Toy value

[flyonthewall]

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I'm still interested in knowing the value of these toys if anyone knows what they're worth (if anything).

[flyonthewall]

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I know it has only been a week, but I was just wondering if you had any valuations yet? Don't worry if you haven't, I'm just really curious to know if they're worth something even if it's just a couple of quid lol.

[flyonthewall]

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No worries.....
I'll have a look for you. I've got the photos from earlier if I need anything else, I'll PM you...

Thanks No problem.

[Yesterplays]

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No worries.....
I'll have a look for you. I've got the photos from earlier if I need anything else, I'll PM you...

[flyonthewall]

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I don't know if you're (Or anyone else) is still looking for valuations but this is what I do for a living...
Established for over 15 years now (even though I'm 35) and it's my real world job, not a hobby...

With regards to the TV Shows, they wouldn't be fun if it was real world and the viewer didn't have a bit of a smugness when they see the "client" disappointed...

I am still looking for valuations. Basically for the things I've mentioned so far:

Spectra School House (complete and with red roof) 1989
Blue Box Dolls House (complete with 4 figures and all furniture) 1980
Playmates Takara playsets (photos earlier on in the thread) 1993
My Dream House dolls house (complete with 2 figures, woman and baby, and a lot of furniture). No brand that I can see, but looks close to the Fisher Price house. The logo has two kids in a square. No clue on date, but would guess 1990s which would be when it was bought.

All in good condition overall. The My Dream House is in very good condition. No boxes to any of it.

[Yesterplays]

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I don't know if you're (Or anyone else) is still looking for valuations but this is what I do for a living...
Established for over 15 years now (even though I'm 35) and it's my real world job, not a hobby...

With regards to the TV Shows, they wouldn't be fun if it was real world and the viewer didn't have a bit of a smugness when they see the "client" disappointed...

[flyonthewall]

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I despise shows like "Pawn Stars," "American Pickers" and similar ones not only because it's so fake but because it also gives people the wrong idea about the value of things. Now everybody thinks they're sitting on a gold mine because they "saw it on 'Pawn Stars.' Sadly I know quite a few collectors who should know better but are big fans of those shows.

Never seen the two mentioned. I watch Storage Hunters though and there have been things that they've found, including toys, that I wouldn't have thought are worth what they've said. Then again, values do vary between countries and there are certain items that would sell over there that wouldn't sell here. As above, items are worth what someone is willing to pay and they generally seem to seek out the right people to sell to. For Storage Hunters it is their job and it would make sense that they gain connections. Most wouldn't get such a great price.

Obviously parts of them types of shows are faked (or in some cases, the whole show faked) and they are for entertainment.

Shows like Cash in the Attic don't help much either. The people they go to always have loads of quality items that will sell for a nice sum in auction. Most people probably don't have that much, if anything, but it makes them question every item they own and wonder what what would found if they went on the show.

It's not good if people believe all them shows are completely real and they're buying to keep in hope of being rich or whatever. However, is it a bad thing if people check out the value of their items? Obviously many may be disappointed, but isn't it better to know? If they do have anything of even small value it means they're getting more than they might have done had they assumed it was worthless (which they would have before such shows existed). With so many in debt and sites like ebay more popular than ever now is a good time to sell and try and get as much as possible for items.

[amethyst]

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I despise shows like "Pawn Stars," "American Pickers" and similar ones not only because it's so fake but because it also gives people the wrong idea about the value of things. Now everybody thinks they're sitting on a gold mine because they "saw it on 'Pawn Stars.' Sadly I know quite a few collectors who should know better but are big fans of those shows.

Is American Pickers having a new series if so will it be on freeview channels,liked that programme Uk version is salvage hunters

[victorbrunswick]

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I despise shows like "Pawn Stars," "American Pickers" and similar ones not only because it's so fake but because it also gives people the wrong idea about the value of things. Now everybody thinks they're sitting on a gold mine because they "saw it on 'Pawn Stars.' Sadly I know quite a few collectors who should know better but are big fans of those shows.

[flyonthewall]

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Someone who deals in toys gave me a great piece of advice. He said that collectibles and indeed most things are only worth what someone wants to pay for them.
It sounds obvious but when you think about it helps to know what is paid for items in real sales and auctions. People tend to think that if something is rare or unusual it will be worth loads but unfortunately it doesn't always work that way. Prices fluctuate according to tastes and trends even with collectibles. You can't say that if something is highly collectible now it always go up in value the longer you hold onto it. Basically its a bit of lottery but you can get an idea of whats 'in' fashion by checking internet sales and asking the people in the know. Good luck and don't be too upset if you're valued collectible isn't as valuable as you think it should be. It rarely is.

Agreed, but I have 2 problems with that. First, I want to sell the items and need to state a price,I'm not selling them anywhere that I can ask what are you willing to pay. I need some idea of what people will pay before I try and sell them. Second, half the toys I own aren't on the internet (or at least, not that I've found after hours of searching). They may be worthless, but judging by the ones I have found some may be worth a few quid. Doubt any are worth a lot, but I don't want to give something away for 50p if it's worth £5+, for example.

I actually didn't think any of what I owned as far as toys go were of any value. Looked up a couple of things out of interest, found they were worth more than I thought and figured I should probably double check the rest lol. If any of it's worth more than 50p I'm happy lol.

[Shado66]

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Someone who deals in toys gave me a great piece of advice. He said that collectibles and indeed most things are only worth what someone wants to pay for them.
It sounds obvious but when you think about it helps to know what is paid for items in real sales and auctions. People tend to think that if something is rare or unusual it will be worth loads but unfortunately it doesn't always work that way. Prices fluctuate according to tastes and trends even with collectibles. You can't say that if something is highly collectible now it always go up in value the longer you hold onto it. Basically its a bit of lottery but you can get an idea of whats 'in' fashion by checking internet sales and asking the people in the know. Good luck and don't be too upset if you're valued collectible isn't as valuable as you think it should be. It rarely is.

[flyonthewall]

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The My Dream House dolls house that I have has some sort of logo underneath. No brand that I can see. The logo has two kids in a square. I looked up the Fisher Price logo and found another - it looks a little like the logo of Little People, but less kids. If it were that surely it would state the brand though? If it's not that, which I'm sure it's not, what is it?

[flyonthewall]

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IIRC Blue Box seemed to be a budget brand of toys, I'm sure I had 1-2 things made by them.

Most likely. No idea how much the dolls house was that I have, but can't imagine it was overly expensive.

[Richard1978]

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IIRC Blue Box seemed to be a budget brand of toys, I'm sure I had 1-2 things made by them.

[flyonthewall]

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Got some photos of the Playmates Takara 1993 playsets.





Anyone recognise these and have any idea of their value?

I assume there were other rooms available too with different animal families, but don't know for sure. Never seen any others lol.