Avoid any distracting elements in the background that could pull attention away from the figurines. Then write a description of the figurines. Craft a rough draft of what you think potential buyers of retired Precious Moments figurines would want to know before purchasing.
Accurately describe the figurines, their age, condition, any existing imperfections or blemishes and other relevant details. The best way to get rid of Precious Moments figurines is through a collectibles buy -and-sell website, but you'll need to evaluate the different websites you could use to potentially sell retired Precious Moments figurines.
Analyze factors such as the number of visitors to those websites, the number of other similar Precious Moments pieces for sale, the cost of listing your figurine and the overall convenience of navigating through the site. Consider renting space at your local flea market or getting a table at the next community yard sale. Talk with the owners of nearby antique shops or specialty stores about possible consignment arrangements.
Websites often charge sellers to list items for sale. Investigate the cost of placing your advertisement and factor it into your overall analysis to determine if the cost is worth the potential benefit.
Remember those Precious Moments figurines from approximately… wow, 40 years ago?! If you still happen to have some around, they are officially considered vintage collectibles , and certain figurines could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
There's now a "thriving online market" for classic Precious Moments figurines , Today reports. It's called "God Loveth a Cheerful Giver," and it depicts a girl and a wagon full of free puppies. But still, that's a lot of money for something that's probably covered in dust in your house somewhere! It's a great profit, too, considering how inexpensive these figurines were back in the '80s.
Precious Moments figurines were first released in The Original 21 collection was sold in gift shops all over the country, and the sculptures became a staple collector's item for a whole generation. Four decades later, the figurines are less popular as gifts — but they're now considered a vintage collectible with a market of their own. The Original 21 pieces are particularly coveted, and one in particular is the most prized of the collection: "God Loveth a Cheerful Giver.
You can now sell it for at least a couple hundred bucks on eBay. If you're lucky, you could earn much more. Other items in the collection are also worth a lot of money, though that one is definitely the most valuable. In fact, before you get your hopes up too much, you should know that a lot of Precious Moments figurines aren't worth very much at all. However, you could potentially make a lot of money if you have a valuable item like "God Loveth a Cheerful Giver," if you have the entire Original 21 collection, or if you have a limited-edition or discontinued item.
Paul told Today that your item will be worth more if it's in excellent condition. A small chip or crack can greatly reduce its worth. Time to dig around the house to see if you have any of these still lying around! If you do find something that you'd like to sell, Paul suggests cleaning it well before listing it or bringing it to an antiques dealer. Use a small makeup brush to dust the sculpture. You can also wash it with mild soapy water if necessary, being careful not to get any water inside.
Below you will find some important information about your Precious Moments including values, packing tips and how our buying process works. Thanks for visiting and considering our services. We look forward to serving you. If you have questions that are not answered here, feel free to call us at A bit of Precious Moments history Sam Butcher's Precious Moments with their signature endearing teardrop-eye children have become very popular in the collectible and gift market.
Sam was approached by Enesco Corporation to develop figurines based on his "Love One Another" artwork. The first 21 figurines were introduced in New pieces are added each year, and due to Sam's deep religious beliefs, many of his pieces celebrate Christian values. Precious Moments are so popular that the collection has grown to over pieces. Avid collectors are among the , guests each year to Precious Moments Park and Chapel which was opened in Carthage Missouri in What are Precious Moments worth?
We understand that before you bring in or mail in your items you will have concerns on the value. Since Precious Moments are lovely and affordable collectible pieces, most of them are fairly common. Here is information on some of the more valuable pieces. In addition to how rare or common a piece is, several other factors will affect the value. Condition of the piece. While a damaged piece is no longer considered mint, a few will still hold value. Not all damage is readily seen at first glance.
Check your items carefully for condition. To help illustrate how easy it is to miss damage at first glance, here are a few examples of damage to figurines.
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