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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.

hilary johnston from australia wrote on October 01, 2011:

hi trailmaster, i was just wondering if you are ever going to produce painted ponies from australian artists? if you started producing ponies painted in different countries TOPP could become more widely spread through out the world.

Response From Trailmaster:

As you probably know, several years ago we created an exclusive Australian Pony that was created by an Australian artist, and we continue to receive designs from other Australian artists. If the imagery is too specific to your country, then chances are we would only produce it as a figurine if a company or organization in Australia wished to "sponsor" it. But if the design has international appeal, we would most certainly consider it. Already, a number of Painted Ponies have been designed by Canadian artists.

Vanessa from Australia wrote on October 01, 2011:

I tried to register for the new online Painted Ponies registry but my postcode is not being accepted. In Australia we have 4 digits in our postcode, so will we be able to join the registry or is it United States only?

Response From Trailmaster:

We are designing the Registry for our international as well as State-side collectors. Try it again. I think it will work now.

Diane Kaczor from Chapel Hill, NC wrote on September 27, 2011:

I recently purchased "Stardust" (item #12248) by Janee Hughes (#4,289) but, unfortunately, the gift shop had misplaced the box that it came in. Is there any way to get a box for "Stardust"? Thanks.

Response From Trailmaster:

With many of the newer Painted Ponies we are manufacturing an overrun of boxes to accomodate collectors who find themselves in this situation. But we didn't do this earlier, or with "Stardust." Sometimes on eBay you will find someone selling the box of a Pony that has been broken or lost.

Marianne Nelson from Novi, Michigan wrote on September 26, 2011:

I am trying to determine the value of 3 ponies. They are: 1) #12289- Night Flower, 1E/6.8.94 2) #12266- Indian Summer, 2E/4519 3) #12238- Crystal, 3E/1,287 Please let me know their value/price. Thank you.

Response From Trailmaster:

There best way to determine the value of these Painted Ponies at this time - and this really is a better time to collect than to try and sell - would be to go to eBay and find the same Pony with a similar edition number and see what the BUY NOW price is. Or, if you have an eBay account, you can check to see what it has sold for in the past.

Barbara Garrett from United Kingdom wrote on September 26, 2011:

Are all ponies before 2009 out of stock Regards Barbara

Response From Trailmaster:

Many are, but not all. Since this is an international inquiry, I would suggest you visit our Official Store and check on availability there. Or if there is a particular Painted Pony that interests you, you might also write info@trailofpaintedponies.com, and Rikki Carter. Director of Special Sales, will check to see if it is available through The Vault.

Jennifer Ann Hapney from Olive Hill, KY wrote on September 25, 2011:

Dear Tailmaster, I was wondering how I can retrieve the Route 66 pony? My son grabbed it and broke the front right leg. Thank You, Jennifer Ann Hapney

Response From Trailmaster:

I'm not sure what you mean by "retrieve." Do you mean repair? Or replace? It will be hard to perfectly repair this Pony, other than to glue the leg back on, because it is cast in ceramic and the artwork consists of an applied decal. As for finding another one, it is retired and rare, but there may still be one available in The Vault. Call our Toll Free number: 1-877-459-5701.

Michelle Stockdale from Australia wrote on September 22, 2011:

Now that Dillards have decided to downgrade their stocking of the TOPP to only the Christmas ponies and ornaments only are we as collectors to assume that Dillards will no longer be producing their exclusive releases. Or if they do will they just be limited to the Christmas themed ponies?

Response From Trailmaster:

Things could change, but at this time I think it's fair to assume that there won't be any more exclusive Dillards Painted Ponies.

Shaun Hilton from Bothell, Wa wrote on September 19, 2011:

My daughter received a pony as a gift (item #12245) some time ago. Today we had our carpets cleaned and discovered that they broke it, but didn't tell us. On the bottom, it says 2E / 2,273. For replacement value, I can only find 4E. I am what you can say, painted pony stupid and have no idea what it is worth. Are you able to assist with this? Prior to breaking, it was perfect! Thanks! Best, Shaun

Response From Trailmaster:

Please call Rikki Carter, our Director of Special Sales (1-877-459-5701). She can assist you by putting a letter together with an estimate of its value for insurance purposes.

kimberly from Sacramento wrote on September 19, 2011:

Hi i was wondering if you had a painted horse that has clouds painted one it. its like a light or dark blue..and it has white clouds painted all over it i believe. i remember seeing it in a book with a bunch of painted horses in it...but i really wan to find that one in particular. you think you can help me?

Response From Trailmaster:

I think the Pony your are asking about is titled "Heavenly Pony." The artwork features clouds that have taken on horse shapes. This is a very rare Pony. We don't even have any in our Vault. You may want to check on eBay, or call and leave your contact information with Rikki Carter, Director of Specia Sales (1-877-459-5701). If another collector contacts us who would like to put their "Heavenly Pony" up for sale, we will let you know.

Kathy Constantino from Illinois wrote on September 18, 2011:

Will The Trail of the Paintd Ponies be producing more Jeweled Gift Boxes? I absolutely LOVE these gorgeous pewter enameled beauties.

Response From Trailmaster:

We love the Jeweled Gift Boxes too and think they add an elegant touch to The Trail of Painted Ponies merchandise line. Our reason for discontinuing them is simply this: the dramatic increase in overseas production costs. We were so discouraged by the new pricing that, until we found a more reasonable manufacturing source, we decided to hold off on producing more. The good news is that we are still offering the Jeweled Gift Boxes we have in stock at a great price on The Vault.