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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.

Barbara from Washington wrote on December 07, 2016:

We recently had one of our painted ponies broken in a move. it is a retired 1E #1462. I am trying to determine a current value for the insurance company. Can you possibly tell me where I could obtain this info? Thank you

Response From Trailmaster:

Sorry to hear. Can you provide us with the name of the Pony?

Katheren from Texas wrote on December 03, 2016:

is there a possibility I might purchase the "Gift from the sea figurine".

Response From Trailmaster:

Unfortunately this figurine is completely sold out. You may be able to find one in a local store that carries Painted Ponies - call first - or else on eBay. While it has not been officially retired, we do not currently have plans to produce any more.

Laura from NC wrote on December 03, 2016:

WHat is the best way to get a price on my collection or what retired ponies are selling for? Thanks, Laura

Response From Trailmaster:

Currently, the best way to get a price on your retired Ponies is to see what other collectors are selling them for on eBay.

kevin from florida wrote on December 01, 2016:

Is Tewa with no edition number or no wtiting real and rare

Response From Trailmaster:

It's unusual for there not to be an edition number on a figurine, but sometimes that happened. It does not increase the value of the piece, however.

debbie butler from lafayette Alabama wrote on November 18, 2016:

is the Prarie Princess in stock and available to order

Response From Trailmaster:

Prairie Princess is available to order directly from the Official Store.The Standard Edition is currently 50% off. If you type in "The Prairie Princess" in the search bar at the top right corner of the TOPP website or Official Store, this figurine can be viewed and purchased.

Joni from Texas wrote on November 08, 2016:

I bought a paint your own kit as a present and would like to know what kind of paint I should get to go with it.

Response From Trailmaster:

We generally recommend a quality acrylic paint, but the surface ot the PYO kits can also accomodate oil paints.

Michelle Perryman from Arizona wrote on November 07, 2016:

What does on hold mean on an order?583

Response From Trailmaster:

It would be best to call our toll free number for answers to questions about your order.

Jane Bates from United Kingdom wrote on November 07, 2016:

I just purchased "Golden Girl" which has 1E/8,641 on the base, but I have now read there were only 8,400 issued. Is mine a fake?

Response From Trailmaster:

I doubt it's a fake. Where edition numbers have been "faked," a lower edition number is usually the goal. It's difficult to explain what happened, other than to say it was probably a human error.

Lisa Cunningham from Indianapolis, IN wrote on October 29, 2016:

I missed the blank download coloring page of Many Tribes. Is there a way to obtain it now? Thank you.

Response From Trailmaster:

Thanks for your inquiry. We created that coloring page section as a preview for a new Trail of Painted Ponies adult coloring book. There will be a series of adult coloring books based on Painted Pony imagery. The first will be the Native American Edition, and the official publication date will be March 2017, but it should be available earlier. We will let everyone know in advance.

Mirrisa Couvion from San Angelo Texas wrote on October 25, 2016:

I have several horses that need to be repaired....is that possible?

Response From Trailmaster:

Without knowing the extent of the repairs that are needed, the best we can do is refer you to a local crafts store for their advice.