Buying and Selling Miniatures
By Lesley Shepherd, About.com Guide to Miniatures
Have things to buy or sell? What condition should you label them? How can you find out what they're worth? How can you maximize your sales?
Buying and Selling 101
Increase your sales or your ability to buy with skills that help you improve your collection.
- Check the Condition of a Miniature
- How to Pack and Ship Miniatures
- Money Saving Tips for Miniature Collectors
- Set Up Your Table For a Miniature Show or Sale
- Make a Portable Photography Table to Photograph Your Miniatures
Where to Find Miniatures and Miniature Supplies
Not all miniatures come off a shelf or through Ebay. Get to know the sources.
- Miniatures Calendar of Displays, Shows and Workshops
- Where to Find a Miniature or Collector's Club
- Best Miniature Buys From Yard Sales
- Miniature Needlework Societies
Miniature Artisans
Interviews with the best miniature makers in the world.
- Jill Bennett - Extraordinary Dolls in 1:12 Scale
- Angela Gagliardi - Cosediunaltro Mondo - Authentic Italian Food in Miniature
- Josephine Parnell's Collectible Miniature Bears
Keeping Track of a Miniature Collection
Tired of looking through boxes to see what you've got? Find and keep the information that sets your collection apart from the rest.
- How to Document a Miniature Collection
- How to Find Information About Your Miniatures
- Printable Collectible Reference Sheets
Price Guides
What is it worth? Some checks on available collectibles and current pricing.
- Dinky Toy Collectibles
- Collectible Miniature Baskets
- Collectible Miniature Tea Pots and Tea Sets
- Miniature Food Related Collectibles
Kit Reviews
Should you make it or buy it finished? Lists of kits and suppliers that can help you learn techniques and make better miniatures.
