Do you have a collection of model horses that are taking up space and collecting dust? Maybe they haven’t even seen the light of day in years! If you are ready to reclaim your space, there are plenty of model horse collectors out there willing to help you out.
But, are your model horses worth $25 or $250? Maybe you don’t care and just want them gone. That’s all and well – you won’t have trouble finding anyone to take them off your hands. But if you want to know what you could potentially get for your collection, the Breyer Value Guide is the place to research the current value of your model horses. Subscribe today. Cancel anytime.
As with practically any collectible, condition is a huge factor in valuation. The same is true with model horses. A model that is truly in mint condition will definitely bring more money than the same model that has marks or breaks from being played with. Values listed in the Breyer Value Guide are average values for models in excellent to mint condition. The more damage your model has, the less resale value it will bring. But not all is lost, your childhood model horse toys still hold value!
Another key to selling your model horse collection is to know where to find the buyers. A quick Facebook or Google search for model horse groups and pages is the best place to start. Ebay and other on-line classified sites are also a good place to advertise. Whether you take the time to individually price and sell each model, or want to sell them in one big lot, there are collectors looking to buy! Selling model horses individually can take more time and effort on your part, but generally bring more money than selling in large lots.
If you are looking to generate a little extra cash or just want to reclaim some of the space in your home, selling your Breyer model horse collection can be a viable option. If you need help selling your model horse collection, reach out to us at admin@breyervalueguide.com and we’ll help get you going in the right direction.
I have a Despersdo model that was the 1997 Fsll Breyerfest Model a dark chestnut with a highlighted mane and tail. I don’t see that one and I need the value. Thanks.
Fred, Please email me a picture of the model you are trying to find. I am not sure who it is. You can email the image to admin@breyervalueguide.com and I will find that info for you! Thanks!
Do you happen to know what the value would be on the Mosiac JAH special run . I had mine stolen from my house along with all the rest of my models and am starting over . Thanks .
I also have several models , no boxes, in good condition. I need help pricing.
So I have hundreds I haven’t that are from the 60s up until I’m guessing the late 90s and some of them have scratches but I don’t think it’s anything that couldn’t be you know fixed up I’m just curious what the rules are for horses that have been, you know fixed?
I have lots of breyer horses looking to sell was wondering were to get started was really looking for a dealer lots in boxes good shape still
Is there a post related to how condition affects the value? If model just has rubs or if there are breaks/repairs, chips?
I do have a current subscription.
Pam, there is not a post currently about how condition affects value, but I will put that at the top of my to-do list. Great topic idea. Thank you!
Can you say if having the original boxes increases the value of the model?
Having the original box *can* increase the value of a model, but it depends! It depends upon the age of the box, and the collector. Generally boxes from the 70s and earlier do increase the value of the model. More recently, even boxes from the 80s are bringing more value to the models they came with. As for the more recent models that are strapped to the clear front picture boxes, the box generally does not change the value of the model. But, there are collectors who only like to purchase models still new in the box. Some of the rarer packaging types from the 60s and 70s can bring significant increase to the value of the model, but of the more common boxes, their value is determined by their condition and the collectors out there who are willing to buy. I hope this helps!
I have an early 70’s Arabian Stallion Model #13 in the original box with printed brochure regarding the collection. Model is pristine. I really am lost on finding the value when so many are 4 and 5 digital model numbers. Any advice?
I found my daughters Breyer horses, not many and not all in pristine condition. One is dated 1985. The rest have no dates?
No boxes. Curious as to what I should expect to sell them for? .
Daughter gone onto the real thing! mum left with her models and ribbons et al!! All were bought in the 1980’s
I have a collection of Breyer horses from 1957 – 1967 plus a Christmas 1999 horse still in the box. How should I go about selling them?
I run a non-profit equine rescue, and we received two collections of Breyers that we have been able to sell directly at events, raising funds for our horses. There may be a rescue within driving distance that would be delighted to receive such a gift, and provide a tax deductible receipt in exchange. Just a thought, many rescues are run by slightly more then usual crazy horse lovers, and many toil every day for the well being of equines in need. Good luck!
Looking to find a value on a horse It has a blue hand print on shoulder. Can anyone help?
hello i have very large collection of horses most of them still in the box i am looking to sell if you could please help me or point me in the right direction please email: ccandace112@gmail.com
thank you
Please see my reply to Jennifer below. Same goes.
I have about ten horses from the late 80s early 90s I haven’t a clue on the pricing but I’m looking to sell them all
Purcell.jenna@gmail.com
I can send pictures of them
Honestly, it’s really up to YOU to do your own research on pricing. There are various websites that can help with that. Please don’t expect other people to do this for you. Unfortunately, the pricing game can be tricky when it comes to things like old Breyer models, and it takes some time and work to accomplish this. It also takes time to dig out original boxes if you have them, packaging up the models, and all the rest. Models need to me in excellent condition to sell and there are not endless buyers out there (especially if the economy goes south) looking to buy these. Most people (me included) want to get rid of their Breyers that they’ve had for decades, and truth be told, sometimes donating them is far easier and faster than going through all the work you will need to in order to sell them. Those models from the 80s and 90s are probably not worth what you might imagine, as they were mass produced. In addition, Breyer re-used many previous molds by the time the 80s and 90s came along. You may spend more in time and effort researching pricing, etc., than they’re worth. Just saying..
This is only my opinion. I have had a lot of Breyer Horse models and I’ve donated a fair amount of them to charity. I find it less cumbersome than trying to price them, take photos, and go through a lot of other time-consuming rigmarole. I don’t have any at this point that are worth tons of money and frankly, by the time you put in all the work of pricing, taking photos, digging out the original box if you still have it, mailing and postage and all the rest, it’s usually not worth it. Your time is worth something and even if you make say, $50 on a single model (and that’s usually on the high side), think of the work you’ve put in to getting it ready to sell. If you have a lot of time on your hands and want to go through the selling process, great. If not, then donating your old models is probably the way to go. Breyer made tons of most of their horse models (consistently reusing molds for various other issues), and also their other animal models. Very few are worth the amount of money you may imagine they are. Let’s put it this way: don’t quit your day job even if you have countless models that you no longer want and imagine they’re worth a mint. The likelihood is they’re not. Again, you’re going to put in a fair amount of time and effort to sell them and it might not be worth all that. Just saying.