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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.

Jodee from colorado wrote on May 06, 2014:

Hello, I was going to buy some of the recently retired ponies, and I noticed 1 of them is on backorder. Will more be coming in soon or is it permently gone from your store since it has been retired? Thanks!

Response From Trailmaster:

The retired Ponies on the Official Store that are marked Backorder will be coming soon. You can call the 800 number to find out when.

chris britt from xenia, ohio wrote on May 05, 2014:

I have a pony that has an blank edition or number on it. Is it worth anything since it is unique?

Response From Trailmaster:

Each of the Painted Pony figurines are hand-numbered, and on occasion one slips through that is not numbered. This is anomaly and as not proven to be of greater value than a numbered figurine.

Betty from Houston wrote on May 01, 2014:

I have been giving my granddaughter your horses and am now confused on the size. How many different sizes do you have? I just bid on a horse and was told that it is 6" (tall?). I think that is smaller than what I have been buying. Thank you.

Response From Trailmaster:

The standard and most popular size of the Painted Pony figurines is approximately 6". I say approximately because the rearing horse form, for example, stands taller. Over the years we have created a 9" figurine, and several years ago we came out with the Happy Trails Collection, which averaged 4". If you want to cross-reference with our Collectors Checklist.

Diane Labiendo from SC wrote on April 27, 2014:

Is the Iron Horse available for purchase?

Response From Trailmaster:

Neither the Official Trail of Painted Ponies Store nor our manufacturer have any more "Iron Horse" figurines. Your best bet would be to check with local stores who may still have one on their shelves, or eBay. Good luck.

David Gage from Phoenix, AZ wrote on April 23, 2014:

I have a small collection of about 12 horses. I am adding the ponies to a much larger collection of horses that was once my grandfathers horses. I am curious if there is a price guide to find out what the value of the ponies are, not only for sale, but also insurance purposes

Response From Trailmaster:

There are so many factors that influence the going price on any collectible that we have not felt that we could create a credible price guide for Painted Ponies. The retail price it was purchased for should be the starting point, and you might check eBay to see what other collectors are willing to spend above that.

Susie from Houston, TX wrote on April 23, 2014:

When and where will the next exclusive 6â€ figurine be available?

Response From Trailmaster:

We create "exclusive" figurines rarely. The last one was for Dixie Stampede. At this time we are not having discussions to create another, but if the right opportunity came along, that could change.

Kari from Imperial ,Ca wrote on April 19, 2014:

I just love the painted pony with the bunnies ( Hop a-long) on it. Is this one available for purchase?

Response From Trailmaster:

We have not yet crafted "Hop-a-long" into a figurine.

Kevin Neal from Houston wrote on April 17, 2014:

How can I get my Spirit Pony repaired?

Response From Trailmaster:

Sorry to say, we do not have a horse hospital when it comes to broken Painted Ponies. Our advice would be to take it to a local crafts store and see what they suggest.

clinton guy from walbridge ohio wrote on April 13, 2014:

i was wondering if when we were one by yellowman was ever going to be released

Response From Trailmaster:

Since "When We Were One" was created as a life-size Painted Pony, I don't think there has been another Pony that has been requested as much as this one. But Yellowman has told us that he does not want it reproduced as a figurine, and we must respect his wishes.

Ann from Georgia wrote on April 09, 2014:

Would the Trail every consider doing a car tag? Maybe with the Trail logo on it.

Response From Trailmaster:

We aren't sure there would be a whole lot of people interested in this particular category. But if you would like to have one custom made, we would be glad to give you permission and provide you with the artwork.