don’t worry about it. I live with antiques and collectibles. I bought them for me, because I like them. They bring me joy. I’ve gotten my money’s worth.
Yes, there are still some items that have held their value.
Try and research “Sold” prices on the internet. That will help you make an informed decision about what you want to do.
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I disagree. I have been selling collectibles on eBay for over 22 years and the demand at this time of the year is still very strong and prices are stable. I have no problem selling in this market, just do your homework first and list them as a Buy it Now with offer available. Do not use the auction format as half the time the item will sell well below it's value.