Are you seeking ways that you can declutter your home and simultaneously make some pocket money from your old toys? Our store purchases your vintage toys and will pay you for them! We have been operating for over 20 years, and we buy classic children’s toys such as Transformers, G.I Joe, Star Wars, and more. However, you may need help understanding which stores would buy your vintage He-Man Toys. So, to understand how you can sell your toys and find a store that will buy your toys, carry on reading.
Are You the Original Owner?
The process is pretty easy if you own the toys. Whereas if you have a large collection of toys to sell this may present some obstacles for you when trading. And if you are not the original owner of the toys – even some of the toys – you should email us for specific instructions on how to continue with the selling process.
How to Prepare Your He-Man Toy Collection for Sale
It must be remembered that not all toys are valuable. Stores that purchase He-Man toys are seeking only specific action figure brands and models; therefore, you should prepare your toy collection for selling by the brand. Some brands will be easier to identify. If you are in ownership of an entire toy collection, this step should be pretty straightforward.
Estimate the Worth of Your He-Man Toys
It’s impossible to place a price on your childhood, but you can most certainly determine a price for your old toys. How are you going to price your toys? The best way to do this is to look on eBay at similar toys and understand what price they’ve been sold at. Ensure that you only look at completed listings, and not the active ones. When you look at the prices which have been marked as sold, this will give you an excellent idea about the worth of your toy or collection of toys.
Try not to put the highest price you see on your toy. It would help if you understood why some toys (which are the same) sell for $10 and others sell for $100. You should examine the quality of these items and how often they have been played with. Are there any signs of wear and tear? Are there missing parts? Is it in a box? Is the box damaged? People are willing to pay a higher price if they look good. You should get the opinions of other people and allow them to help you determine the price. If you go to different stores to receive a quote for the toy, this should give you a general understanding.
What Do You Mean by Mint Condition?
The value of your toys will depend on the weight and condition of the toy. Any permanent damage such as damage done by pets or young children can deteriorate the value exponentially.
There are a variety of other factors that determine how clean it is such as whether it is in a storage box. A storage box is valuable since your box can protect the toys from damage and dust. The value of your toy will also be affected if the toys lived in a home of smokers. Smoke from smoking will lead to discoloration. Also, if the toy has been exposed to sunlight too much, this will break the plastic of the toy and lead to discoloration. If the toy is placed somewhere where it is very humid, this can lead to the plastic becoming sticky and brittle from the heat.
If your hobby is collecting toys and you want to amend fading or yellowed colors, here is a guide on how to look after your toys.
Which Stores Buy He-Man Toys?
We can buy your toys, but there are so many other stores that will buy your vintage He-Man toys. You should, first, determine 1) the worth of your collectibles and 2) what are your options. When you make a decision, you need to decide about how much time you are willing to invest to search for the best buyer and how much time you are ready to put into completing the sale.
Here is a list of the various locations and stores that will purchase He-Man toys and the pros and cons of selling there.
Local Auction Service
- Pros
- Easy to sell here.
- The store is local.
- Cons
- Can be slow.
- The fees can get high.
- You cannot determine the final sale price in advance.
- This place will probably give you the worst results except if you have a very large collection to sell or if you have the backing of a specialist – which can be difficult if you are alone in this process.
Pawnshop
- Pros:
- Easy to sell here.
- The store is local.
- Cons
- It is rare to get the full value because those who visit the pawnshop need cash immediately.
- Most pawnshops offer very low percentages.
- They are also not trained in understanding vintage toys, so they may just throw any random price at you (as long as they aren’t making a loss).
Online Toy Dealer
- Pros:
- The process is incredibly fast, which alleviates the time investment for research.
- Usually, it takes up to one week for the process to be complete.
- You can also carry out a background check with the Better Business Bureau.
- They also do not charge any fees.
- The store pays for shipping costs.
- Cons:
- You will not attain the full value of the toy(s).
Local Toy Dealer
- Pros:
- The turnaround time is very fast and you do not need to invest any time in researching.
- You can undertake a background check with the Better Business Bureau.
- The store will not charge you any fees.
- The store is local; therefore, it’s more convenient for you.
- Cons:
- It is very unlikely that you will receive the full value because local toy dealers run similarly to pawnshops.
- They offer low amounts of cash to ensure that they aren’t making a loss.
Online Auctions eBay
- Pros:
- It is online so there is a very huge customer base, potential to receive excellent prices for your collectibles.
- Cons:
- The fees are very high.
- The process is slow and very time-consuming.
- You cannot predict the bids that people place therefore you cannot estimate a price you will sell your toys for.
- Fraud is something to be concerned about.
- You may also find it difficult to navigate the platform.
- Returns must be accepted on eBay.
- Each time you make a sale you must take a trip to the post office which is time-consuming.
Online Swap Pages Like Facebook and Craigslist
- Pros:
- The customer base is very good
- You can make a decent profit from this platform
- The platforms are very easy to use and there are no fees to pay.
- Cons:
- The process is slow and very time-consuming.
- Fraud is something to be concerned about (more than eBay).
- Unlike eBay, there is no customer support so customers must deal with problems alone.
- You may come into contact with customers who waste your time by just asking questions and not purchasing anything.
- Privacy concerns are also a problem on these platforms.
- If you live in a rural area you may not have any luck since it will be hard to meet up with people to buy the toy(s).
Wheeljack’s Lab a Store that Buys and Sells Old He-Man Toys
The process may seem too much if is your first time selling old toys because of the importance for them to be cleaned and in the right box etc., but we are here to aid you in this. If you work with a store that is willing to buy your old toys, you can make extra money from your collection and the store will take care of the process which will save you a lot of time. If you have a collection or a box of classic toys that you want to sell, call us or send us a message on 888-946-2895.
Wheeljack’s Lab is one of the leading stores that buy vintage He-Man toys in this area. We have been purchasing and selling vintage toys for over 20 years. Our business is family-run, having operated in this area for three generations now. We are here to stay.
Our store offers excellent communication which is convenient for you, and we also immediately pay when we receive your collectibles. Also, we pre-pay shipping for you so it is easy and cost-effective for you. If possible, we are also happy to pick up your collection of toys. To help the process run smoothly, we also give out quotes for toys on the same day.
We look forward to buying your old toys and giving them a loving new home!
Do you have old and used He-Man toys?
If you have a collection of old and used toys, you can turn those toys into cash. There is no reason to let those old toys collect dust. Contact us today to sell your He-Man toy collection.
Our professional, friendly, and expert staff have decades of experience as collectible toy buyers. If you are ready to sell your collection today, fill out the form below or call us at 888-946-2895.
About the Author
Author: Chris Ingledue
Contact: email
Bio: I am the founder and owner of Wheeljack’s Lab pop Culture and Toy Shop. My vision has always been to reunite customers with their favorite childhood toys and pop culture, triggering fond memories, and reigniting their imaginations. Every day, I work in the “lab” where it’s Christmas 365 days a year. I scour the internet, like when we had the Sears Catalog of yesteryear, for the next great treasure. Then, I await the arrival of the postman as if he were Santa Claus himself and helping collectors worldwide with their versions of Christmas. Every day as a vintage toy buyer is an absolute joy!
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