G1 experts, I need your help!

[PrincessStarlily]

Hi everypony!

Okay, so I need your help.

This topic has been discussed a bit before. My friend lent me her G1 Bright Bouquet family to clean. They were originally her older sister’s, and although they’re something special of the family’s, she’s curious about how much they’re worth.

Here are descriptions in detail. I would like some solid numbers for them as individuals, as well as all together. Thank you so much!

Please note: I went into great detail with these descriptions. Although the ponies might sound as horrible as bait condition, they’re really not. They might be considered play condition, though I’m not sure. They display beautifully, although I want you to be aware of their flaws so you can better estimate their worth.

Mommy Bright Bouquet:
    ·  Easily in the best condition of the three. Symbol, eyes, and blush perfect.
    ·  Hair silky, curled, and uncut.
    ·  This is completely my fault, unfortunately...I attempted to take a look on her insides, and mauled her neck plastic a bit. Not really noticeable from the outside; there is some dirty glue on her NDS, though.
    ·  Teeny bit of brown playwear (smooth, not grainy) on the bottom of her hooves and ears.
    ·  Small pink highlighter mark above left eye (when you look at her). Really small. I mean a tiny little dash. Unfortunately, it’s still noticeable.
    ·  Teeny bit of orange rust visible at base of tail. NOT NOTICABLE UPON QUICK INSPECTION. I’m not going to try to decapitate her after my previous attempt.

Daddy Bright Bouquet:
    ·  Symbol (purple teardrops surrounding hearts) noticeably faded on DS as compared to NDS; eyes and blush perfect.
    ·  Hair silky, curled, full, and uncut.
    ·  Spot of plastic near belly on NDS that is shinier and smoother than the rest of his matte coat. A bit trails up near his neck line, as well. Explanations? Not noticeable upon quick inspection.
    ·  Teeny bit of brown playwear on hooves and ears. Ears more so; more grainy than hooves.
    ·  Two very faint orange (highlighter?) marks on DS forehoof; odd dark brownish mark on inside side of NDS back hoof. Not sure if internal or external. Visible from DS.
    ·  I see the teeniest beginnings of something at the base of his tail. Can’t tell if rust or mold; color indescribable. NOT NOTICABLE. I decided not to attempt disassembling him after my fiasco with Mommy.
    ·  Legs squished together a bit. Can still stand perfectly; I will attempt to fix this.

Baby Bright Bouquet (girl):
    ·  Symbol slightly faded/rubbed on DS. Not noticeable at all. Eyes and blush perfect.
    ·  Hair silky, curled, and uncut.
    ·  Head/body discoloration. Head browner. I tried to mask it by covering her neck line with her mane, but I’m not quite sure if it’ll do the trick.
    ·  Teeny bit of brown playwear on the bottom of her hooves and ears.

That about does it! I know it looks like a lot...but, that’s the way it is. They are all really very handsome.

Thank you so much your time and for helping me and my friend out.

Starlily

[saply]

Bump! Hope you find the answers you seek. I wish I weren't clueless about G1s!

[PrincessStarlily]

Thanks anyway, saply!

[Salli]

Unfortunately, I don't think they are worth very much. I got the whole family in good shape the other day for $20. I think that's a tad low, but not by much. Sorry if this didn't help

[hathorcat]

Daddy Bright Bouquet in near perfect condition is normally around the $10 mark - with the minor issues on the one you describe [mainly the potential tail rust and the orange highligher] I would put him at the $7

Baby Sister - $5-6 although she has been selling a little lower than that recently - it depends how much the "browning" is damaging her as to whether you may need to be a little lower than this.

Mommy Bright Bouquet - $8 - she has been selling a little higher than that recently which is in general higher than she used to be. But with the tail rust and highligher you would be better to round her down by a couple of dollars to the $5-6 range.

[PrincessStarlily]

Thanks a bunch, Salli and hathorcat.    Your estimates are very clear. I'll give my friend the link to this page so she can see for herself.

[partypony566]

I agree with the above prices they are common but lovely ponies

[ZennaBug]

Do you have any pictures of them?  It might help with the PC.  But I think that everyone else's estimations sound about right with the descriptions.  They're such a pretty set though!

[PrincessStarlily]

I don't have any pics, though I might eventually post some. We'll see.

Thanks again, everyone, for all your help.