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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.

TJ Henne from Spring, Tx wrote on December 12, 2016:

I have a retired BRAND new Silver Lining pony I want to find out more info on it or where is the best place to sell it for the best price. Its still wrapped in the box. Has these numbers on the bottom 5E7,623. I look forward to hearing from you.

Response From Trailmaster:

Best place to sell it for the best price would be on eBay, with good pix and detailed description, including the fact that it was created by Star York, the artist who sculpted many of the original Painted Pony forms, and the fact that it is retired so no more will be made.

Laura from NC wrote on December 08, 2016:

Hi, When does a pony become retired, is there a certain criteria that is followed. Also, if a horse is not retired, but no longer offered through the TPP site, is there another avenue as a reseller to obtain these ponies? Thanks, Laura

Response From Trailmaster:

Good question. The criteria for retirement involves considerations such as whether its popularity has peaked, how many we have in inventory, and if, by retiring a Pony, it will maximize its value on the secondary market. We try to announce retirements on a scheduled basis, and sometimes we do run out of stock on a Pony before we announce its retirement. In that case, you can check with us at info@paintedponies.com and we can try and help you locate a particular Pony.

sonja renfro from Lubbock, Texas wrote on December 08, 2016:

I love my "Little Big Horse figurine". But his dimensions are larger than the other Ponies and he looks out of place! Can you tell me why he was made in a different dimension.

Response From Trailmaster:

Good question. When we considered a tribute to this breed, we were confronted with the fact that when it came to scale, if we were to be accurate, it would be much smaller than, say, a Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred, breeds the other figurines are modeled after. So, because the breed has such a big personality, which the title conveys, we decided to go large. The risk, as you point out, is that it would look out of place when displayed beside other Painted Pony figurines. But we felt that altogether it made such a charming package, we decided to take artistic license and "err" on the size we ended up with.

Barbara from Washington wrote on December 07, 2016:

We recently had one of our painted ponies broken in a move. it is a retired 1E #1462. I am trying to determine a current value for the insurance company. Can you possibly tell me where I could obtain this info? Thank you

Response From Trailmaster:

Sorry to hear. Can you provide us with the name of the Pony?

Katheren from Texas wrote on December 03, 2016:

is there a possibility I might purchase the "Gift from the sea figurine".

Response From Trailmaster:

Unfortunately this figurine is completely sold out. You may be able to find one in a local store that carries Painted Ponies - call first - or else on eBay. While it has not been officially retired, we do not currently have plans to produce any more.

Laura from NC wrote on December 03, 2016:

WHat is the best way to get a price on my collection or what retired ponies are selling for? Thanks, Laura

Response From Trailmaster:

Currently, the best way to get a price on your retired Ponies is to see what other collectors are selling them for on eBay.

kevin from florida wrote on December 01, 2016:

Is Tewa with no edition number or no wtiting real and rare

Response From Trailmaster:

It's unusual for there not to be an edition number on a figurine, but sometimes that happened. It does not increase the value of the piece, however.

debbie butler from lafayette Alabama wrote on November 18, 2016:

is the Prarie Princess in stock and available to order

Response From Trailmaster:

Prairie Princess is available to order directly from the Official Store.The Standard Edition is currently 50% off. If you type in "The Prairie Princess" in the search bar at the top right corner of the TOPP website or Official Store, this figurine can be viewed and purchased.

Joni from Texas wrote on November 08, 2016:

I bought a paint your own kit as a present and would like to know what kind of paint I should get to go with it.

Response From Trailmaster:

We generally recommend a quality acrylic paint, but the surface ot the PYO kits can also accomodate oil paints.

Michelle Perryman from Arizona wrote on November 07, 2016:

What does on hold mean on an order?583

Response From Trailmaster:

It would be best to call our toll free number for answers to questions about your order.