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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.

Marcia from Colorado wrote on March 21, 2015:

How do I find out the current value of the painted ponies that were given to me?

Response From Trailmaster:

We continue to get questions asking about the current value of Painted Ponies. There are many factors that come into play. The popularity of the piece. The edition number. Whether it is retired or not. If is signed by the artist. The condition of the Pony. Whether it is accompanied by the box it came in. Availability. How badly someone wants to add it to their collection.

Ann from GA wrote on March 19, 2015:

Will any of the ornaments of the figures from the last 3 contests be made into future collection?

Response From Trailmaster:

We will be making decisions on the Holiday 2016 figurine and ornaments in the next month or two.

Roberta Cruz from Fargo ND wrote on March 18, 2015:

When will the Spring 2015 Ponies come out?

Response From Trailmaster:

They are scheduled to be announced in early April.

Renee Yank from Arizona wrote on March 14, 2015:

How does a "paint your own" pony fit into your collection? Does it have any collector value or would it be for my pleasure only?

Response From Trailmaster:

Custom Painted Ponies which are created by individual artists using one of our Paint Your Own Pony Kit forms, are uniques. Their value is independent of The Trail, and depends on the originality and quality of the design work, and its particular appeal to an individual collector.

sandy happel from Midlothian va wrote on March 13, 2015:

Not sure the original went through. I ran across the painted pony series yesterday, Was thrilled to find it. Bought Stars and Stripes and paid full price for it. They did have the box but no paper work was in the box. Can you supply me with the appropriate paper work or should I go back to the retailer and demand the paperwork? Also I am an advad carousel horse collector. You need to add more to that collection. Please advise about the paperwork. Wish I had known about this and I could have saved myself some money. You have this one on sale. I will be ordering more horses not only for myself but as Christmas gifts. Thank you

Response From Trailmaster:

I think you mean "Stars and Stirrups," not "Stars and Stripes." The paperwork included with this Pony would be the storycard. If you call the toll free number for The Trail and ask for one to be sent to you, we will try and get you a storycard. Welcome to The Trail.

Wanda from Pennsylvania wrote on February 21, 2015:

What is the significiance of the numbers 1E,2E?

Response From Trailmaster:

If you return to the homepage of our website and look at the navigation bar at the top, you will see a Q&A category. Click on it and a drop-down menu will appear. Click on Questions and you will find the answer to this and many other questions that will provide you with detailed information about editions, as well as Trail of Painted Pony figurines.

Jenee Sailors from Winston GA wrote on February 16, 2015:

Is the Colts of Many Colors available for purchase in the 6" size and if so, where?

Response From Trailmaster:

To date, Dolly Parton's "Colt of Many Colors" has only been created as a life-sized Pony, which is on display in Branson, Missouri. It has not yet been crafted into a figurine, but we are hoping it will be.

DeAnn Johnson from Tenino,WA wrote on February 14, 2015:

how many ponies does the average collector own?

Response From Trailmaster:

We have no idea how to answer that question. Some collectors have collected all 200-plus figurines. Some have just one in their collection. So the average is somewhere in-between.

Pamela Ferguson from Colorado wrote on February 12, 2015:

I had previously written to request retirement updates be added to the Collector Checklist. I see that the information has been added but only partially. Could the month and year be added to the 2 most recent retirement batches, please? I use this information in my sales. Thanks!

Response From Trailmaster:

This is being updated so check again soon. Thank you.

Darr Pace from Wellsville, NY wrote on February 12, 2015:

Currently, how many ponies in the collection?

Response From Trailmaster:

276 figurines have been crafted to date. And what makes that number extraordinary, is that if you look at the entire collection, you will see what we have not repeated ourselves. Every Painted Pony is uniquely different.