If you are like most of us that arrive at this site, you have a herd of model horses. Whether you collected them yourself over the years, or have found yourself in possession of a collection, there may come a time when you need to sell. Maybe you need the space. Maybe you could use the extra money. Whatever your motivation to sell, these tips will help you get going in the right direction.

Identify what you have. This may take a little time and research, but it is important to at least have an idea of what you are trying to sell. Yes, they may be horse shaped objects, but do you know the maker? Breyer model horses are fairly easy to identify because of the mold mark usually on the inside of one of the hind legs. Now, some don’t have a mold mark, but most do. And what is its size or scale? These features will help you to identify the models that you have. If you know for certain that what you have is a Breyer, you can browse through the guides to see if a mold listed matches what you have.

Molds and models – Molds depict the shape and size of the model horse. The individual models or releases are the different paint colors and patterns that are released on the mold. If you click on any mold in the value guides listing, you will see all of the releases on that mold.

Yes, you can sell without identifying what you have. There are plenty of people on the internet willing to help you identify what you have, if you don’t have the time or interest to do it yourself. They may also be interested in purchasing your collection for a steal, which is why it is important to at least know a little bit about what you have!

Get an idea of value – this is where the Breyer Value Guide comes in handy. We have done the research for you and have listed over 6000 Breyer model horse values – right here! If it is important to you to sell as close to book value as you can get, then research is key! Click here to subscribe!

Make the decision: sell the collection as one lot, or as individual models? There are pros and cons to both of these options.

• • Sell collection as one lot – This is the quick, one-and-done option. You won’t need to photograph, list for sale, and ship each individual model. This takes less time and effort on your part. The downside to going this route is that you typically would get less money for your collection than if you it sold piece by piece. Most people buying collections are buying to resell. This means that they cannot purchase at full retail or book value. This also means that they are taking on the work of photographing, listing and shipping each model, the work that you are trying to avoid!

• • Sell the models individually. This does take more time and effort on your part, but you also have the greatest chance for getting the most money out of your collection. It is important here to learn what you have; be able to take clear and well-lit pictures; write a detailed description on the condition of the model; negotiate sales with potential buyers; and properly pack and ship the models in a timely fashion.

 

Find your potential buyers – Where do model horse collectors shop? The best way to access a large number of collectors (and potential buyers) is finding where they are on-line. Social media is an excellent place to find collectors. There are plenty of groups on Facebook that are specific to buying and selling Breyer model horses. You might even find someone local to you. Ebay is a great venue for selling your collections. They have built-in safeguards for both buyer and seller, but there are fees for using their platform. If you are looking to sell locally (no shipping,) on-line is still the best place to advertise your collection. Facebook again has many local classified groups, as well as their Facebook Marketplace. There are so many options out there, these are just a few ideas. A Google search will help you find other options.

I hope this gives you a little direction on where to start when it comes time to sell your collection. We do purchase collections on occasion, so if you are looking to go that route, please send us an email!