| GeoffQRF | 03 Jul 2013 5:11 a.m. PST |
Not quite sure where this should be asked, but… Friend of mine has some old diecast figures, about 54mm, very good condition, possibly early Victorian farm workers, and is looking for some way to get them valued… any ideas? |
Dn Jackson  | 03 Jul 2013 5:27 a.m. PST |
I Googled 'Toy Soldier collectables" and found a few results. There are groups on the net I'm sure. Also, have a look at Ebay and see what they're selling for. I have my dad's old collection, but have never bother to price them as I'd never sell them. |
| 45thdiv | 03 Jul 2013 6:17 a.m. PST |
Contact Double G (TMP handle). He attends a lot of the toy soldier shows and should be able to steer in the right direction. |
Ben Lacy  | 03 Jul 2013 6:21 a.m. PST |
link Try joining this forum. It is the definitve place for toy soldier collectors |
| Dn Jackson | 03 Jul 2013 8:14 a.m. PST |
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| Allen57 | 03 Jul 2013 8:31 a.m. PST |
Toy auctioneers can give your friend an idea of value. One auctioneer I have seen in the UK is Bonhams and there was another I cannot remember. There are also several in the U.S. |
| ancientsgamer | 03 Jul 2013 8:43 a.m. PST |
Oh yeah, with the economy the way it is, I would think that Ebay is not your best source as fluctuations in value will occur depending on who is actually watching your auctions. Don't forget to deduct consignment fees on the value of the figures it your friend decides to auction them off in the traditional manner too. I have a feeling that being collectable antiques, the other links mentioned above would be the best place to start. Oh, and waiting till the economy is booming if he can! lol |
| GarrisonMiniatures | 03 Jul 2013 10:40 a.m. PST |
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| klepley | 03 Jul 2013 11:05 a.m. PST |
Jurgen can a good link. Sold my Britains on there for a fair price.
Kevin |
| morrigan | 04 Jul 2013 11:58 a.m. PST |
Tried doing a search on the treefrog forum. The random question you have to answer assumes an in-depth knowledge of WW1 and WW2 history. Gave up, couldnt be bothered. |
| GeoffQRF | 05 Jul 2013 5:46 a.m. PST |
Thank you everyone for your input. I have passed these on to him. |
is getting a lot of mileage from repurposed pre-painted fantasy figs.
