Selling Collectibles?

[Aggie_Ama]

When I was a child my Nanny and Pawpaw would buy me this Lennox Figurines and I have I think 10 or 12. I am not really into them and my husband has deemed them "creepy" (I don't know why). I would give them to my nieces but honestly they'd break them or their many dogs and cats would. Even though my grandparents thought they were something to buy for children, I really do not think they are.

I was considering selling them but don't know the best way to do so. Unfortunately my grandparents did not keep the Certificate of Authenticity on them but they are still in good condition, just taking up space in my china cabinet. Here are two of the ones I have that appear to be selling right now on Ebay. I might keep the one in the full dress if I keep any, it was always might favorite for some reason. Suggestions on what is the simplest way to get rid of them? I don't really want to put them in a garage sell and Ebay can be a pain in the rear but I will do that if needed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/House-of-Bro...item2a23038c78

http://www.ebay.com/itm/House-Broel-...80976061560%26

[Irulan]

I have a collection of china horses ( Beswick, Lefton etc) that I would like to do the same with. I call them dust collectors.

[Aggie_Ama]

That is my feeling on them and honestly the china I inherited from my Nanny that I have used once. I do collect cookie jars but those are at least useful dust collectors. I kept them for a few years after my Nanny died to make sure I wouldn't feel some strange attachment to them but nope, they are just taking up space and catching dust.

[tulip]

Sell them and know that someone out there will be very happy to have them.

[Irulan]

We have an "I sold it on Ebay" franchise here. Does anyone have any experience with a service like that? I rather someone take a commission that have to deal with it myself.

[withm]

Hmm - I'd check on Ebay for completed sales to see the prices that these things actually sell for. Then decide if the hassle is worth it - you could minimize it by selling 1 or 2 groupings, but probably you would get more revenue by selling each piece separately. On the other hand, if it were me, I'd probably just box them up and give them to the local thrift shop and take the tax deduction. And yeah, if they had been mine, they would be soooo gone by now.

[Crankin]

Do not sell that china, Aggie, unless you feel it's really ugly. We didn't get china from anyone for anything, and after I had been married a couple of years, I wanted some for holidays, etc. So we bought some very pretty and cheap china, mail order (before the web). But, now, after 30 years, the silver-ish rim is peeling off. I use it 4-6 times a year and I am glad I have it.
I keep thinking about the setting for 12 Rosenthal china my mom had and wondering where it is... although I know in my heart it was sold after she died to pay bills. I would have gladly paid my dad for it, as it was beautiful and classic and I am pretty sure nothing would be peeling.

[eofelis]

I have a collection of china horses ( Beswick, Lefton etc) that I would like to do the same with. I call them dust collectors.

I know people who are avid collectors of such china horses. I may be able to put you in touch with some of them.

[Irulan]

Well that would be cool.

[eofelis]

Well that would be cool.

PM sent to you....

[Koronin]

Replacements Unlimited might not be a bad idea. We may contact them at some point in the future about getting a replacement for a platter I have. It's flow blue turkey collection that I inherted from my parents (well my parents have given it to me, although they are still very much alive, but it's part of my inheritence). The platter is actually broken and has been basically glued back together, but it would be nice to have one that is not damaged. (Otherwise I'll just deal with a damaged one, the way it is displayed you can't see the crack if you don't know where to look).