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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.

Jessica from Utah wrote on January 21, 2014:

I collect your wonderful ponies and I was wondering if it was possible to get replacement hang tags as some of mine are missing??

Response From Trailmaster:

Although we discontinued hang tags some time ago, we do still have some on hand in our offices. Please send the names of the tags you'd like to: info@paintedponies.com.

Kenna from Oklahoma wrote on January 17, 2014:

My mother is turning 50 this year and she collects your ponies. I was wanting to have a special "50" pony made. How do I go about doing this?

Response From Trailmaster:

I would suggest purchasing a Paint Your Own Pony kit, and then commissioning an artist to create a custom Pony in her honor. Or perhaps one of her children is artistically talented? If none come to mind, contact us and we can put you in touch with several artists who have created personal Painted Ponies for people for special occasions.

Pam from Grand Junction, CO wrote on January 12, 2014:

My future daughter in law has a collection of your ponnies. Do you have any wedding type ponnies or even a cake top?

Response From Trailmaster:

The only "wedding" Ponies we have to offer are customized, one-of-a-kind Ponies commissioned from one of our all-star artists. They are quite spectacular. If this interests you, let us know at: info@paintedponies.com and we will have an artist get in touch with you.

angela stover from gloversville, new york wrote on January 07, 2014:

is the barbara eden horse made of ceramic?

Response From Trailmaster:

No, it is cast in resin.

Jill Robinson from Guilford, CT wrote on January 07, 2014:

Asked before, but I have a collection to sell - beginning with 1E 1452 War Pony on through Winter 2006. Many 1Es, some 2Es, a 3E. All with boxes and hang tags. And a large sealed display case if the buyer is interested. I would like to put collection on Ebay. How much should I ask (Buy It Now or Best Offer). Thank you so much. I will miss them. Jill

Response From Trailmaster:

I wish I could give you more guidance. It sounds like you've done a great job of assembling a valuable collection. Now, whether to try and sell the collection intact or break it up and sell individual Ponies, is the question. You may want to start with a small grouping first and see what the response is. That's what I'd do. And then go from there.

Gary Gangewer from 622 S. 4th court Coquille Oregon 97423 wrote on January 05, 2014:

Is there a Frequently asked Question site to help guide me on questions I may have because I am new to the site & have purchased ponies for my wife on special occasions locally---but there is no available vendors currently as previous vendors have gone out of business.

Response From Trailmaster:

Welcome to The Trail. In the header on our website, under FAQ, if you go to the drop down menu you will find the answer to many of your questions under Questions? We are in the process of updating our Store Locator to make it more accurate, and apologize for the inconvenience created by listing previous vendors who have gone out of business.

Gary Gangewer from 622 S. 4th Court Coquille OR 97423 wrote on January 05, 2014:

I would like information on purchase of a set of painted ponies & if there is a break in price if you purchase more than (1) or a whole set of --ex: winter 2014??

Response From Trailmaster:

Yes, we will be offering a 10% discount when a complete set of four new-release Ponies are purchased on the Official Store.

Laura Budd from Scottsdale Arizona wrote on January 04, 2014:

I am visiting from Canada and staying in Scottsdale for the next four weeks. I would like to know if I can pick up one figurine from your Cave Creek location while I am here instead of having to have it sent to Canada by you. Please advise. Would take one "War Cry" figurine.Thank you.

Response From Trailmaster:

Welcome to Sunny Arizona. While our official "corporate" headquarters are located in Scottsdale, we do not sell Painted Ponies out of our offices. If you call our number - 480-459-5700 - someone can direct you to a local retailer who does carry the Ponies.

Nancy Blauers from Florida wrote on January 04, 2014:

I have a Year of the Horse pony and am interested in finding out more about him however am coming to a dead end, the item number is 12390,the edition number is 0.999/5000 Thankyou!

Response From Trailmaster:

The "Year of the Horse" Painted Pony was created by Lori Musil, a Cerillos, New Mexico artist and cowgirl who also created "CowPony." Both were life-size Ponies that were part of our public art exhibition before they were translated into figurines. Both are also retired.

Diana from Katy, Texas wrote on January 04, 2014:

I can I found out what number I have for a painted pony. I have 4 ceramic ponies where the numbering has faded or was not included.

Response From Trailmaster:

I'm afraid that if the number has faded or inadvertently is missing, there is nothing we can do at this point other than encourage you to enjoy your Ponies as they are.