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Title: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: princesswingsong on July 29, 2012, 10:55:03 PM

So...I am currently without a job. That being so, I am thinking I am going to need to sacrifice part of my G1 and G3 collection. I was wondering if it was worth selling them? Most of Mint, Near-Mint or Still in box for the G3. The ones that I have are the mail order, all of the first couple of waves, and more.

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: Aienhime on July 29, 2012, 11:27:27 PM

I sold a bunch earlier this year. I didn't end up selling all and I didn't quite get a lot of money for some, but there's definately some demand on gen3, especially the rarer ponies :)

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: BabyBlueRibbon on July 29, 2012, 11:35:19 PM

For things like Beach Belle, possibly fair/con ponies, breast cancer pony, Rosey posey, birthflower, birthstone, etc. I think there is a demand. However, the normal store ones, I do not think there is much of a demand. For me, I have only been able to sell the regular ones for less than or very close to retail. :( I still have some nice MIB stuff too. 

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: Desert Rose on July 30, 2012, 02:43:53 AM

I've been looking around on several sites for G3's and most of them seem to sell for a very low price. Like BBR said, it's mainly the few ones who are abit more hard to find that sell well. The rest seem to be going for very low prices.
Which is good for us who want to buy them :P, but for sellers I doubt it will bring in any real money I'm afraid.

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: Sonata on July 30, 2012, 03:48:37 AM

Yes, absolutely. There's always demand. Of course the G1s will always sell better, but the G3s also sell, they just take a bit longer. Try selling those in lots :) (Man, If I could I would buy those from you xD)

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: BabyBlueRibbon on July 30, 2012, 04:18:35 AM

Quote from: TheDarkWithin on July 30, 2012, 03:48:37 AM

Yes, absolutely. There's always demand. Of course the G1s will always sell better, but the G3s also sell, they just take a bit longer. Try selling those in lots :) (Man, If I could I would buy those from you xD)

However, selling in a lot pretty much means you will not (or a very slim chance you will get) retail for these. Most folks who buy stuff in a lot expect to get a deal.   

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: Sonata on July 30, 2012, 04:20:30 AM

Quote from: BabyBlueRibbon on July 30, 2012, 04:18:35 AM

Quote from: TheDarkWithin on July 30, 2012, 03:48:37 AM

Yes, absolutely. There's always demand. Of course the G1s will always sell better, but the G3s also sell, they just take a bit longer. Try selling those in lots :) (Man, If I could I would buy those from you xD)

However, selling in a lot pretty much means you will not (or a very slim chance you will get) retail for these. Most folks who buy stuff in a lot expect to get a deal.   

True, but you would be surprised xD I saw lots of four quite common ones sell for a lot o_o But yes, it's a bit complicated to know how to sell the G3s.

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: BabyBlueRibbon on July 30, 2012, 04:24:40 AM

Quote from: TheDarkWithin on July 30, 2012, 04:20:30 AM

Quote from: BabyBlueRibbon on July 30, 2012, 04:18:35 AM

Quote from: TheDarkWithin on July 30, 2012, 03:48:37 AM

Yes, absolutely. There's always demand. Of course the G1s will always sell better, but the G3s also sell, they just take a bit longer. Try selling those in lots :) (Man, If I could I would buy those from you xD)

However, selling in a lot pretty much means you will not (or a very slim chance you will get) retail for these. Most folks who buy stuff in a lot expect to get a deal.   

True, but you would be surprised xD I saw lots of four quite common ones sell for a lot o_o But yes, it's a bit complicated to know how to sell the G3s.

If you can show an ended auction for G3s where someone actually paid even at retail (5-8 dollars per G3 pony, depending on what retail place you buy these) that would be a rare auction.

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: Sonata on July 30, 2012, 04:40:35 AM

Quote from: BabyBlueRibbon on July 30, 2012, 04:24:40 AM

Quote from: TheDarkWithin on July 30, 2012, 04:20:30 AM

Quote from: BabyBlueRibbon on July 30, 2012, 04:18:35 AM

Quote from: TheDarkWithin on July 30, 2012, 03:48:37 AM

Yes, absolutely. There's always demand. Of course the G1s will always sell better, but the G3s also sell, they just take a bit longer. Try selling those in lots :) (Man, If I could I would buy those from you xD)

However, selling in a lot pretty much means you will not (or a very slim chance you will get) retail for these. Most folks who buy stuff in a lot expect to get a deal.   

True, but you would be surprised xD I saw lots of four quite common ones sell for a lot o_o But yes, it's a bit complicated to know how to sell the G3s.

If you can show an ended auction for G3s where someone actually paid even at retail (5-8 dollars per G3 pony, depending on what retail place you buy these) that would be a rare auction.

I think I saw a few, but of course the lot only has like 4 ponies or something xD But yes, they aren't very common. It's as you said, people want deals on those because they are so easy to come by :)

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: tulagirl on July 30, 2012, 05:54:15 AM

I am still able to buy many MIB G3 ponies for under 8.00 each plus shipping. There is no profit in that for the seller.  By the time they pay fees on ebay/paypal they are not making any money at all.  Lots...I would not sell MIB G3's in lots. Thats just my opinion. That may end up causing even more of a loss of money unless you have the rare, hard to find and highly sought after G3s.  You stand making better money keeping those separate.  There are not a whole lot of those.  G3 has not seen its value yet and it may take years for that to happen.  Sure there are some that will bring a nice price.  I am just not sure you will see the money from these that you want to see if they are common ponies.
I always try to tell people that when you sell part of your collection you get money, but its gone quickly and then the collection will probably cost you double to buy back for yourself should you miss certain ponies.  Unless you have like 10 mib mimics..money  on your ponies will only solve a financial issue for a short time...then you suffer the loss of your prizes.  To me it isn't worth it for a short term solution.  I can't say though I wouldn't do it if faced with the same situation. The only thing is there may end up being some loss of money selling off many G3's.  Sigh...I just love G3 too.  They are beautiful ponies.

