Are American Girl Doll Ebay Prices Dropping? - A Doll Collector's Opinion
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- čas přidán 27. 04. 2024
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This is another opinion video, what are thoughts on this? Are Prices Dropping? Is this Good or Bad for the AG Collecting Community?
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Prices has been on the down for AG for awhile now.. EBay, Mercari etc. Some dolls still retain their value, but yes prices on the secondary market been dropped for at least a years now .
Since I am a buyer and not a seller, this is advantageous for me. I just like to collect and if I can get dolls cheaper then I will bless my lucky stars.
Thanks for the video. As a collector, I don't think eBay prices for AG dolls and accessories are necessarily dropping. I just think many collectors are looking for specific items or dolls that are complete and in good/great condition. For example, I don't buy random lots of AG stuff because I may already have (or don't want) what they include. I would rather pay more to get a complete historical outfit than a random lot of outfits. I find that buying pieces separately to complete an outfit can cost more than just buying it complete in the first place. Shipping charges are high on some of the examples shown, which doesn't make them such a good deal. Furthermore, that lot of barely dressed dolls wouldn't appeal to me because they are missing so many items, they would take up too much space, and they wouldn't really enhance my AG collection.
Usually the auctions don't go up in price until the final minute... that Samantha sold for $293.91 not a bad final price including her outfits.
Definitely still not bad...I kind wish I betted on her :(
Honestly 2nd hand ag have always been pretty cheap if you know where to look. Most of my 2nd hand dolls I’ve gotten for $30-40.
You can definitely find dolls for amazing prices if you don't mind searching and being patient. I also think it is highly dependent on the character. Getting a random truly me is easier to find for even 20 dollars rather than a retired historical or girl of the year. But I totally agree it is possible to find amazing deals on the second hand market. 🙂
I’ve been noticing that since about 2019. I honestly don’t know why but I agree with your theories. Anyways congrats on graduating next week!!
I noticed last year at the thrift store the average price in Chicago (inside city) was $60.00. Now, the average is about $30.00 a doll. For me, since I am a buyer this is definitely a good thing, hallelujah!
60 dollars for a used dolls seems like a lot, especially if it less in demand dolls like certain truly me's or Girl of the Years. 30 dollars seems more reasonable...
I actively shop for dolls on ebay and a few other sites from Canada, I'm finding that the shipping prices are going up and up... and when you see a deal there is often an obviously inflated shipping cost attached, compared to even last year. I think it gets eyes on the item and they still end up making the same profit. That's my theory anyway.
Totally possible, but also I feel like shipping companies are generally charging more with fuel charges and inflation costs, it's really kind of a pain all around, regardless of the reason.
That Samantha is probley are 1989 to 1991 version which is why the price is lower she looks like a latter one rather then an early one. My white body dolls are latter ones and I honestly don't care what year a white body is but a lot of collectors want an early one. ❤
I think it’s a good thing if prices are going down. As a collector and CZcams creator, I am 3:01 buying more than selling. I will be looking for deals on historical outfits and AG doll clothes in general. AG Fashion week has inspired me to increase my dolls wardrobes! I would really love them to be more affordable for all of us. ☺️💕
Same! Since I live outside the US and would have to ship to my country, getting dolls and clothes as cheap as possible is so ideal.
WE WON!!!!!
Also I checked the final listing and she went for 215 plus 95 shipping. Still a great deal since she had the bed and accessories
Also these dolls are huge maybe people like mysrlf don't have room. People tend to bid around when the listing is ending. I have gotten most of my ebay purchases this way.
I don't collect AG, but I still enjoy your content. I'm also in Canada and I checked the AG prices on eBay out of curiosity. Disney doll prices can be *insane* and I was expecting AG to be worse. AG was actually often notably cheaper
Yeah, Disney dolls are a whole different level of crazy. AG is still crazy, but it is a little bit more on my level of crazy. I guess I just love the chaos, LOL!
As an eBay seller. I get lowered when I just want to go get rid of them. I think they are tired of not buying them. I hope this happens with Monster high.
I feel like the reason prices are dropping is because of inflation and to go with that the fact that people are struggling with the important essentials like food and having somewhere to live. Life since the pandemic hasn't been luxury for anyone. I also think that and two kids aren't into these types of things really the way kids in earlier times where it's like the thing to do. American Girl I feel has also lost their way and that plays a part in things too. I think it's a blessing but also a bit saddening that the dolls and stuff is priced lower so that someone has the opportunity to buy the doll of their dreams or their very first doll potentially.
I don’t think this is just you, I just saw another like 1987 Samantha white body doll for $250 (mind you, this doll was like in perfect condition) . If you guys know, 1987 Samanthas are SUPER expensive, so maybe this really is going on (this is good for us collectors…).
87 Samantha's were like the It Girl for a minute. So weird to hear it is so low now...
Ikr?!!!
The last AG doll I got off eBay was my niece Bitty baby doll and I got her used in great condition for under $20. Then I found a Camille complete in original meet outfit At goodwill for $2.80. She is in An amazing condition.
I'm in some FB groups where AG sellers talk, and I've seen sellers talk about how hard it is right now to sell anything, even at good prices, let alone highly inflated costs. Between people generally slowing down on buying now that they can do things outside of their house and the economy being... rough... many people aren't willing to spend an arm and a leg. So prices are slowly but surely going back down.
Usually prices do drop in the summer and go back up in the fall so maybe the summer slump is starting early ❤
Demand for used cyo seems to be increasing but demand for regular dolls seems to be decreasing its interesting. I do notice that more rare dolls do tend to hold their value but it's only the early white body dolls that go for a lot latter white body dolls such as 1989 to 1991 are usually a but cheaper almost a cheap as tan body but not as cheap.
USA here Maritza is the expensive doll here now
That first Sam with accesories HAS to be a scam it seems a little too good to be true. Or it’s someone who knows nothing about Pc or AG
At least in the US we are also going through a recession, so people need to get rid of things for money fast and since no one can afford to buy expensive non-essentials that means low prices.
That is probably part of it. People willing to sell for low prices and people not buying will lower the prices as well. I think this theory is very likely!
Theirs been Alot of eBay sellers jack up the price of shipping to make it Even more expensive.
I wish this was like in Canada
I am whimpering I am trying desperately to unload a MIB Kaya only opened for display purposes with her Meet Accessories and her discontinued Hat and envelope thing. (Name escapes me) can’t give her away! Money nor trade.
I have been looking for Kaya-do you have an eBay listing or other platform so I can take a look?
@@patriciahiebert3159 no but if you can PM with your email or send me to a web sight I would be more then happy to show you pics.
I noticed that there is a lot more that is in poor condition.
The Brand has deteriorated in quality and direction. Everyone knows it.
I honestly think all ten of those dolls were ag dolls 😂