[cleosmum]

Renaissance Room in Ocala is a reputable consignment store. I’ve sold some Waterford and Lenox pieces there, and you get half of what they sell for. Better than having them collect dust! Good luck.

[Paul1934]

We make a point of bringing a box or two of the Hummels, regular and Big Bites, WITH the skins when we come down from CT.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Half? I was thinking maybe 10 percent after the consignment fee.

True. It would be better to sell them on your own

[024engine]

There are very reputable shops, but Hummels aren't bringing any money.

[Catalina36]

I am sorry to say. Hummel's are not in demand like they were in the 60's and 70's. I inherited 7 Hummel's in beautiful condition. All different about 4" to 5" tall. I sold all 7 for $50.00 on the Facebook Market Place. Not a quick sale, took about a month. Some people offered less but I would not budge. Forget selling on Ebay to costly to ship and very competitive. Good Luck

[paulajr]

Donate them somewhere. I had a bunch before we moved that my mother collected. No one wants them anymore. Like someone said....maybe someone will want one they are missing in a collection, but mainly people are “over” them....

[jimbo2012]

I think ebay is now 11% all in, figure cost to ship and build into price so you offer free shipping, set buy it now price and accept offers (which U can accept or reject)

[badfog02554@gmail.com]

eBay

[airstreamingypsy]

Join Nextdoor and selling them on their buy and sell section. Try Facebook marketplace too. Shipping fees have gotten crazy.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by 024engine

There are very reputable shops, but Hummels aren't bringing any money.

They have fallen out of favor. You are correct. They are no longer sought after or wanted. They aren't worth much anymore.

However, they still have a sweet beauty. Sister Berta Hummel was a artist who really captured the sweetness and loveliness of children and others. I have a little statue of one of the original American patriots done by her and passed down. They are too lovely to discard and not valuable monetarily. These kinds of things are a real challenge to many of us. Pitch or keep.

[Curtisbwp]

My wife has many of those.

[merrymini]

They have gone the way of the dodo bird like dolls, model trains, lenox and wedgewood. No one wants them and selling on ebay does not make sense economically. They have almost no value.

[kathleenhenn]

I would be interested in buying some of your hummels. Please call 469 569-0244. Kathleen

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Dotneko

We just recently moved down to TV and brought with us about 40 Hummels that we collected over the years. Does anyone know a reputable consignment shop to bring them to? I dont really want to sell them out of my garage lol.
TIA

Seems the collector craze (I was into it too, every Christmas, anniversary, birthday, it was a new addition I would ask for) has been over for some years. I noticed most are worth LESS than hubby paid years ago. Same for the Precious Moments I collected for years. Decided I might as well just enjoy some, like my PM Christmas Village I decided to put up in total this year to improve spirits, and a few Hummels that have special memories of ski trips over seas, etc. Otherwise, to charity and hope they bring something to help others, I got my enjoyment mostly from the "adventure" of collecting from various places and locations.

[DAVES]

[QUOTE=kathyspear;1878749]I've been selling on eBay for 20+ years and used to teach "How to Sell on eBay classes". I still use it for certain things but the fees have gone through the roof. You pay a small fee to list an item, a "final value fee" when you sell something (which can be 10% of the price), and then you pay Paypal to process the transaction. Plan on about 20% in fees. Also, when you check the listings on eBay to determine what your item might bring be sure to click the "Sold Items" box in the left hand pane. (It doesn't matter what someone is currently listing an item for, just what people have been willing to pay for one.) Keep in mind, also, that you need to package things well and schlep them to the post office or UPS. Lots of work involved in eBaying if you do it properly.

I being a pack rat had a house loaded with stuff. We are talking loaded. Over a period of 2-3 years we did garage sales, ebay, metal recycling and I was on first name basis with the guy at the county dump. Each was it's own adventure.

Ebay has changed quite a bit in recent years. Most people are honest BUT. You can no longer leave negative feedback for a buyer. So as a seller a buyer that you would not want to deal with will have excellent feedback. Everyone pays with paypal. Any issue and paypal will charge the seller back and side with the buyer. At my peak, I would run 20-30 items a week. Ebay now demands your social security number. Imagine an audit
due to stuff you sold on ebay.

The original post selling Hummels. Assuming they are perfect. Someone with the same one but theirs is chipped, a small chip and the value is half or less can switch it with yours and report that yours was chipped-arrived chipped. You the seller will pay shipping both ways and get back an item worth far less than it actually was.

I've not seen it recently. People used to sell stuff for you on ebay and they would typically take half of the price it sold for.

To anyone thinking about selling on ebay, I would start small. Learn and get some feedback.

For me, I made about 50,000 in three-four years. I met some interesting people.
I had an old doorknob. I was shocked at how much people bid on it and that there are people who collect door knobs. Buying stuff. You can find almost anything on ebay.
I bought brake parts for a 1950 Schwinn. A friend helped me install them and I a year or so later when I realized we were moving I sold the bike on ebay. Time? I bet I made ten cents an hour.

As to a tax deduction. I think few people in the villages, most are retired, qualify to itemize. The standard deduction you do not get any tax deductions.