Buying My Little Pony on eBay is a great way to expand your Hasbro’s My Little Pony collection, but you need to know a few essentials in order to be a savvy eBay shopper. This article will show you how to go about finding the most auctions possible for ponies so you can find the best price and how to know whether or not you would be getting a good deal once you want to bid. Many people pay more than they have to for My Little Pony on eBay. Make sure you don’t spend too much when expanding your collection!Things You Will Need
All you will need to buy My Little Pony on eBay is a computer, an eBay account, a PayPal account, and an idea of which type or types of ponies you are looking for.
Step 1 Decide what you’re looking to purchase. Are you looking for a specific My Little Pony? Or do you just want to see if there are any good deals in eBay auctions at the moment? If you are looking for a specific pony, you can type that My Little Pony’s name or description in the eBay search bar. If you are just looking for deals in general, you can just search “My Little Pony.”Step 2 Look for My Little Pony eBay auctions. In order to find the best My Little Pony bargain, you need to maximize the number of auctions you can find which contain ponies you are looking for. There are a few techniques that will help you dig below the “surface” to find your My Little Pony in auctions that other buyers may not have noticed.
- Search your pony’s name on eBay, being sure to also click the “search in descriptions” option. Sometimes you can find the My Little Pony you are looking for up for sale along with other ponies or even other toys (mostly 80’s toys) when the pony’s name itself, will not be in the eBay listing title.
- Try skipping your My Little Pony’s name, and instead describe the pony in your eBay search. For instance, use “yellow, wings, pony,” instead of the pony “Dancing Butterflies.” The seller may not be familiar with My Little Pony and will only describe it in the auction title, perhaps not even knowing the brand.
Look for listings of My Little Pony lots, and take the time to look at the pictures. Your pony's name may not be listed, as many sellers won’t even know the names, but you might spot your pony in the seller’s pictures.Step 3 Find out the current market value of the My Little Pony you want to bid on. Generally, you can expect to pay about four to ten dollars per pony, including shipping and handling fees, unless it is an in-demand or special edition pony of some sort. The higher price ranges will top off at around $50.00, but do not spend this much without first checking the value of the pony. There are a few ways to do this.
- There are many websites out there created by knowledgeable My Little Pony fans which include pony price guides listed by name, year and generation of pony. Just do an internet search of “My Little Pony” to find these sites. Market price is constantly changing according to demand, however these estimates remain a quite accurate guide.
- Look at what your My Little Pony is selling for on other eBay auctions. Watch a small group of them until they end to get a general idea as to what people are paying for that particular pony. Don’t forget to figure in shipping and handling into your costs.
For those ponies that are not consistently found on eBay, the best way to get accurate information is to go to a forum for My Little Pony collectors. You will probably have to join in order to post, but it will be worth it because you will be able to ask other member’s questions, who are very eager to share their expertise! You will be able to ask the current market value of the exact pony you are bidding on, and even post a link to the eBay auction you want to bid in for opinions on the deal! They will be able to estimate how rare that exact pony is as well. It doesn’t get better than firsthand input!Step 4 Know the right questions to ask the eBay seller. After you find a decent auction to bid in, and you know what a fair price would be for that pony, be sure to ask the seller any important information that is not included in the listing.
Many My Little Pony’s have numerous editions of the same pony for different years. This can affect the pony’s value, so if the seller hasn’t posted it, you should ask. It is usually easy to find, on the bottom of the pony’s foot. Also ask if the pony is flat-footed as opposed to being concave. First year, original collector’s ponies are 1982 and have flat-feet, which may be listed as “FF.”
You will also want to know about the pony’s condition. As for the body, you will want to know about discolorations, blemishes, cracks, marks, tail rust, scratched paint, or loose heads. As for the mane and tail hair, you need to know if it is smooth or frizzy, and if it has been replaced or cut.
If a seller does not know much about My Little Pony, you can still ask them to describe what they can tell about their pony just by looking at it to the best of their ability. As long as they have done this, it is up to you whether or not you want to buy the pony with only the information they can give you.Step 5 Bid for your My Little Pony in the auction! If you win, be sure to pay in a timely fashion.Good luck in your quest to find a great deal for your My Little Pony on eBay! Now you know how to navigate your way through the many pony auctions and find the best deals, which is important because the more money you save, the more ponies you can get!
Tips & Warnings
There are a few tips and warnings you should know. Try to buy from honest sellers who are more than happy to answer your questions. Someone who won’t answer, or is unclear, might be trying to rip you off. Also, the more ponies you are willing to buy at once, the more money you will save. When buying in lots, it is very possible to pay as low as a dollar per pony. Many collectors end up finding rare ponies in eBay lots.
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