How much do I sell my old beanie babies for?

Question

I am selling about 25 of them at a yard sale. I do not want to rip myself off as I know they are worth more than a quarter, but I DO want to get rid of them (so don't want to sell for TOO high). Can you give me an idea of some prices?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Be flexible with the price.  People are not going to pay much for them.  Look at a way to get rid of them.  You will NEVER get what you paid for them back.  I tried to sell some in a garage sale, when that didn't work well, I packed them in plastic totes.

Answer 2

Hi,

This question comes up a LOT. Many many people are hoping to get good value out of their beanie baby collection, and the market is saturated. Prices are at rock bottom. Oh, there are several that do sell for bigger dollar amounts, so you DO want to check yours, but most sell for under a buck.

The best place to find what they sell for is not a price guide. Price guides are out of date and over inflate.

Instead, look at ebay to see what people have actually paid for your collectibles. By looking at completed auctions, you will be able to determine what yours would sell for.

1. Log in

2. Do a search for the item.

3. Click the 'Completed Items' checkbox (this is why you needed to log in)

4. Click the 'Show Items' button.

Now you will see completed auctions. If the dollar amount is in red, then the item did not sell, and your item is worth less than the listed price. If green, then that shows the value that at least one person was willing to pay.

This method of determining value is SO much more accurate than any online price lists. Also, it lets you see the layout of the most successful (highest selling price) auctions, giving you hints on how you should construct your auction.

To illustrate how bad the price guides are, let's look at an item on the price list. Ally shows on this price guide ( http://members.tripod.com/~TEXAS1/PRICE-... ) for $35-50. Ally goes on ebay regularly in mint condition for $2. Not 30-50. Two.

Good luck!