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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. 

 

Ken Favata from NV wrote on August 16, 2021:
follow up to your answer: The last number at retirement for the large "War Pony" was 2E/2,721. That means 12,721 figurines were produced. - are you saying 10000 were produced of this horse in 1E and 2721 in 2E, or do we have to add 10000 to the number shown so that all 12721 were in 2E? thank you
Response From Trailmaster:
Ten thousand were produced in first edition (1E), and 2721 2E's were produced.
Suzanne from Athens, Ga wrote on July 19, 2021:
I had a cowgirl trinket box a gift from my daughter that was stolen recently . Do you know where I can find another . It’s by trail of painedponies. Thank you
Response From Trailmaster:
Sorry to hear your trinket box was stolen. For a limited period of time we produced Painted Pony trinket boxes, but we discontinued the line due to a rise in pricing that we felt put them beyond the reach of many collectors. As it just so happens, we have been recently approached by a new company that is interested in producing trinket boxes, but they would not be available until next year.
Carol Meeks from Georgia, USA wrote on July 17, 2021:
What does "sample" mean when it shows where the edition should be. Also, was/is there a "Horse of a different color" collection?
Response From Trailmaster:
Before we proceed with a Painted Pony figurine, we create a few approved sample which are sometimes called Artist's Proofs or Foundry Copies. These are used by the manufacturers as examples to follow, and some of these are also sent to us for final approval and to our distributor who displays them at showrooms. In effect, this creates a separate edition before the full line goes into production.
Shirley from canada wrote on July 13, 2021:
What kind of material was used to produce the ponies?
Response From Trailmaster:
When we first started out, back in 2003, Painted Ponies were made either of resin or porcelain. Breakage forced us to discontinue with porcelain and stick with an artist grade resin.
Tiara Kennedy from Iowa wrote on July 12, 2021:
Wanted to know if my 2 ponies are worth anything?
Response From Trailmaster:
Tiara, I'm not sure what you are asking. Which 2 Ponies are you referring to? It matters. And when you ask if they are "worth anything," do you mean that literally? Please take a look at the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section of this website.
Kerry Price from Sacramento, CS wrote on July 11, 2021:
Do you have a painted pony with the zodiac sign of cancer?
Response From Trailmaster:
A zodiac Painted Pony is under consideration, but has not yet been produced.
Sharon Vertuno from Minnesota wrote on July 11, 2021:
The site says Mystic Fall 2010 says not retired, however, I just printed the collectors checklist, says it is retired 7/12 1E/7,645. Which is correct? Sharon Vertuno
Response From Trailmaster:
"Mystic" was retired in July 2012. This information needed to be updated on the Registry, which it was this morning.
Chelsea from Maine wrote on July 11, 2021:
When might the Halloween pony “Lady Window” be available for purchase?
Response From Trailmaster:
"Lady Widow" is one of our favorite Halloween designs, but it has not yet been crafted as a figurine. We will be reviewing this decision.
David from TX wrote on July 01, 2021:
I need to return a pony that arrived damaged. I need a return materials authorization please. Order TP6041894
Response From Trailmaster:
Sorry to hear this. Someone from our office will be contacting you right away.
Emma from Virginia wrote on June 25, 2021:
Hello, I was wondering if theres a sample pony available for sale of Midnight Glow?
Response From Trailmaster:
No, there are no "Midnight Glow" figurine samples available at this time.