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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. 

 

Lee in MIsery from Missouri wrote on September 29, 2012:
Recently my ceremonial pony was damaged. I would like to know if there is a way to purchase another one. I have looked on line and in several shops and was told that he is no longer being made. If this true how much was he worth so I can be refunded for my lose by the person who broke him. He was a second edition from 2007.
Response From Trailmaster:
The best way to find the current perceived value is to check on eBay for the same Pony with a similar edition number.
Mike Tarleton from Panama City Beach, FL wrote on September 29, 2012:
I have a 1E Renewal of Life Figurine, that is number 3858. On the base it does not show a 1E but is completed signed as "32 1 3858" I know it is 1E because I am the original buyer and have the original black box. Can you tell me if this was a Pre 1E or misprint that did not print the 1E?
Response From Trailmaster:
Because the Ponies are hand-numbered, there is sometimes human error. It is difficult to respond to your question without seeing the bottom of the base for ourselves. Please send a photo to: info@paintedponies.com.
JustMe from Washington wrote on September 27, 2012:
I was wondering, is there any way to send an idea for a pony? There was an officer that was murdered here in WA pretty recently, her name is Jayme Biendl, and she loved horses and I believe she had a ton of these painted ponies around her house. I was wondering if theres a way to get one made and have it dedicated to the fallen officers, or something to that effect, any way?
Response From Trailmaster:
There are several ways to go with this. One would be to have an artist from your area create a custom Painted Pony from one of our kits (and we would gladly donate the kit), which could be auctioned to raise money for a fallen officers cause. The other way would be for a local WA organization to take this on as a project, and talk with us about creating a special figurine available exclusively through them to benefit an appropriate group. In the latter case, there would have to be minimum number of pieces ordered to make this cost-effective for all parties involved.
S J from TX wrote on September 24, 2012:
Who makes Painted Ponies, Westland or Enesco
Response From Trailmaster:
Westland used to be the manufacturer of Painted Ponies - from 2003 through 2009. Beginning in 2010, Enesco has been our manufacturer and distributor.
lizzeth from pontiac,mi wrote on September 24, 2012:
how much doesthe medicine horse cost??
Response From Trailmaster:
Not to be flip, but it depends on who you buy it from and what price they put on it. "Medicine Pony" is a rare and retired Pony that was very popular. It will surely have increased significantly in value.
Ron from Ca wrote on September 23, 2012:
I have one of the original numbered childrens prayer ponies is it worth anything
Response From Trailmaster:
It very well may be. Please call Rikki, Director of Special Sales at The Trail of Painted Ponies, at 1-877-459-5701, and she will help you out.
Marilyn from Houston, TX wrote on September 19, 2012:
`I have a Golden Girl IE 8.065 can you tell what a resale price would be?
Response From Trailmaster:
You should go on eBay and see what a comparable Golden Girl is selling for. That will give you an indication of what the resale price would be.
Ruth from USA wrote on September 17, 2012:
My horse has an item number of p816 what does the p mean
Response From Trailmaster:
Because Painted Ponies are hand-numbered, it is sometimes difficult to make out the numbering. My suggestion is you take a picture of the base and send it to info@paintedponies.com. Then we will give you our opinion.
Patricia Calicdan from Sun Valley, NV wrote on September 07, 2012:
I just got the pony Five Card Stud, iE/0295. I would like to know the date it was released and retired. also the last number before it was retired. also the value of it. I have the Pony Only, no box, hangtag,styrofoam, or plastic wrap. Thank You.
Response From Trailmaster:
"Five Card Stud" was included in the very first figurine release, which was Winter 2003. It was retired in January 2008, and the number at retirement was 5E/1,533. To find the current estimated value, please check on eBay for the same figurine with a similar edition number. The estimated value will be slightly lower because there is no box or story card. All of the figurine information can be found on the Collectors Checklist, which can be downloaded from the Official Painted Ponies Website: www.paintedponies.com.
dawn from ne w york wrote on September 06, 2012:
Will the 3 painted ponies that won the horse racing competitoon be available?
Response From Trailmaster:
Very possibly, because they are great designs. The artists are currently rendering them on Paint Your Own Pony kits. When we see how they turn out, we will make a decision at that time.