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[louadams6]

Not sure if im posting this under the correct topic but can anyone tell me of any site where i can find out the value of something. i.e. have some very old toys and wondered if they are worth anything before we throw them away! Thanks in advance for any help x

[Buenchico]

Most local auction rooms are happy to give free valuations (because, obviously they hope that you'll sell through them).

You could always look for something similar on e-bay but check that the price shown is as the result of genuine bid and not just an optimistic figure quoted as a starting point by the vendor.

I've done quite a bit of buying and selling at auction over the years. While I've never really dealt in toys I do know that condition is all important. e.g. a die-cast metal toy in mint condition in it's original box (also in mint condition) might sell for, say, �200. If the toy is just as good but the box is a bit tatty , the price might drop to �120. Remove the box, but with the toy still in mint condition could take the price down to �50. A few light scuffs on the toy could drop the price to �15. If the toy is in the usual, 'well played with' state, you might get �5 from someone who needs it for their collection, otherwise it's only worth �1. Same toy - vastly different prices!

Chris

[louadams6]

Thankyou Buenchico, very helpful x