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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. 

 

Curtis Coulthart from Weston, West Virginia wrote on August 21, 2013:
I would like to know when the "Tropical Reef" Pony was released and retired? I was on your website, and I saw the pony. I am a frequent visitor to you site and I can tell you I have never saw the "Tropical Reef" Pony.
Response From Trailmaster:
This is one of our older Ponies and has been retired for quite some time. For more details, please take a look at our Collector's Checklist.
Carol Lowery from Eastman, GA wrote on August 21, 2013:
Kay Payne is listed as an artist. How can I order one of her painted ponies?
Response From Trailmaster:
Kay has created several original Masterwork Ponies, but none have been crafted as figurines to date.
Marilyn W. from Huntsville AL. wrote on August 14, 2013:
What make Dolly Parton so special?
Response From Trailmaster:
Well, she is a gifted singer and songwriter who is an inductee into the Country and Western Hall of Fame. She is an accomplished actress and businesswoman. She has a wonderful rags-to-riches backstory. And she has a good heart, especially when it comes to underprivileged children.
MICHELLE from san diego, ca wrote on August 12, 2013:
I have a customer looking for a piece that has a title something like (a horse with no name) did you ever have a piece anywhere close to this description?
Response From Trailmaster:
Yes. "Horse with no Name" was introduced in the summer of 2006 and quickly became a bestselling figurine. It was inspired by a story about a riderless Appaloosa, flamboyantly painted with symbols, that wandered the prairie in search of its fallen master, killed in battle. It was retired three years later. You might look on eBay for one as there are no more available on the Official Store or in the Vault.
Alexis B. wrote on August 08, 2013:
If I were to submit several designs for the Military Horse contest, do I have to submit a separate story for each of them? Or may I use the same story for each pony?
Response From Trailmaster:
If you think the same story applies to each design, one story will be fine.
Lesur A.C from Nantes, FRANCE wrote on August 04, 2013:
Hello, I discovered your ponies not long ago, and I love them. I would like to buy some more but I love the ones in ceramic better. Would it be possible to send me a list of the ceramic ones available to order on your website, because I see mostly resin ones. Thank you very much Kind regards A.C LESUR
Response From Trailmaster:
If you look at the Collector's Checklist you will be able to find which Ponies have been cast in ceramic.
Jean Kennon from Texas wrote on August 03, 2013:
Where can I find the white (grey) horse pulling the Christmas tree wagon that is shown on your heading/web site?
Response From Trailmaster:
This is the special 2013 Holiday centerpiece and can be purchased on our Official Trail of Painted Ponies Store.
Jennifer Lederman from Fort Worth TX wrote on August 02, 2013:
My father passed away and had a collection of these ponies. I was wondering if you knew of place that would but them back, or how I could reach out to collectors that may need one that is retired. They are absolutely beautiful, and would love to keep them.. but I am trying to recoup some costs from the funeral I had to pay for. I will be honest, they were in a case and in perfect condition, but I do not have the boxes
Response From Trailmaster:
We are sorry to hear about your loss. At this time, our recommendation would be to list them for sale on eBay. That seems to be the place where most collectors go in search of Ponies on the secondary market.
Gary Sanders from San Diego, CA wrote on July 31, 2013:
When will the 2013 holiday editions be available for order?
Response From Trailmaster:
Today, August 1, 2013.
Kathy from Alberta, Canada wrote on July 28, 2013:
Further to my previous question (if a pony is indicated as out of stock will it be available again and when) the two ponies I wondered about were Painted Harmony and Trail of Tears. Any chance they will be available again and when? Thanks.
Response From Trailmaster:
It has been a bit of a challenge keeping these two Ponies in stock. They are two of the most popular Ponies. They are on order and should be available for purchase by mid-September.