Are broken G1 porcelains worth anything?

[Jupiter]

Just kinda wondering  if broken G1 porcelains have any value.   I've got a busted up Frolicking in the Sky. I can glue it together and It'll still look ok, but If I ever had to reduce my pony horde and sell it, would it be worth trying to sell?

The back piece broke off at the base, both ponies broke off, the pony sticking out of the clouds legs broke off, Pegasus Cherries non display side wing broke off and part of her NDS tail broke.

Are single porcelain ponies worth anything once they are broken?

[kellyponyfeathers]

I was kinda wondering the same thing.  I have a broken Wishing Well.  I thought maybe $10, since intact it would be worth $60+.

I think the rarer porcelains like these two we're talking about may be worth a little something, even broken.  Same for the uni and peg singletons, which are somewhat hard to find.  Probably not for the more common earth pony singletons and common 2-pony scenes.

[spottedslug]

I actually do collect porcelains and I WOULD buy broken ones. I would *not* want the seller to attempt to fix it as I'd want to do it myself. I'd think around $10 would be a fair price for the harder to find pieces. But the price really comes down to what the buyer is willing to pay.

[Icecrystalline]

I agree with spotted slug. Same boat here

[hathorcat]

I agree with Slug; there is still going to be a market for them. Often expensive items still sell even when damaged as the reduced price tag may be the only way some people can add them to their collection. I also will second that you are better selling them broken and allowing the new owner to fix them up, unless you are 100% certain your restoration will be perfect

[UrocyonFox]

I think broken is the only way I will ever be able to get a porcelain and even then I've never had any luck coming across them I adore them though so I guess it really depends on what people want

[ponyqueen]

I agree with letting the buyer fix. As a buyer, i would feel like the condition were more honest, even if the repairs were disclosed. But if you want to display it in your own collection for now, I think you should fix it if that will bring you more joy when you gaze upon it, and nevermind what it might be worth months or years from now.

[SeashellnBubbles]

I'd buy that for a dollar! (RoboCop)
Yeah, $10 sounds about right to me. I'm notoriously anal about gluing things back together, so though I'd sell one that I glued, i'd prefer to buy broken and put it back together myself. If you feel like selling soon, add me to the list! That's my favourite of the bunch

[ponycake]

I would not buy a porcelain piece with any broken pieces. Maybe if it was drastically reduced in price. I'd rather wait it out and get a different one.

If I did, I wouldn't buy it if still broken, only if it was repaired pretty nicely with good quality pictures to show everything. No interest in fixing that stuff myself!

[babylicketysplit]

i still have a broken firefly i salvaged from a busted lot. and the missing leg wasnt even included... i havent had the heart to throw her away.  she still looks adorable on display

[Em_L._Pea_Customs]

I actually do collect porcelains and I WOULD buy broken ones. I would *not* want the seller to attempt to fix it as I'd want to do it myself. I'd think around $10 would be a fair price for the harder to find pieces. But the price really comes down to what the buyer is willing to pay.

This, 100%! 

[Unicorn_pops]

I have a broken bowtie myself and got her super cheap. I'd also be interested in a broken one because they are getting crazy high for some reason.

[kellyponyfeathers]

I agree that I'd rather let the buyer fix it herself, rather than risk having it damaged even more in shipping.

If anyone wants my broken Wishing Well for $10, please PM me.  It's the posts and rope that are broken in a few pieces; should display pretty well if glued carefully.  The big base, ponies, and well roof are all intact, if I remember correctly.  I can take pics for anyone who wants to see.  And this is one of the 3-pony scenes, so it's one of the biggest and most valuable (or it would be if it weren't broken).

Yeah, when I bought it, I even asked the Ebay seller to double-box it, and she agreed, but didn't follow through.  Such a waste.  Fortunately I got a full refund (AFTER I filed a claim) and found another for about the same price.

[ponycake]

I agree that I'd rather let the buyer fix it herself, rather than risk having it damaged even more in shipping.

If anyone wants my broken Wishing Well for $10, please PM me.  It's the posts and rope that are broken in a few pieces; should display pretty well if glued carefully.  The big base, ponies, and well roof are all intact, if I remember correctly.  I can take pics for anyone who wants to see.  And this is one of the 3-pony scenes, so it's one of the biggest and most valuable (or it would be if it weren't broken).

Yeah, when I bought it, I even asked the Ebay seller to double-box it, and she agreed, but didn't follow through.  Such a waste.  Fortunately I got a full refund (AFTER I filed a claim) and found another for about the same price.

Aren't you supposed to return when you get a full refund, though?

[kellyponyfeathers]

It wasn't worth the return shipping costs. Plus, the seller stopped responding.