Is there a "toy eBay"? For collectors?

[D Piddy 1982]

Hey guys n gals

Is there a toy specific eBay-style website?

I have some bits that I am considering selling, but I don't think I'll get their true value by selling on eBay, nor do I think they will get spotted by anyone specifically searching for my item.

Anyone with any advice of selling items potential collectors might be interested in would be appreciated.

Thanks

Piddy

[pandaderek]

Actually, I'd consider eBay the best way to get exposure for your stuff. It's, just, be prepared to take about 25% from your final value sale. Ebay is great, towards buyers, but, terrible place to generate income...the, only, upside, to sellers, is that it's the most popular, giving you better exposure.

[Roseangelo]

Yeah, I'm not sure why you'd expect more success at some obscure ebay-wannabe site that no one's heard of (and that doesn't exist). eBay is the way to go. If there's a certain amount you want for something, make that your minimum and stick to it even if it takes forever to sell. You don't have to start at $.99 and hope for best.

[Waytocheesy]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Yeah, I'm not sure why you'd expect more success at some obscure ebay-wannabe site that no one's heard of (and that doesn't exist). eBay is the way to go. If there's a certain amount you want for something, make that your minimum and stick to it even if it takes forever to sell. You don't have to start at $.99 and hope for best.

Agreed you might take a hit but exposure is crazy

[D Piddy 1982]

Hmm, I guess you guys (and gals) are right. Just start at the price I want and percivere (sp?).

One of those things where I believe the item is pretty rare so it's not as if anyone would be searching for it on a weekly or even monthly basis as I don't believe there are any around. That often.

[Discogod]

Originally Posted by D Piddy 1982

Hmm, I guess you guys (and gals) are right. Just start at the price I want and percivere (sp?).

One of those things where I believe the item is pretty rare so it's not as if anyone would be searching for it on a weekly or even monthly basis as I don't believe there are any around. That often.

It's still worth a try, no matter how rare you might think it is. For example, I collect basketball jerseys, and have been looking for a specific example for around 16 years. In that time, I've seen just 1 on ebay (which I missed at the last second) - but it doesn't stop me from searching at least once a week, just in case.

What exactly are you looking to sell?

[Waytocheesy]

Originally Posted by Discogod

It's still worth a try, no matter how rare you might think it is. For example, I collect basketball jerseys, and have been looking for a specific example for around 16 years. In that time, I've seen just 1 on ebay (which I missed at the last second) - but it doesn't stop me from searching at least once a week, just in case.

What exactly are you looking to sell?

Amen to that I have a list and I check everyday to weekly

[D Piddy 1982]

Yeah, I guess you guys are absolutely right. It's all about the seller (me) having a bit of perseverance I guess! And just keep re listing until someone comes along who is willing to pay the asking price.

Discogod, FYI it's a set of boxed Samurai Pizza Cats figures. 5 in total: Speedy, Guido, Polly, Meowsma O Tool and Bat Cat. Not the complete collection, but very close. I obtained them all individually over the years off eBay. I'm not sure if I actually want to sell them, but they're just stuck in the loft at my parents house so it's something I'm contemplating. To be honest I have no idea on the value, but I would put a nearly complete collection of these figs at around the £100 or just over mark?