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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. 

 

regina kowalski from orlando florida wrote on February 11, 2022:
i cant seem to find the ornament collector checklist. Did you delete it?
Response From Trailmaster:
To find the Ornament Collector Checklist, try this; http://trailofpaintedponies.com/pdf/checklist-ornaments.pdf
Cathy from Utah wrote on February 07, 2022:
Why is my give me wings blank? No edition or number?
Response From Trailmaster:
Sometimes samples that are created for our approval make their way into the marketplace. It sounds like what you have is one of them.
Heather from Oregon wrote on February 05, 2022:
I have 2 painted ponies that I am trying to figure out the value of..I dont understand how the edition reflects on the price. I have a war pony 16E, and a Medicine horse 10E. How can I figure out the worth?
Response From Trailmaster:
It is true that Painted Pony figurines have become one of those rare collectibles that appreciate in value over time. What is difficult to determine is just how much they appreciate in value because there is no book, no register, nowhere you can go that will give you "market value." A variety of factors come into play. Edition number. A lower edition number (1E) is perceived to have a higher value than a lower edition number (16E). Whether and when it was retired needs to be considered , and how popular it was up until that time. Whether the artist's signature is included adds desirability, and of course its condition, and whether it comes with its original packaging. And finally, how coveted it is by the collector. Perhaps there will be an emotional reason for wanting that particular piece, or it could complete a grouping within the overall collection. The only measure we know of to determine its worth will be when you put it up for sale someplace like eBay... and let the bidding begin.
Brenda Smith from Alabam wrote on January 24, 2022:
Can you tell me the names of 2003 ponies that have PRE-E? I know War Pony and Karuna re pre-e, but what are the other 4? Thanks!
Response From Trailmaster:
The Pre-E figurines from the first release are: Boot Scootin' Horsey, Fireman Pony, Karuna, Motorcycle Mustang, War Pony and Caballo Brilliante.
Eddie Diener from Waterloo Ontario Canada wrote on January 22, 2022:
Sorry, my previous email asked for location of the life-size Cats Night Out, it is actually called Kitty Cats Ball. Thanks
Response From Trailmaster:
The original Kitty Cat's Ball was not created on a life-size Painted Pony form, but rather on a much smaller Masterwork form. It was purchased by a private collector.
Cathy from Utah wrote on January 21, 2022:
What about military themed ponies? I know there are some.
Response From Trailmaster:
On the Official Painted Ponies Website, all Military and Patriotic Ponies can be found under: Collectors/Registry/Ponies by Theme/Patriotic Ponies. A new Registry account will need to be created if a collector has not visited the Registry before. It is a simple sign-up, with just an email address and password.
Nancy L. Bailey from NM wrote on January 20, 2022:
FANTASTIC Fillies Looking for this pony
Response From Trailmaster:
Fantastic Fillies figurines sold out and was retired a number of years ago.
Debbie Lucchi from CA wrote on January 03, 2022:
Why is the Crossing Rainbow Bridge unavailable & where can I purchase it?
Response From Trailmaster:
Sorry to frustrate you. Crossing Rainbow Bridge has been a very popular Painted Pony and sold out. But more have been ordered, and should show up for sale on our Official Store in the coming weeks.
Valerie from Surrey bc canada wrote on December 30, 2021:
I understand how to read how many ponies were produced in each edition. But how do you know how many other editions there are and how many were produced in each edition?
Response From Trailmaster:
We keep track of that information in-house, and provide it upon request.
Shelly L Skarpinsky from Canada AB wrote on December 18, 2021:
I have 2 ponies that were purchased approx. 20 year ago. Kindred Spirits and Route 66 Never been displayed or taken out of the box Would they have some Value now?
Response From Trailmaster:
I would certainly think so. Go on eBay and see if there are any other of these Ponies for sale, what their edition number is and what they are priced at. That should give you a good indication of their current market value.