Buying and Selling Miniatures
By Lesley Shepherd, About.com Guide to Miniatures
Miniatures often aren't sold in mainstream stores. Where do buyers and sellers meet? How can you find out what yours are worth? Where can you find supplies or special items?
- Buying and Selling 101
- Finding Miniatures and Supplies
- Miniature Artisans
- Keep Track of Your Collection
Buying and Selling 101
Increase your sales or your ability to buy with these skills for improving 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
Finding Miniatures and Supplies
Not all miniatures come off a shelf or through Ebay. Get to know your best sources.
- Miniatures Calendar of Displays, Shows and Workshops
- Where to Find a Miniature or Collector's Club
- Miniature Magazine Reviews
- Best Miniature Buys From Yard Sales
- Miniature Needlework Societies
Miniature Artisans
Interviews with the best miniature makers in the world describe how they got started and why they specialize in a particular area.
- Jill Bennett - Extraordinary Dolls in 1:12 Scale
- Angela Gagliardi - Cosediunaltro Mondo - Authentic Italian Food in Miniature
- Lucy Maloney - Designer Dogs in Miniature
- Kerri Pajutee's Miniature Animals
- Josephine Parnell's Collectible Miniature Bears
Keep Track of Your Collection
Tired of looking through boxes to see what you've got? Find and record 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? Check these galleries for information on collectibles and current pricing.
- Dinky Toy Collectibles
- Collectible Miniature Baskets
- Collectible Miniature Tea Pots and Tea Sets
- Miniature Food Related Collectibles
Book Reviews
Reference books for a wide variety of miniatures and collectibles
- Landscapes in Miniature
- Making Minature Food and Market Stalls
- The Miniature Costumier
- Magnificent Miniatures
- Little Felted Animals
- More Village Display Tips
- The Enclycopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques
- Dover Pictoria Archive Books and Cd's
- Collecting Model Car and Truck Kits
Kit Reviews
Should you make it or buy it finished? Lists of kits and suppliers that can help you learn techniques for making better miniatures.
- Chrysnbon 1:12 Scale Furniture Kits
- The Craft Pack Company Kits and Supplies
- Daisy House Furniture Kits in 1:12 and 1:24 scale
- Doll's House Needlework Kits
- Jean Day's Vintage Miniature Kits
- Paper Minis Doll House Printable Kits
- Josephine Parnell's Miniature Bear Kits
- Josephine Parnell's Rag Doll Victoria Kit
- Petite Properties 1:48 Scale Buildings
- My Very First Horse Book (With Model Horse)
- Breyer Mini Whinnies Model Horse Paint Set
- Lesley Manieri's Miniature Knitting Supplies
Magazine Reviews
Choose from this wide range of specialty publications for miniatures
