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Where to sell an unusual toy machine

Bodgeitandscarper

Where to sell an unusual toy machine
« on: February 28, 2022, 13:59:34 PM »
I've finally identified one of my toy sewing machines as a Muller 25.  There are hardly any references to this machine anywhere I can find on t'interweb, so I'm presuming/hoping it may be worth a reasonable amount - but the question is where do I sell it?  Any ideas anyone? 

Surest1tch

Re: Where to sell an unusual toy machine
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2022, 14:43:16 PM »
I've never heard of them @Bodgeitandscarper  however I know some old toys are very valuable, have you got an auction house for or an antique dealer who sells vintage toys anywhere near you where you could ask if it's worth anything much?
« Last Edit: February 28, 2022, 15:22:22 PM by Iminei »

Greybird

Re: Where to sell an unusual toy machine
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2022, 23:29:17 PM »
An antique dealer won't necessarily have enough knowledge to offer you what it's worth and will offer you as little as they think they can get away with. You could try ringing one of the bigger auction houses, Christies, Bonhams, Phillips (are they still going?). They probably have regular toy sales and will have a staff member with specialist knowledge.

SewMeSome

Re: Where to sell an unusual toy machine
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2022, 13:24:29 PM »
I see someone is looking to buy such things on the buy/sell board here...not sure how you'd get to value it if you can't find info on it, but you could ask them what they want to pay , and if you're happy with the amount, go for it?