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Re: Sounds Like a Bad Idea...
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2010, 15:04:57 »
Many collectors eventually reach a stage when they want to, or have to, sell off parts of their collection, either for reasons of space, or a move, or just to focus on the themes they most enjoy.

If you don't really enjoy owning particular klickies/sets/themes, it is kinder to them to let them go to someone who will appreciate them more. If you can assemble them into their original sets, they would sell for a better price (on eBay), though some people seem to make money selling single parts and figures. Think hard about how you will present your lots to get the best possible selling price.

However be aware that you may not get as much for them as you think/would like/need, so selling purely to make money is not the best motive.  



I was only going off how much each Playmobil figure costs, about 3 dollars. plus the horses for 4 dollars.
Oops, just put the numbers back in the calculator.
I miss typed it in the first time, I will likely only get $60-70.

Still, that would help out a lot.
I think I will, thanks guys! :)
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Re: Sounds Like a Bad Idea...
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2010, 15:43:54 »
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Just remember, do not count your chickens before they hatch  ;D Like Martin said be sure to make a nice presentation on the sales to maximize your return

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Re: Sounds Like a Bad Idea...
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2010, 15:50:54 »
Hi

Just remember, do not count your chickens before they hatch  ;D Like Martin said be sure to make a nice presentation on the sales to maximize your return

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Ok, but how do I do that?
I don't have any "sets" just individual people.

I suppose I could put a nice looking background in,
And arrange them to look like they are in battle formations.
Would that work?
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Re: Sounds Like a Bad Idea...
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2010, 15:55:37 »
Hi

Yes you have a challenge if you are selling them individually

You could take pictures with a castle in the back or more pictures with the armor on and off, side shots, action shots make it fun and entertaining to look at  ???

I would recommend looking at other auctions first to see what the flavor of the day is

Sometimes selling them in mini armies will get better per item prices also . It looks more impressive nd attracts army builders . just do some homework before you throw them out to the wolves

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Re: Sounds Like a Bad Idea...
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2010, 15:58:24 »
Hi

Yes you have a challenge if you are selling them individually

You could take pictures with a castle in the back or more pictures with the armor on and off, side shots, action shots make it fun and entertaining to look at  ???

I would recommend looking at other auctions first to see what the flavor of the day is

Sometimes selling them in mini armies will get better per item prices also . It looks more impressive nd attracts army builders . just do some homework before you throw them out to the wolves

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Ok, thanks Ras. :)
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Re: Sounds Like a Bad Idea...
« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2010, 18:54:32 »
Some more tips. Aside from making your ad look nice, be informative. Tell exactly what the state is of your items. If there is damage, say so. If there is no damage, also say so! If it´s new, used, extra bit etc etc.

people like to know exactly what they buy. It makes them feel safer. Also less trouble after they recieve their purchase.

Make it sound fun and use different words to describe your items. (include playmo bil playmobeel klickies klicky etc etc) and mention the theme where your klickies come from. Your ad needs to be findable, so use many search words in your ad.
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Re: Sounds Like a Bad Idea...
« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2010, 19:19:55 »
Ok, thanks Ali Baba! :)
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Re: Sounds Like a Bad Idea...
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2010, 19:51:17 »
Hi

Like in that other auction add a bunch of 20¢ weapons   :lol:

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Re: Sounds Like a Bad Idea...
« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2010, 20:58:36 »
Hi

Like in that other auction add a bunch of 20¢ weapons   :lol:

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 :lol:

Ill be sure to show all the weapons and people separately after a couple "war" shots. ;)
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Re: Sounds Like a Bad Idea...
« Reply #19 on: August 20, 2010, 21:38:40 »
Dear Warrior,

You are not new in Playmodrug.If you have cleared in your mind what you want to collect you should sell the useless parts for you and of course in a price that you think that it is fair.But Until now i have a different theory, the most useful buys is the junk summaries because they have things that didnot want but you never know where you can use them.A useless Knight or warrior always makes a good bandit in your stories.if the amount of money are under the 100 euros keep them.