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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. 

 

Cynthia Simpson from ca wrote on January 06, 2018:
Just a comment. I like the ponies much better with the name plaques on them. I display mine for friends to view. Easier for them to identify each. Thanks again!
Response From Trailmaster:
Thanks. We like the name plaques too. They make each figurine seem more like a miniature work of art.
Cynthia Simpson from ca wrote on January 06, 2018:
Have several of your ponies and all are handcrafted in China. Purchased 2 cowgirls rule. One handcrafted in China, one handcrafted in Thailand. Both produced 2011. New condition, same markings on boxes and ponies. Is the Thailand authentic? If it is a copy, its a great one! Appreciate your help!
Response From Trailmaster:
The Happy Trails Collection, which consisted of smaller figurines with whimsical themes, was produced in Thailand, and several of the regular figurines were also manufactured there as well.
Dianne Schieck from Arthur, ON, Canada wrote on January 05, 2018:
2 painted ponies ornaments got broken this year. Very special marked the yr we adopted our son. Dream Warriors item #12415 and Native Jewel, item #12417, both 2007. Can you replace them and at what cost? Thanks for your help!
Response From Trailmaster:
We're sorry to hear that two ornaments that have special meaning to you were broken this year. And we regret that we have to say that we stopped making those particular ornaments a number of years ago, so we are not able to replace them. We have thought about creating a marketplace where people could buy/sell rare Painted Ponies, but after taking a close look at what would be involved, have not yet moved in that direction.
Cynthia from California wrote on January 02, 2018:
Why do some of the ponies have their name plaque on the black base bottom and some do not. I had copper enchantment with plaque and was searching for another. None have a plaque even as 1E (first editions)?
Response From Trailmaster:
Initially, Painted Pony figurines were crafted by a company that did not put plaques on the bases. When we transitioned to another manufacturer in 2010, we started putting plaques on the bases.
Ginger Roady from Wylie,TX wrote on December 30, 2017:
If I submit a design of a Painted Pony, does it have to be chosen to be made into a figurine or do I get a custom painted figurine? If not, where can I get a custom figurine painted?
Response From Trailmaster:
If you submit a design and we feel it has the potential to appeal to a broad base of collectors, we may decide to craft it into a figurine. And if we do that, a package of benefits would come to you. If you create a design and want to have it custom painted by an artist, we can provide you with the names of several artists who have done a good job for other collectors.
Jennifer from Oregon wrote on December 25, 2017:
I recently got a “Tangled” pony for Christmas and it says first edition but there is no number written in. I have never had one like that before. Any help?
Response From Trailmaster:
For some reason the name of your Pony did not come through, but if there is no number written in after the edition number, that is an anomaly. We apologize. Since all the Ponies are hand-numbered, sometimes a human error takes place.
Margaret Wiles from Australia wrote on December 24, 2017:
I am a lover of you ponies and I was wondering if you custom make any?
Response From Trailmaster:
Yes, we have several artists who create custom Painted Ponies for special occasions for collectors. If you send details and you request to info@paintedponies.com. you will be provided with contact information.
John neuman from Texas wrote on December 23, 2017:
Hi. We downloaded all the collectables list. Yet we found several not on the list and own one not found on the list. So my question is, is there a complete list with every pony on it?
Response From Trailmaster:
If you send details to rikki@paintedponies.com, she will help you with this matter.
Cecile from Iowa wrote on December 22, 2017:
When buying on e-bay. If a horse is listed IE and then the number. How can you know how many IE were actually made. On your site it only states , the last edition number and amount made. But not how many made of each edition number.
Response From Trailmaster:
Unless otherwise specified, each edition consists of 10,000 pieces.
Ralph Cooper from Edmonton Alberta Canada wrote on December 10, 2017:
I am trying to determine a value of my collection Do you have a site showing Ponies and their value
Response From Trailmaster:
We do not, because there is no way of objectively determining the value of a given Painted Pony. It depends on many factors: how many were produced, the edition number, whether the artist autographed it, the condition of the Pony and the packaging, how badly someone wants to add it to their collection, etcetera.