Thanks, that helps.  I honestly don't remember all the info from back in the day, and of course we were still trying to find all the variants and other country releases.  I wish I could remember where I got this girl, but I'm pretty sure it was an overseas transaction.  It's always fun finding new things in my old stashes.

I moved away from eBay because of fees, too.  It's just not worth trying to sell individual ponies there anymore, and lots, well, you don't get top dollar.  Most people seem to be moving towards the social media platforms, but I really don't see those as any better.  I've been trying to sell some Webkinz I have and that is a whole ordeal.  Limits on when you can list in a group, then trying to keep up with messages in the first 4 minutes after you list, then trying to keep a posting relevant when it gets bumped down the next day.  It's worse than pulling teeth at times.  Ponies are the same way.  I've found Facebook groups where people buy/sell (and frankly the amount of ignorance there surprises me!  I mean, people on the internet should be able to search to find pony names, yet there are tons of posts asking "who's this pony??") but the same issues pop up like for the Webkinz...trying to keep posts relevant while juggling tons of initial interest.

I finally decided to just work on getting to a couple in person events to see if I have better luck selling there.  I can connect with collectors and try to get fair prices (I can't count on top because of limited attendance) and make sure my ponies are finding good homes.  I can then gauge better if that is more efficient or if I should just go back to eBay and bend over.   

So why are things slacking so much here?  Are we losing people to the on line platforms?  That does make me curious, since these issues are seen by so many people.

Quote from: Squirtsquirt on February 27, 2024, 08:53:45 AM

I don't mind selling here, as most people are OK with friend and family payments and I don't get dinged with the "merchant" tag for tax purposes.

That voids all protection for the buyer and is not recommended. 

Yes, I know that and I don't demand anyone use that method. I just prefer it (as I said because of taxes...I don't hold my breath the government won't try to push that through again to demand everyone pay taxes when they collect more than $600 with sales) and if anyone is absolutely adverse I understand.  Fees are getting out of control, and honestly that is partly why I'm ready to just be done with selling.  It's no longer fun and I'm tired of battling the scammers/mentality that everyone is out to screw people.

After many years of debate, I think I have finally gotten to the point of finding new homes for my collection.  Most are from my childhood and yes, I'm a child of the MLP era! I remember buying them in stores and getting them as gifts for birthdays and holidays.  I took VERY GOOD care of my ponies and most, with only a couple exceptions, are in fantastic condition.  This decision comes from the fact they have been packed away in totes for years, literally!  I love them, but I want them to be appreciated, and I know my kids would have no interest and I don't want them to just be dumped at Goodwill when I'm gone.

What I need input about is this...while I kept everything, stickers, backcards, combs, brushes, ribbons, etc...they aren't necessarily all together.  I did keep a list of what baby pony items came with which pony, so I could match the exact ring toy/xylophone/other to the right pony (I just have to find the lists!), so I know I can put the full sets back together.  The only exceptions to that would be the ponies I added to my childhood collection, and the accessories for them. That being said (yes, I was that anal retentive as a young person!), is it better to try to put all the sets together, or just sell things as I find them but with the tag of "this goes to xxxx pony?"

Also, I am planning to got to the MD meet in April, as I want to sell as much off recorded paypal services as possible.  I do have playsets, including Paradise Estate and the UK Kitchen and Schoolhouse, although I'm still going through to see if there is anything I really do want to keep for me.  I can't possibly take everything, though.  What is going to be best to try to take for in person, vs what is fine with on line? 

Depending on how much time I have to devote, I'll do what I can for getting items ready for sale...I have moved a couple times, so I need to find where things ended up.  It will just be helpful to have an idea of where my energy can be best spent prior to the end of April.   

So I had to look up that playset and all I can say is WTH??  That is so weird looking and I'm sorry, but there is something demented about dissecting a pony to play inside of it!

$100 is way too much, so we'll see how that goes.  The playset itself is a cute idea...it's just the packaging idea.   

I have a few G1 plushes that need a home, if you are still looking for those.  I'm still working on pics, but if you are interested I can put them at the front of the line.

Thanks!  I thought there was something like that going on, I just couldn't remember.  I know I bought the ponies as they came out, so it's very likely I got the promos for my daughter to play with. 

I wanted to make sure I had them listed in the sales correctly, for anyone looking for a specific version.

I'm going through my loose ponies, trying to get them cleaned up and priced, and I ran across Minty I, BUT I sorta remember something about her hoof heart.  Most pics I see of her do not show a hoof heart, implying there wasn't one or it's on the other side.  My Minty has the hoof heart on her display side, so I wanted to get some clarification on that. Which version is she really?

Thanks!