I want to sell some horses

[AppaloosaPinto]

Could you guys walk me through how to? I use my dad's ebay/paypal account when he lets me (if that helps)

These are the horses I would like to sell:
Could I get some price estimates on them?
Some random Mini Whinnies from the Pony Gals Show Horses, Wild Horses, and Pleasure Horses sets

Right out of the packaging - mint condition/brand new

SM Arabian from Horse-a-Day calendar set

PERFECT condition. Very shiny, beautiful paint job

SM Pony Gals horse

Very good condition, I got him first hand, so he has no rubs

Around the World Passport Trekhenner

PERFECT condition! Would keep him, but I don't prefer Trekhenners

Shiek

Not the best he's probably ever been, LOL. Multiple rubs and a sticky spot on his barrel

Hyskos

Beautiful, he's perfect, very sparkly/shiny. He's my favorite of the ones I'm selling

Fighting Stallion

Terrible condition, so many rubs that I can't count. Scratches and his ears are broken off. Would be good for a body job/custom

[chaoswolf]

A good way to get 'estimates' of things would be to research similar items on MH$P or ebay itself. Might give you a good general idea for each one. Better than what any single one of us might be able to do since ours would be more of opinion than what actual selling prices might be.

You could also use MH$P (if you have an account...basic, non-pic ones are free) or ebay with a low start price and let interested buyers rise the prices to what they think it's worth or they'd be willing to pay.

[BeccaG]

I think you'd do better selling the Mini Whinnies as a lot...individual OF Mini Whinnies aren't likely to fetch much.

[HeyMedic]

What I do is start my auctions off at $1 and let buyers determine the value. I almost always get what they are currently worth. Sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. In the 12+ years I have been selling on eBay, only two Breyers I sold went for crazy low prices. Others went for far more than what I expected. Often times a low starting bid will start a bidding war, people thinking they are going to get a bargain and then either get indignant and/or decide they HAVE to get the model after all. Of course, do not start your more valuable models off at $1 if you absolutely cannot take that one in a million chance that it goes for...well....$1. Also make sure you plan your auctions so that they begin and end during hours when people are awake and likely to be home from work/school (for US buyers). I personally have had extremely bad luck listing items on the weekend, particularly Friday and Sunday evenings.

[breyer08]

What I do is start my auctions off at $1 and let buyers determine the value. I almost always get what they are currently worth. Sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. In the 12+ years I have been selling on eBay, only two Breyers I sold went for crazy low prices. Others went for far more than what I expected. Often times a low starting bid will start a bidding war, people thinking they are going to get a bargain and then either get indignant and/or decide they HAVE to get the model after all. Of course, do not start your more valuable models off at $1 if you absolutely cannot take that one in a million chance that it goes for...well....$1. Also make sure you plan your auctions so that they begin and end during hours when people are awake and likely to be home from work/school (for US buyers). I personally have had extremely bad luck listing items on the weekend, particularly Friday and Sunday evenings.

This is really great advice! I've been an eBayer for a while now as a buyer, and I've made very similar observations to what you have said. I'm also considering starting to sell some horses on eBay within the next year or so, so I will definitely keep this in mind. Thanks!

[PotteryPonyLuvr]

I would try MH$P before you even attempt Ebay.


Ebay is going to cost you fees whether your item(s) sell or not..

And do not list anything for less than what you really want to watch it sell for or you may be giving away nice horses for a buck or two .. and yes they CAN sell that cheaply because buyers are factoring in "postage" costs along with their bids and they are looking for deals.

I would heartily disagree about Sundays...
I've had GREAT luck listing items on early Sunday evenings to end at the same time the following week. LOTS of people on the PC on Sunday afternoons/evenings.

During weekdays= BAD.. many people are at work/school


I am all for listing things for $1 and letting the buyers determine the price IF I am selling something rare, but not common items....

[Dallashorse]

I would try using mailing lists because people won't have to actually search for the item and will have an easier time responding. Also, on MH$P, try going to the search page, typing the name of the mold/model into the keyword box, and selecting want ads. I've done both and it has worked for me.

[chaoswolf]

When a model is listed doesn't really matter much. It's when it ENDS that is the bigger deal (for those not using the 7 day listing, or those using the option for changing start/end times...dime more in cost I think). Though, I've noticed more bids, etc. come in at night. Which day it is, not so much. There are some people who shop while at work. There are some that shop on weekends. Then there are some that are looking when they think others aren't...weekdays, etc. And yes, some can even shop, bid by cell phone--anytime, anyday. But most bids, etc. do tend to come in the evenings (and do factor in time zones).