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: hathorcat on July 30, 2012, 01:23:48 PM

I see plenty of auctions that end around retail for G3...the prices are a little up on where the were 6 to 12 months ago.

However, it depends on how you are looking at it; G3s will sell - they may take longer to sell they may sell for only on, a little under, a lot under or even a touch over retail. So if you intend to sell to "break even" or "profit" on what you originally paid for them [assuming you paid retail] then maybe its not worth it to sell them. However, if you are simply looking to raise someone money and can live with sales ending on or perhaps under retail, then you should certainly give it a shot :)

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: princesswingsong on July 30, 2012, 03:46:45 PM

Thanks for the advice everyone...I'll probably start weeding through my collection and picking out the more valuable of the ponies to put up for sale.

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: hathorcat on July 30, 2012, 03:57:31 PM

Good luck with the sales :)

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: partypony566 on July 30, 2012, 03:58:54 PM

Let me know if you have any of the following, because I'd be interested and best of luck with your sales :D :

Beach belle
Rainbow Bubbles
Snowdrop swirl
Pumpkin Tart
2007 super hero pony

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: Silver_mirror46 on July 30, 2012, 04:44:54 PM

hmmm there's always someone willing to buy, but I was checking ebay and even MIB ones don't go for very high unless your're parting with Pony Project, Pony Fair or SDCC exclusives

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: StoryDreamer on July 30, 2012, 04:51:46 PM

Yes. And I've bought several g3s at 3-6 on eBay. They do sell. Sometikes its the luck of the draw.I'd be interested in your list of loose and MIB..

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: sillymoosey on July 30, 2012, 05:07:38 PM

Just a thought: perhaps you could sell your more common G3s at a garage sale to avoid having to list them. You could get 2-3 dollars for each pony (or a little more if they're still in the box). A lot of little kids don't really care which generation of pony they're playing with. My daughter and my niece seem to love G3s just as much as G4s and given a choice of which pony to buy, they're just as likely to pick one or the other.

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: DoctorMowinckel on July 30, 2012, 06:40:01 PM

I went to the Ohio Pony Meet this weekend with $100. I told myself 'Naw, I'm not gonna spend $100, I'll burn through like sixty and end up spending the rest on groceries!'. I left with one dollar.

So, yeah. There's a market for ponies, you just gotta find it. If only there were some sort of online community dedicated to pony collectors. I bet you'd find interested parties there.

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: scarletjul on July 30, 2012, 06:45:51 PM

I've had good luck selling g3s but at or just below retail ($2-$5 loose, $7 MIB.). Pegasus and unicorns are more popular.  Birth flowers and winters are also very popular.  :)

The only ones I've really had trouble selling are the ones that have been released dozens of times (Rainbow Dash and Pinkie, I'm looking at you.). It does take awhile but there are usually buyers.

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: Cadence on July 30, 2012, 07:03:47 PM

I'm finding it hard to sell my G3s too! Personally I hope the ones that don't sell now will raise in value once G3s become older/harder to find.

But yes, you will find buyers eventually. Perhaps you could host a raffle here on the Arena or in your community? You might be able to find some pony buyers by listing them on Craigslist, Kijiji, etc too. All the best with your sales!!  :)

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: Diamond on July 30, 2012, 07:52:17 PM

Listing here is always a great idea, I mean you have a built in pony community and no ebay fees.  I know we are looking for some to replace ones we opened long ago.

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: Honeycomb on July 30, 2012, 09:37:46 PM

I am still looking for many G3, however, I am terrible at remembering their names, so sales post with only a long list of G3 is really putting me off buying. I'd like to have nice photos next to the name of the pony. I also don't like scrolling through photobucket and the like, so slow. Try to sell on here, but have a nice looking thread about your sales.

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: partypony566 on July 31, 2012, 01:38:22 AM

Quote from: DoctorMowinckel on July 30, 2012, 06:40:01 PM

I went to the Ohio Pony Meet this weekend with $100. I told myself 'Naw, I'm not gonna spend $100, I'll burn through like sixty and end up spending the rest on groceries!'. I left with one dollar.

So, yeah. There's a market for ponies, you just gotta find it. If only there were some sort of online community dedicated to pony collectors. I bet you'd find interested parties there.

The arena is dedicated to pony collectors.... People buy and sell here ;)

Title: Re: Is it worth selling G3s?
Post by: Taxel on July 31, 2012, 01:52:51 AM

Quote from: Honeycomb on July 30, 2012, 09:37:46 PM

I am still looking for many G3, however, I am terrible at remembering their names, so sales post with only a long list of G3 is really putting me off buying. I'd like to have nice photos next to the name of the pony. I also don't like scrolling through photobucket and the like, so slow. Try to sell on here, but have a nice looking thread about your sales.

I second this! I'm not buying right now, but it always aggravates me to go to a sale topic and not even see group photos. However I don't mind looking at Photobucket for detail photos, as long as the topic has *something*. I'm not going to write off sellers forever if they don't have photos, but I definitely will not be buying from that thread of theirs.