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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.

Marilynn from Montana wrote on October 27, 2022:

In July we had a house fire. The painted ponies I have were not burned but are smoke damaged. How should I clean them?

Response From Trailmaster:

Without personally inspecting the damage caused by the smoke, it's hard to know what to advise. I'd start with a gentle wipe with a soft damp cloth and see how that does. And for resistant areas, maybe try Q-tips sprayed with diluted alcohol. Good luck.

Brandie Caldwell from Missouri wrote on October 05, 2022:

I have a prototype of a painted pony that was never released. Can you authenticate it?

Response From Trailmaster:

Send a picture of it, and the bottom of the base, to: Rikki@paintedponies.com.

ginny from Minnesota wrote on October 03, 2022:

I have 4 retired painted ponies Im looking to sell but dont know what theey are worth, Need a good website that can help me price them, Thanks Ginny

Response From Trailmaster:

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, which you may need to copy and past into your web browser: 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.

Melissa Corbin Nondorf from Warren, In wrote on September 17, 2022:

Is a figurine more valueable if it has the edition but no numbers?

Response From Trailmaster:

No.

Katheryn Caudill from NC wrote on September 14, 2022:

When is the Halloween pony going to be available?

Response From Trailmaster:

We will be announcing the next Halloween Pony at the beginning of 2003,and it will be available in the summer of 2023.

Elizabeth Rock from Minnesota wrote on September 13, 2022:

I purchased Karuna by Ali Mac Graw for my daughter, it said it was rare, how many are in circulation?

Response From Trailmaster:

Karuna is indeed rare. It was part of the very first Painted Pony release back in 2003. The last one produced was a 2E 3,448, which means 13,488 were produced.

Tammy from Virginia wrote on September 11, 2022:

Summer Inspiration Art Competition. Can you purchase these at all?? Tammy

Response From Trailmaster:

The Summer Inspiration Art Competition produced some terrific designs that will be part of future releases. The first of these will be announced in the Summer of 2023.

Roseanna from Oregon wrote on September 08, 2022:

I assume Pre-E means no edition designation. Are these more valuable OR?

Response From Trailmaster:

Pre-E refers to the first several hundred castings of the first eight Ponies that were launched in the winter of 2003. It was an oversight on the part of the factory, which was corrected when it was discovered. In the eyes of serious collectors, the Pre-E's are perceived to have a special value.

Martha Patton from Bridgeport, WV wrote on September 03, 2022:

Explain what standard edition means compared to say E1 or 16 E and also the number after that.

Response From Trailmaster:

At the top of the Homepage, to the right, you will see a category marked Q&A. You will find the answer to this and many other questions there.

Michelle Harvey from Louisiana wrote on August 09, 2022:

My brother passed away and I am trying to sell his collection. Any suggestions would be helpful.Thank you

Response From Trailmaster:

Sorry to hear. The best place to sell your brother's collection is on eBay.