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Here are answers to the commonly asked questions about where to resell Painted Ponies, and what their current value is:

When collectors choose to resell their Painted Ponies, we recommend doing so on eBay. There is also a Facebook group, which was set up by Painted Ponies collectors and is not monitored by The Trail of Painted Corporate Office, where you can offer your Painted Ponies for sale. Here is a link to that Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PaintedPoniessellbuyswapauction

To find the current perceived value of your Painted Ponies, we suggest searching on eBay for the same figurine with a similar edition number. If you have an eBay account, you can look up what that particular figurine has sold for recently, and that will give you an even more accurate perceived value. 

 

Carrianna Glenn from Virginia wrote on January 07, 2024:
Have 0019 Black Jack....what is value and do they still make this series
Response From Trailmaster:
The "Black Jack" figurine is retired and no longer available directly through The Trail of Painted Ponies. To find the current perceived value of your Painted Ponies, we suggest searching on eBay for the same figurine with a similar edition number. If you have an eBay account, you can look up what that particular figurine has sold for recently, and that will give you an even more accurate perceived value.
Joan Sleeter from Tijeras, New Mexico wrote on January 02, 2024:
I have inherited a "War Pony" from my mother, I know she got it very early. It does not have an Edition # on it. Only the number 2,227 hand painted on the bottom where usually both the edition number and the number are located. What does this mean?
Response From Trailmaster:
The "War Pony" figurine that you have is referred to as “Pre-E” figurine. During the first Trail of Painted Ponies figurine release, which was Winter 2003, there were 6 resin figurines created without the “1E” in the edition number, up to figurine number 3,600. These include the following Painted Ponies figurines: "Boot Scootin' Horsey," "Fireman Pony," "Karuna," "Motorcycle Mustang," "War Pony" and "Caballo Brilliante."
Liz from Australia wrote on December 27, 2023:
How can I tell if a pony is genuine? Not fake! It’s The kokopelii
Response From Trailmaster:
Please email photos of the underside of the base of the figurine, plus the front and back side, to The Trail of Painted Ponies at: info@paintedponies.com, and we will be happy to take a look at the figurine for you.
Isabella Fleckenstein from Las Vegas wrote on December 25, 2023:
I was wondering if you made lady widow a figure. I can see it in the 2021 paper that came with the 2021 horse but can’t find it any where not even sold ones.
Response From Trailmaster:
The "Lady Widow" design was not crafted into a production figurine, but may be considered again at some point in the future.
Jill Groves from Florida wrote on December 14, 2023:
I just bought a used clydesdale. It was very scummy dirty. when i tried to clean it, it looks like the finish is coming off. how do I clean it properly?
Response From Trailmaster:
The cleaning advice was usually give is to first try one of those air-sprayers used to clean keyboards, and then gently wipe with a damp cotton cloth. Not knowing what the conditions were that left your Pony "scummy", that is still what we would suggest. Good luck.
Kaitlin from Pennsylvania wrote on December 12, 2023:
I have 3 retired ponies 2E/1168, 1E/0233, 3E/7249. Is there a way to know how many of each was sold? I am trying to find their worth. Ebay does not show any of one of them. Thank you.
Response From Trailmaster:
If you have Retired Painted Ponies figurines, then the final edition number at retirement will be shown on the Collectors Checklist, which you can see by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://www.trailofpaintedponies.com/collectors-checklist.php
Martin Ciura from Elyria, Ohio wrote on December 11, 2023:
Why do I not see my Christmas horse in the retired area? I purchased it in 2008, so it must be retired by now. Just curious...
Response From Trailmaster:
Not all older Painted Ponies are retired. You can look up any Painted Ponies on the Registry featured on The Trail of Painted Ponies Official Website, and it will say if they are retired or not. To visit the Registry, please copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://www.trailofpaintedponies.com/registry/registry_login.php
Angel from arizona wrote on December 06, 2023:
when did the ponies 1E/0010 start to be called blue ribbon. and when did they stop sending to the public stores for those low numbers
Response From Trailmaster:
Painted Ponies figurines are considered Blue Ribbon Editions if they have edition number 1E/0001 through 1E/0012. Those are only available on The Trail of Painted Ponies Official Store, which you can visit by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://shop.trailofpaintedponies.com
Shirlee from Tucson wrote on December 01, 2023:
What is approx worth of a 1E/ 3051 item # 1460 Route 66 pony
Response From Trailmaster:
To find the current perceived value of your Painted Ponies, we suggest searching on eBay for the same figurine with a similar edition number. If you have an eBay account, you can look up what that particular figurine has sold for recently, and that will give you an even more accurate perceived value.
Patricia from Alabama wrote on November 30, 2023:
Is it possible to commission an artist to create a pony based on your own horse?
Response From Trailmaster:
Yes, we have several Painted Ponies artists who have worked with someone to create a custom Pony. Send us pictures and information and someone will get back to you.