found some possibly valuable collectables during my KonMari forays. Where to sell?

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BJV

I would get them checked by a professional well ok certainly the bear. Ebay??? yes it is good for certain items but if they are originals they will be worth a lot and I am not sure that Ebay would attract the right type of buyer. A dealer will be able to advise you. PS well done for making a start.

IrishRose12

Personally I wouldn't put them on Ebay if you're looking to get decent money for them. Or of they are in any way valuable. Ebay is like a jumble sale these days and people expect to get things for nothing - or next to it. The ebay fees on the final sales are a bit of a joke to IMO.

I'd take them to get them valued at maybe an auctioneers?? Some serious collectors go to those. Or maybe the likes of the Lara Croft figures, maybe to a comic shop or Forbidden planet to at least get them valued. Then work your way from there, if it turns out they aren't that valuable then stick them on ebay and see what happens.

drusilla

Just googled the bear and value is 250-300 dollars. (US) site. Maybe if you input sell Steiff bear you might get somewhere. Kongratulations on your finds.

Mrs_Meanie

I have a similar problem. Having moved house into a flat with little storage space with partner who has loads of stuff. I have decided to sell my collection of Carlton ware novelty china, I did advertise some on eBay but no offers. Having sold some vintage clothes at a silly low prices to local shops, I am a bit wary of approaching dealers as I am a poor negotiator and get ripped off.

soolin

Mrs_Meanie wrote: »

I have a similar problem. Having moved house into a flat with little storage space with partner who has loads of stuff. I have decided to sell my collection of Carlton ware novelty china, I did advertise some on eBay but no offers. Having sold some vintage clothes at a silly low prices to local shops, I am a bit wary of approaching dealers as I am a poor negotiator and get ripped off.

Carlton Ware has very little value, even at a Bricks and mortar auction it is just a box filler.

OP, the Steiff bear comes up quite a lot at a bricks and mortar auction, but rarely fetches more than £15-£20 before fees. The best prices, if they sell at all are on eBay. I actually bought two about 18 months ago for £26 with commission. Sold one straight away for £25 but the second one took months and months to sell and I only got back about £10.

The Lara Croft figures might be the sleeper, I deal in sci fi items and whilst I've never sold any Lara Croft I am always amazed at what fans will pay for a single item they want. it is very changeable though, and worth keeping an eye on eBay as again that's where the money is.

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