Thinking of selling collection, Vectis or a Toy Dealer for best 'quick' price?

[Fawns61]

As title suggests I am thinking of selling my collection, due to house downsizing. I don't do EvilBay or belong to Facebook and don't have the time or energy to sell it item by item.

I know I won't get as much via a Toy Dealer or Toy Auction but wondered how much less, in percentage terms, I was likely to get?
Also, how would it compare between a Dealer or Auctioneers? I know dealers give a lot less but then there are the horrendous fees + VAT + transportation costs etc if I went via Vectis.

I would really appreciate all input and suggestions, thanks

 

[lejackal]

If it's a decent collection use Vectis. You'll get double or triple what a dealer will pay

 

[theforceuk]

Agreed, if it's a big collection. Hassle free for you as well, no come backs.

 

[Stubbs]

Hello Fawns

Where are you located and do you have any images of any of your collection.

many thanks

 

[Fawns61]

Thank you for all the replies so far, everyone

 

[Fawns61]

Hello Fawns

Where are you located and do you have any images of any of your collection.

many thanks

Hi, I'm in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Am about to post some updated images on the Valuation board from my post of around 2017. Will also try and find the photos I took of the Shuttle on my other thread.

My collection basically consists of loose figures, spaceships etc - none rare unfortunately. I have about 10 carded ROTJ ones, a few boxed mini rigs and ships (most of the boxes incomplete and tatty though), pop-up books and some comics.

Also have a few newer SW figures on cards from the 90's and a couple of toys and a 48" Battle Buddy Stormtrooper.

 

[edd_jedi]

If your collection is mostly loose and 'low end' carded figures Vectis will probably still take them, but bundle them into a general TV auction. They tend to only do specialist sales for large collections with lots of rare/expensive items. But that would still probably be the best way to go for effort vs reward.

 

[Fawns61]

If your collection is mostly loose and 'low end' carded figures Vectis will probably still take them, but bundle them into a general TV auction. They tend to only do specialist sales for large collections with lots of rare/expensive items. But that would still probably be the best way to go for effort vs reward.

I'm trying to sort a list of items and some photos to send to Vectis to see what they say, as their website says you can do this for a free valuation. That will then give me an idea of the way forward, I think.

 

[UKS]

Toy Dealers will offer very low compared to auction prices.

 

[Stubbs]

Toy Dealers will offer very low compared to auction prices.

This is true but also don't forget most auction houses will charge you 25% on you overall take.