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Your Collection?

Whether you're moving house, need some quick cash, or just fancy a change of scenery in your display cabinet, selling collectibles can feel overwhelming. Do you brave the chaos of online marketplaces yourself, or let someone else handle the hassle? We've been buying and selling toys and collectibles in Ireland for years, so let us share what we've learned.

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The Reality Check: Not Everything is Gold

Before you start dreaming of riches, let's be blunt. That TikTok showing someone finding a "rare" figure worth thousands? They're not showing you the storage costs, eBay fees, packaging nightmares, or the months it took to actually sell.

Here's the truth: an item is only worth what someone will actually pay for it. A figure might be "worth" €200 online, but if no one's buying, it's worth precisely nothing.

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Buying collections across Ireland & Northern Ireland

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Fast yes or no on collections

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Who Actually Buys Collections?

Specialist retailers like us - We're looking for items we know will sell to our customers across Ireland. We've got a good feel for what collectors actually want.

Private collectors - Other enthusiasts hunting for that one missing piece or grail item they've been after for ages.

Our network of specialist dealers - Sometimes we team up with comic dealers, retro game shops, or other specialists. Means you can sell everything in one go instead of traipsing around different shops.

What we all have in common? We're looking at condition, popularity, rarity, and price. A mint-condition figure from a beloved franchise will always outperform a damaged one from an obscure series.

Market Forces: Supply, Demand and Reality

The collectibles market moves like any other - driven by demand, nostalgia cycles, and pop culture moments. Just look at the Pokémon card boom during lockdown, or how horror figures spike around Halloween.

Pro tip: eBay sold listings are your best friend for research. Ignore active listings - sellers often start high and pray. Focus on what actually sold, when, and in what condition.

The Comic Book Cautionary Tale

The '90s comic boom is a perfect lesson. Publishers printed millions of "collectible" variants, speculators hoarded them, and... they became worthless. Why? Massive print runs plus artificial scarcity equals disappointed investors.

Meanwhile, genuinely rare Golden Age comics from the '40s and '50s? Still climbing in value because they're actually scarce.

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Research Like a Pro

Before listing anything or contacting dealers, create a proper inventory:

Manufacturer and series (NECA, McFarlane, Funko Pop, etc.)
Character and specific variant
Year of release
Condition (mint, loose, damaged, packaging status)
Any accessories or original packaging

For games, note the console and whether you have the original case/manual. These details matter enormously to final value.

Selling Your Collection: DIY vs Trade-In

Once you've done your homework and know roughly what things are worth, you've got two main options. Here's the honest breakdown:

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Option 1: Selling It Yourself

Best for: Patient sellers with time to spare and higher-value items

What's Great About It

Maximum profit - You keep 100% of the sale price
Full control - Set your own prices and terms
That sweet notification sound - When something actually sells
Marie Kondo vibes - Making space and money simultaneously

What's Not So Great

Fees everywhere - eBay takes 10%, PayPal wants their cut, postage costs add up
Time vampire - Photography, listing, messaging, packaging, posting... it never ends
Buyer drama - Returns, complaints, "item not as described" claims
Market timing roulette - Your rare figure might suddenly become common
The Facebook Marketplace curse - "Hi hun, is this available? Will you take €5 for your €50 item? Can you deliver it by hand to Kerry?"

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Option 2: Trading with Irish Collectibles Dealers

Best for: Quick sales, bulk collections, or when you can't be bothered with the hassle

What's Great About It

Speed - Cash in your pocket within days, not months
Simplicity - One conversation, one transaction, job done
No platform fees - We handle all the selling costs and risks
Quick sales without the drama - No dealing with eBay returns, negative feedback, or buyers who ghost you after making offers
Market protection - If demand crashes, that's our problem
Nationwide service - We work with collections across Ireland, with free shipping or collection for larger hauls
Multiple options - Buy outright or consign - whatever works better for your situation
One-stop shop - Got figures AND comics AND games? We can sort the lot through our network of dealers

What's Not So Great

Lower returns - Expect roughly 30-40% of potential retail value
We're picky - We only buy what we know we can sell

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Why the Trade-In Price Difference?

Look, we get it. When we offer €30 for something you've seen sell for €100, it stings. But here's what that price covers:

Our expertise in pricing and marketing
Storage costs while waiting for the right buyer
Platform fees when we eventually sell
Business overheads - rent, staff, utilities, insurance, VAT
Risk - What if the market crashes or we can't sell it?
Fair profit - We're running a business here!

When you sell to us, you're paying for convenience and certainty. No eBay drama, no Facebook Marketplace timewasters asking "is this still available hun?" at 11pm.

How to Get the Best Deal from Irish Toy Dealers

Ready to see if we're interested? Here's how to get the best possible outcome:

1. Clean Your Stuff

A dusty figure looks unloved. A clean one suggests it's been treasured. This simple step can genuinely increase what we'll offer.

2. Do Your Homework First

Create that inventory list we mentioned. Manufacturer, character, year, condition. The more details you give us, the faster we can tell you if it's something we'd be interested in.

3. Take Decent Photos

Good lighting, multiple angles, close-ups of any damage. We can't properly assess what we can't see clearly.

4. Be Realistic About Pricing

Remember that 30-40% figure. If you want 80% of retail value, selling yourself is your only option.

5. Think About Bundling

Sometimes collections work better as themed lots. A complete horror figure collection is often more attractive than random individual pieces scattered about.

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Selling Collectibles in Ireland: Our Process

We've been part of Ireland's collecting community for years, working with customers from Dublin to Belfast and everywhere in between. Here's exactly how it works:

Step-by-Step: How We Buy Collections

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We research what interests us - usually get back to you within 48 hours

We make a fair offer for items we'd like to buy or consign

Sort out collection or drop-off - We can offer shipping for larger collections, or visit our Dublin showroom after we've agreed terms

Get paid immediately - no waiting around for bank transfers

We're only interested in stuff we know we can sell to our customers, so we won't waste your time with items that don't fit our market.

Mixed Collections: The Full Service

Got figures AND comics AND retro games? Instead of traipsing around different shops, we often team up with comic dealers and retro game specialists. Means you can sell everything in one go, all coordinated through our Dublin location.

Important: Please WhatsApp or email us first before visiting - we need to see photos and chat about your collection before any in-person meetings. Saves everyone's time!

Visit Our Dublin Showroom

Prefer face-to-face dealing? We're happy to arrange a meeting at our Dublin showroom - but please contact us first with photos and details of your collection. This ensures we can make the best use of everyone's time and give you our full attention.

Once we've reviewed your collection details, you can visit to discuss terms and complete the transaction. Our showroom also lets you see the quality standards we maintain and browse our current stock.

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The Bottom Line

There's no wrong choice here - only what works best for you. Want maximum money and don't mind the hassle? Sell it yourself. Want quick, professional service without the drama? See if we're interested in buying or consigning your collection.

Either way, do your research first. Knowledge is power in the collectibles game.

For more detailed information about our trade-in and consignment options, check out our buying guide.

We work with collections of all sizes across Ireland, but only items we know we can sell. Send us what you have and we'll let you know if there's a match.