G1 sale - entire collection, what I've got and how to proceed - SOLD

[cheshirekitty]

First off, I hope I'm putting this in the right place (new to forums).

I loved MLP in the 80s so my collection was played with.  Now I am looking to free up some space and sell everything (nearly; I'm keeping the sentimental ones).

My question is should I sell this as one lot or break it up (if so, what do you recommend)?

Of course this will probably come down to how much time I have, but I need to start somewhere and am feeling overwhelmed.

Here is a list of what I have (all US ponies; I know condition on everything is important but haven't figured that out yet). 

Butterscotch (flat foot)
Blossom
Blossom
Bluebelle
Bluebelle
Starshine
Windy
Dipper
Moondancer
Moondancer
Sparkler
Powder
Baby Shady
Rosedust w/ wings
Forget me not
Peach Blossom w/ 1 orig and 1 replacement wing
Megan and SS Sundance
Molly and Baby Sundance
Party time Gift Pack
SS Posey
SS Shady
Hippety Hop
TE Masquerade
Baby Tic Tac Toe w/ pant, toothbrush and paste
Creamsicle
Kingsley
Tex w/hat and bandanna
Salty w/ hat and bandanna
Dibbles and nibbles
Milkweed
Rattles and Tattles
Princess primrose w/wand and booshwoolie
Love Melody
SS Angel
TE Mimic
TE Tic Tac Toe
Chief w/hat and bandanna
Barnacle w/ hat
Wigwam's hat
BNG Ringlets
HT Tabby
MM Mirror
MM Floater
MM Cuddles
MM Magic Hat
Seashore w/float
SB Sherbet w/barret
SB Crunchberry w/barret
SB Peppermint Crunch w/barret
Toppy and Big Top
Ribbs w/bib
Whirlytwirl w/bib
Noddins w/bib
Snippy w/bib
Oakly
Lady Flutter
Princess taffeta w/wand
Baby cuddles
Lucky w/bowtie
Hugs (white valentine's day twin)
Kisses (purple valentine's day twin)
Starswirl
Sippin Soda Strawberry Scoops w/soda and box
Baby starburst
Carmel Crunch
Lemon Treats
Twirler w/boa
Songster w/boa
Apple Delight Family
Sweet Celebrations Family
Sunnybunch
Yo-yo
Sparkle Sunspot
Sparkle Twinkler
Sparkle Star Hopper
Mainsail
Sand digger
Beach ball
Teeny tiny Little Tabby
Pony Bride w/ cake, ring and veil
SHS Twinkler
Hula Hula
Wrist stable w/twilight
Pony Luv
Pony Holiday
Rockin the night away
Having a luau
Abracadabra
Hearts and Candy
From the Designer collection
Lights, camera, action
Something old, something new
Sweetness and lace
Pageant queen
Flower Darlings
Ice Princesses
Overall and bunny suit
Party dress and elephant
Strike up the Band
Satin Slipper Sweet shoppe w/accessories and pony
Beautiful Boutique w/accessories and pony

Deep breaths, deep breaths....

[nessa16]

You will likely get more for your collection if you sell separately, rather than in a lot.  May be easier to sell more too since many collectors, like myself, are looking for specific ponies. 

Sending you a PM!

[banditpony]

I sell on ebay-- and usually my method is any pony worth $12+ I sell individually. Otherwise, I will bundle 3-5 ponies in a small lot (or whatever weighs under 1 lb for first class).

I feel like there is a balance between selling fast and making the most money. Sometimes it's not worth it to have a bunch of stuff sitting around.

[DrEsmeRose]

I messaged you about a few I'm interested in!
Best of luck with sales. Try selling on Facebook pony groups.

[Mami Tomoe]

how much for so soft angel

[dragonlady]

I agree with Banditpony's suggestion; make sure you check eBay and Bluerose's price guide as you have a lot of sought after items!

*Stalking thread for Flower Darlings*

[Taffeta]

Lots of pictures if you can manage it also help because some collectors are picky about certain features. You have some rare ones in there and also some not so rare so definitely get some advice on that as well. Pony prices fluctuate wildly depending on the market. I don't personally believe price guides work because ultimately your pony will sell for what someone is willing to pay for it at a time, and some people will pay twice what other people will for the same one.

I'd like to hope people here will be honest with you about value and rarity in a broad sense

But the condition of the ponies will impact the price. It sounds like you have some with some accessories as well which will also impact on price in a generally good direction

Finally, decide where you are willing to sell. This is important as the community is very global, and represents a lot of countries. If your intention is to be US only then it is good manners to say so from the start so you don;t get your time wasted and don't waste anyone else's time. If you're happy to ship internationally, same applies

Some of the ponies you have are difficult to get in some overseas places (eg several of them weren't sold here in the UK) so in some cases you might do better with international shipping on those items - but if this is not possible for you then please be up front about that

Good luck with your sales

[cheshirekitty]

Exactly the question I'm wrestling with!

I sell on ebay-- and usually my method is any pony worth $12+ I sell individually. Otherwise, I will bundle 3-5 ponies in a small lot (or whatever weighs under 1 lb for first class).

I feel like there is a balance between selling fast and making the most money. Sometimes it's not worth it to have a bunch of stuff sitting around.