Hummel Collector Plates

Fekim — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:32:27 +0000

Beautiful Hummel Collector Plates

Hummel collector plates are just a small part of the entire Hummel collectibles line. eBay has become a center for selling and buying these beautiful plates. Although the selection is limited to what people are putting up for sale at the moment, there is still usually a very nice variety available at any given time. Having these sometimes difficult to find plates just a click away has made building your collection easier than ever.

1972 Hummel Goebel collector plate 2nd annual LOOK
US $4.99

1975 Hummel Goebel collector plate 5th annual LOOK
US $7.25

1976 Hummel Goebel collector plate 6th annual LOOK
US $6.50

1979 Hummel Goebel collector plate 9th annual LOOK
US $4.99

Lot of 5 HUMMEL PLATES Little Companions Limited Ed
US $1.04

MJ HUMMEL MINI PLATE WELCOME SPRING GOEBEL HUM 893 BOX
US $7.99

How much do Hummel Collector Plates cost on eBay?

The price for Hummel plates available on eBay can span a very wide range. It depends not only on what the individual seller is asking for the plate, but also on what competition there may be. Of course scarcity of the plate also plays a part. Recently a single 1971 Hummel Heavenly Angel anniversary plate received twenty bids, topping out at just over $76. The same plate sold days earlier for $140 in a a Buy it Now sale (no bidding). What I found very interesting is that the same plate slipped by everyone two days later in an auction. It did not receive a single bid even though it was only priced a $9.99.

If you are exploring what is available in discontinued or vintage Hummel decorative plates, you could definitely benefit from taking a few minutes to check out what is available on eBay. Although you'll want to compare sellers, don't wait too long if the plate you are interested in purchasing is particularly hard to find. Also, although it may seem like common sense, always feel free to ask the seller if there is anything you should know about the plate before bidding. Most sellers on eBay are honest because getting negative feedback can damage their standing as sellers. Still it isn't a bad idea to ask about possible chips or cracks if you think you see something in a photo.

Collectors Plates Values|Price Guide

Fekim — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:32:38 +0000

Figuring Collectors Plates Values

Many people who find this site are looking to find out how much their collector plates are worth. There are a few ways to go about finding collectors plates values and they could give you very different results.

First off, I'd say that if you are serious about collecting decorative and/or collectors plates, it might be a wise choice to invest in a quality pricing guide. Especially if you intend to sell collectors plates, you have got to have some starting point. Keep in mind that buying anything but the latest edition of such a guide is pretty much pointless unless you are writing some kind of historical perspective on the value of collectible plates. You can spend time shopping around, but generally, you will have a tough time beating the prices available at Amazon. Selling collectible plates without some frame of reference is just asking to make a mistake that could end up costing you a lot more than what a decent price guide would cost. Amazon deals with such incredible amounts of merchandise, that it is pretty hard for anyone to beat their prices. Here is a link to their PRICING GUIDES. These guides will give you a relative "book value" to work with if you find yourself negotiating a price as either a buyer or a seller, but they often have little to do with what a plate will actually sell for today on the open collectibles market. Depending on what types of plates you collect, Amazon might also have the actual plates you are considering. It is worth a look. You can follow this link to check on the PLATES ON AMAZON.

Next, I would heartily recommend checking out the current listings and the recently completed listings on eBay. Love it or hate it, eBay sets the bar for the prices of many collectibles being sold today. eBay is the place to check to see what collectors plates are selling for in the "real world". In my opinion, it gives you a nice number to work with if you are planning to sell off all or part of a collection. It doesn't matter what a price guide book says if the eBay buyers are only willing to pay half of what you are asking for your items. I've seen many people list their plates on eBay and proudly boast about the book value. They set a starting price right around what the "book" told them their plate was worth, and then spend the next week watching their plate get zero bids. If they had bothered to look, they might have found that plates similar to theirs were being sold at half the price right next to their listing. Of course, this works both ways. Sometimes a collector plate with a low book value with spark a bidding war and sell for WAY above what might have been predicted. The whole scenario can be frustrating, but it is also part of the fun of buying and selling for plate collectors.

Finally, there are collectible shops that include these plates among the items they sell. Frankly, I don't envy them. It must be hard to compete with what is being sold on eBay right now. Everyone knows about eBay and serious collectors are almost always going to check the site for available items that can be shipped right to their door before heading out on a search of collectible shops. With the overhead involved in keeping an actual brick and mortar shop open, collectible shops are in a tough spot right now. I still visit them because I like to look around and will occasionally find some interesting old items for sale, but I have to admit to being partial to buying collectible plates on eBay.

Each person will have their own favorite method of acquiring plates and finding out collectors plate values. I don't think that any one is really the definitive and clear "winner". Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Take a look around and try to enjoy the experience as part of building your collection!

Avon Christmas Memories 1981 Porcelain Plate 1st ED
US $8.09

AVON Mothers Day Collector Plate 1985
US $5.99

Avon Enjoying The NIght Before Christmas 1983 Plate
US $16.19

AVON PLATE BRINGING HOME THE TREE 76 3RD IN SERIES MIB
US $.99

1976 Avon WEDGWOOD CHRISTMAS Collector Plate
US $12.50

1981 Avon FIRST EDITION CHRISTMAS Collector Plate
US $10.50

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Collectors Plates Values|Price Guide

Figuring Collectors Plates Values