If you have discovered this guide, you are looking for where to sell your vintage Ghostbuster toys. You are in luck because that is our specialty! We have been buying vintage toys for a long time, so before you decide where to sell your vintage Ghostbusters toys like that old Stay Puft Marshmallow Man you might have had stowed away somewhere, we want to let you know all the options you have for selling them here or elsewhere.
To help with this, we will let you know the various methods for selling your collection, how you can prepare it for sale, and the merits of each way for selling it. So, if you have been wondering, “Where can I sell my vintage Ghostbusters toys?” then we encourage you to read on!
Before you try to find a place to sell your Ghostbusters Toys
Before you sell your toys, there are a few things that you will need to consider maximizing the money you get for them.
Who Originally Owned Your Collection?
First things first: If you are the original owner of the toys, it will be much easier to sell them. If you do not at least know the original owner, your task of selling your used Ghostbusters will become much more difficult. This is because the original owner will have a much better idea of where and when the toy purchase occurred, what accessories it came with, and what toy line it came from.
If you are the original owner, you stand a better chance at knowing your Kenners from your Tycos, and information like that will be an immense help to you when it comes time to figure out your prices. If you got the toy second- or third hand, please contact us directly so that we can give you any help you might need.
What Toys Do You Have?
Before you continue, we would like to ask you to please take care not to damage your vintage toys when handling them. They have been around a long time, and accidental mishandling can damage the toys—and their sale price—even if they are in mint condition.
Next, you can start by organizing your collection by manufacturer, toy line, size, et cetera, while being careful to keep any accessories or pieces with the toy they came with. Having your vintage toys organized will help you understand what you have got and will make it much easier to research your toys for the next step.
Research Toy Pricing
If you have asked yourself, “Where can I sell my collectible Ghostbusters toys,” then you have had to consider what prices you might get for them. This is a particularly crucial step in the sale process, and we recommend you look on sites like eBay, go to “sold” listings, and see how many other examples of the EXACT SAME toy, in a similar condition to yours, have sold for.
Check the Condition of Your Toys!
One of the biggest factors in figuring out where you can sell your old Ghostbusters toys and how much you will get for them is the condition of each toy. This comes down to four key questions:
Does the toy still come with its box? Even if the box has a broken seal, its presence can add a lot to the toy’s value!
Is it still sealed? If you still have a sealed box, especially if it is still in factory condition, you will get a greater return!
Do I still have all the parts? Many toys come with parts and accessories, like Proton Packs or launchable missiles. If you have still got all of them, then you can expect a higher price!
Is it damaged? Toys are meant for play, and it is a fact of life that playing with toys can wear them down or even break them, in small or large ways, and this can reduce the value of your toys. Note down any damage or wear you find, however small.
The answers to these four questions will help you quite a bit when it comes to getting an idea of what to expect.
Cleanliness
If you were looking to buy some secondhand goods, would you want things that dust covered, plastic that smoke has yellowed, or colors that sun exposure has bleached? You certainly do not! And vintage toy collectors are the same: They want the new additions to their collection to be clean and in good condition.
Thankfully, you can dust your toys, and even repair smoke and sun damage to an extent if you follow the right steps. To help you with restoring your toys, we have written a useful guide.
Animal and Pest Damage
If you have ever had a beloved toy mangled by a dog when you were young, you already know how disappointing it can be to have a toy damaged by an animal who has no respect for its monetary or sentimental value. Collectors feel the same way and will not want a toy damaged in that way. Damage caused by insects or rats chewing on the toys or using their storage space as a toilet is just as off-putting, and unfortunately, we must recommend the removal of toys that animals have damaged from your collection before the sale.
Where Can I Sell My Collectible Ghostbusters Toys?
We would of course like you to sell them to us, but your collection is your own, and where you sell it is a decision that only you can make. To help you make it, we will let you know all the places you can choose to sell it, along with the pros and cons of each one. At the end of the day, the best choice is the one that works best for you, whether it is with us or somewhere else.
Local Auction Service
Pros:
It is local and easy to do, so you will not have to do very much to sell your collection.
Cons:
Fees can be high. Also, it can take a long time to make the sale. Then, the price will be completely out of your hands. Unless you work with one of the country’s very few specialists or have an especially expansive collection, you cannot expect a particularly good result.
Pawnshop
Pros:
Pawnshops are everywhere and all you must do is take your toys in and ask for a price.
Cons:
They are not experts at toy appraisal, they are specifically buying to resell, and they know that you are less likely to leave without making your sale, so they will typically give exceptionally low prices.
Local Toy Dealer
Pros:
If you have got a local toy dealer, it is convenient, you can take your toys in and sell them quickly, there are no fees involved, and you can get some peace of mind by looking them up with the Better Business Bureau.
Cons:
Like with pawn shops, they know you are there to make a sale, so they will make low offers. This is especially true if you bring lots of toys because they know you will not want to box them all backup.
Online Auctions like eBay
Pros:
There are lots of users, so you will be able to make a sale at a price you are comfortable with.
Cons:
It can take a long time to find a buyer at your price, potentially relisting an item multiple times before you find a buyer. Meanwhile, once a sale is complete you must take the time to package and ship the toy. Fees are also high, which will cut into your profits. Also, you never know if the bidding will go much higher than your initial asking price.
To top it all off, there is a real risk of fraud and you must accept returns, and if you are selling a whole collection as individual toys, you will need to take lots of trips to the post office.
Facebook, Craigslist, and other Online Swap Pages
Pros:
Like with eBay, there are lots of users and it is easy to list your toys. You can also get some competitive prices and there are no fees.
Cons:
You will have to spend a lot of time interacting with people who have no actual intent to buy, and who will try to haggle your price down. You may even end up driving out to complete a sale only for the buyer to never show up. It can also take a long time to make an actual sale.
Meanwhile, there is no customer support to speak of. There’s also very real fraud risk and privacy concerns abound. Unfortunately, if you live in a rural area your chances of success will be severely limited unless you are willing to make a long drive to complete a sale.
Online Toy Dealer
Pros:
You tell us what you have got and in what condition. Then, you send us pictures. In return, we send you a quote, and if you are happy, you send us the toys. That is all you need to do! We will complete the purchase in less than a week. You pay no fees—not even shipping—and you can even check us out with the Better Business Bureau for peace of mind.
Cons:
We cannot offer you the full value of your toys.
Wheeljack’s Lab is the best way to sell Ghostbusters toys for cash
If you have not sold us your vintage toys before, expect to spend some time on the process. You will have to clean your toys, set them up in a well-lit environment, take photos, and match the photos to the toys’ names. If you have got a whole collection or a big box of old toys you want to sell, you can call us at 888-946-2895 or send a message and we will handle everything for you.
We here at Wheeljack’s Lab have been a known buyer in the vintage toy space for more than 20 years, and we have got no plans to go away. My family has been in this area for 3 generations. We pride ourselves on our instant communication, instant payment, and prepaid shipping. If your collection calls for it, we will even come to you to pick it up! We give quotes for your vintage toys on the same day. We promise to find your toys home with people who will enjoy them as much as you did!
Do you have old and used Ghostbusters 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 Ghostbusters 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 own versions of Christmas. Every day as a vintage toy buyer is an absolute joy!
Are you ready to sell your Ghostbusters toys?
If you still need convincing that Wheeljack’s Lab has the best experience and greatest service to sell your old and used toys to, just look at a small selection of the Ghostbusters that we have sold and bought!
