Request: Selling Collectible Dolls
Archived on 10/27/2009
When I was little, I knew I wanted to be an actress, and the person who sparked that initial love was Marylin Monroe. As a gift, to encourage my dream, my parents bought me the full 6 doll set of DSI Marylin Monroe collectors dolls. I love my dolls, and they mean a lot to me, but I need to sell them now to help pay for school so I can pursue that dream.
But I don't really know where or how to sell them. I know there is always ebay, but I worry that they will not go to a person who will cherish them or that I will have to break up the collection. So I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to find actual collectors and try finding a loving home for these treasures? This is a picture of the back, it has all six pictured.
By Pascallesbel from Akron, OH
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I don't know much about your dolls, but I do know that if something was made specifically to sell as a collector, it will not be worth what you might think it is. I would google to find out any sites that might be able to tell you the worth of it. (09/06/2009)
By Laniegirl
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Archived on 09/03/2009
I have a Princess Diana doll in her wedding dress and it was never taken out of the box. Any ideas where to sell her?
By nikki1223
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First I would go onto Ebay and find out how much similar dolls are selling for. You certainly can sell it on Ebay, but you could post it for free on Craig's List. (05/06/2009)
By RealtorRose
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Hi nikki1223, I would be interested in seeing a photo of your doll. Thanks, kphipps3 (07/25/2009)
By kphipps3
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Archived on 05/06/2009
I'm interested in selling my porcelain dolls. I have tried E bay and didn't get any bids due to, too many being sold there. Most of the dolls I have, my dad bought from either the Danbury Mint or the Franklin Mint. I really need to sell them. If anyone has any ideas on how to sell them please let me know.
Julie from Lakeland, Florida
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Have you tried www.craigslist.com? You might want to take a look at what's there first. There's no charge for advertising on there. (11/13/2008)
By Marylin D.
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Julie , I don't think you will get nearly what your Dad paid for the dolls. Too many people bought to "invest" in the future. That is not now, future is for your granddaughters or even great grands. If the the Dolls and their boxes are in MINT condition they "might" be worth something in 50 -100 years.The same goes for collector plates and anything else. They sold too many to be valuable now. ( I know, we bought Red Skelton's plates. )
They say to collect what you love and enjoy, because you will never get what you paid for the stuff. A case in point, a cousin was so proud she bought a small decorator plate on E-Bay for one penny and paid $6.00 for the S and H . If you do put the dolls up for sale, be sure you have them appraised first so you know what they are worth. Buyers want to find a bargain on E-Bay and sellers want to make money. Good Luck to everyone. GG Vi (11/14/2008)
By Great Granny Vi
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You may also check with your local auctions. You can always place a minimum bid on really valuable items and sell some as a group to be more appealing to shoppers. People who collect old items often go to auctions.
Check: auctionzip.com (11/21/2008)
By guest
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I notice you live in Florida. I use to belong to the "Florida Collectors Doll Guild," there. Contact them they will help you get in contact with others who are both buying and selling. (12/13/2008)
By BC>
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Archived on 11/13/2008
Calling all doll collectors! Where do doll collectors congregate and/or search for dolls to add to their collections? I have a small collection of dolls that I wish to sell. I have heard a number of horror stories from inexperienced folks who believe that they were ripped off by online auctions or dealers.
As I am in serious need of extra money and as I am in search of someone who will love and cherish the dolls my mother gave me (she always said that they were an investment and that I should take good care of them--Mom was right). I would like to know how to connect with serious, thoughtful collectors who value dolls beyond any blue book listing.
Online research has only gone so far and the ThriftyFun people have come through for me in the past so... if you have any information to offer I hope you share it with me! I will be most appreciative of any and all responses to my request and I will gladly do the same for you if I can be of help regarding your requests.
Thanks everyone.
Miss Michele from NYC
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I have been dealing in antiques for over 20 years. If they were my dolls, I would research them on ebay and the internet. If you want, you could call a dealer but most won't give you even close to what they may be worth. Most dealers make 100% or more! They would probably end up on ebay anyway. If you chose to use a dealer, call 4, 5 or more. Have them leave their name, number, and a bid. Tell them you have other offers and the highest offer gets them. I have been selling on ebay for 4 years. Other than selling from my shop or at a flea market, that is the best place to sell. Millions of people all over the world can view your item. Some collectors will pay high prices to get what they want. I don't believe a truly good doll can go unnoticed there.
Look for a maker name and/or date on the doll, and do a google search. That probably won't give you a price, but it could give you some information about the doll you could use in your listing. Be sure to check out the completed items when you search. This will give you a good idea of what it's worth. Then you can better decide what price to start with or what price to reserve it for if you choose a reserve price. Ask a friend to list them for you. You could also call an auction but they also get a percentage. Good luck, if I can be of any help you can email me at aprilbapst AT aol.com (remove spaces). (11/14/2005)
By Suitsme
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Great information! I'll let you know how things go--ThriftyFun people are truly generous. Best, Michele (11/16/2005)
By Miss Michele
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I would like to know more about your dolls. I might be interested in buying them. I am a collector and love my dolls. Please let me know.
Thank you! (03/04/2006)
By Cindy
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I have a bunch of dolls my grandmother left me when she passed away and I am trying to sell them as well. I was going to use ebay but I was looking for something easier since I probably don't know what they are worth. I wanted to see if you had any success with your selling. (03/22/2006)
By Carrie
Selling Collectible Dolls
My grandmother gave me all of her dolls to sell and I am completely lost. I don't know what doll is what or how to sell them.
(b)Editor's Note: (/b) There are a lot of books on collectible dolls at the library. Also, just ask your grandmother or your mother if she knows what kind of dolls they are. Then you can search on eBay to see what price to charge. (04/09/2006)
By Missy
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I'm new to Dolls and make Reproductions because the real ones are so expensive. Check out Seeley.com they are a major supplier and sell stuff for dolls repair & making. They are also a place that lists "Doll conventions" that are all over the world and draw serious doll collectors that pay big bucks even for reproductions. There is a group of us that love our babies and would never sell them. But do research - some babies have been known to sell for 25k. (03/10/2007)
By Susan
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Hi, I have been collecting Princess Diana dolls for 10 years. I buy them from e bay as they are really hard to find in Canada. So, please sell them on e bay as that will give everyone a chance to bid on them. (09/03/2007)
By Judy
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For anyone having any of the Franklin Mint Princess Diana dolls, I am looking for two of them; sophistication and the other is called enchantment. Thank you, amby_21060 AT yahoo.Com
And for those of you looking to sell, you might want to look into a consignment shop? (02/04/2008)
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