As I am finishing up my holiday shopping (on-line, of course) I came across a few neat vintage Breyers selling on Ebay that I wanted to share with you.

This first listing is an excellent example of how vintage boxes and packaging can really increase the value of the model inside. Alone, even in mint condition, the #123 Shetland Pony may only bring $10-$20, but find one inside a presentation box, and the value skyrockets. How high? We will find out at the end of this auction. Check it out:

The next Breyer is more modern, yet rather rare. It is a 1 of 4 glossy Fire from 2009. Even the matte, regular run Fire is hard to find and can command up around $200 on the secondary market. This glossy version will probably go fairly high, I’ll be watching to see! Check it out:

For the last model, we’re going vintage again, and back to the Shetland Pony. This glossy appaloosa Shetland was not a numbered run, and at best guess is a very small run or test run from the 1960s. As you can see from the eBay auction already, it is a grail model for many vintage collectors and is rarely ever seen for sale. Even in you are not in the market to bid on this rare find, it will be neat to see how valuable it is to collectors who need it in their collection! Check it out:

 

With Christmas just a little over a week away, I hope many new and vintage Breyers find their way under your Christmas tree! Enjoy and Happy Collecting!