Pop Values

Postby **cghantous88** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:53 am

Has anyone noticed a recent trend of older pops starting to drop in value? I collect disney and have a lot of the vaulted pops, and am noticing quite a few of them dropping in value on PPG. They also seem to be selling for less on ebay, which drives the prices down on ppg obviously.

Postby **Valde** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:13 pm

Well I assume since a lot of old characters are getting new molds, especially with the Disney box increasing the chance of those older ones coming out again. The resale market can't possibly sustain itself, most older collectors have what they want and new ones won't start by dropping $200 on one figure.

Postby **TriFeckTa** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:25 pm

Yeah noticed that the pop value not only for Disney pops but pops in general have decreased drastically since 2016. But i also noticed that the values have been going back up recently too.

Postby **Classier** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:28 pm

PPG has been a pretty poor source for some POPs with remolds, because they accidentally group them into one POP. Best examples I can think of are the Kingdom Hearts POPs.

Postby **yasowat** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:50 pm

I've noticed it too, but wasn't too concerned about it. It seems to fluctuate up and down quite a bit.

Postby **funkolovers92** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:02 pm

I am not sure about vaulted pops dropping in value but the ones I used to have or am looking for are going up in prices( Boo Berry, Ace Ventura).

Postby **mikechickenhead** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:27 pm

Sounds good.. let the old tigger drop to a decent level so i can get it and not the horribly flocked, odd mouthed one we got at sdcc HA!

Postby **Sarcasticguy** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:33 pm

Prices dropping is good for me, means I can get my hands on the vaulted ones!

Current Collection · Postby **Xyrais** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:47 pm

Sarcasticguy wrote:Prices dropping is good for me, means I can get my hands on the vaulted ones!

^^^ This! $\:D/$

Postby **Propellarhead9** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:49 pm

I hope that I see some drops on the ones that I've been wanting.

Postby **Mario Wario** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:55 pm

Not surprising really -- anything collectible has its ups and downs. Just the way it goes. Not even the Pops can stay away from that.

Sarcasticguy wrote:Prices dropping is good for me, means I can get my hands on the vaulted ones!

I agree! Hehe!

Postby **LiquidTease** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:39 pm

I just hope some of the older SDCC pops come down in price. I really don't want to spend over $500 for them.

Postby **pinklaquer** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:45 pm

LiquidTease wrote:I just hope some of the older SDCC pops come down in price. I really don't want to spend over $500 for them.

Either that or you could come up with a super sweet trade to lessen the financial blow??
Ahhh the joys of collecting! :P

Postby **pauly20powers** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:54 pm

Valde wrote:Well I assume since a lot of old characters are getting new molds, especially with the Disney box increasing the chance of those older ones coming out again. The resale market can't possibly sustain itself, most older collectors have what they want and new ones won't start by dropping $200 on one figure.

Exactly! Newer collectors can't justify dropping 200 on a character when they can get the sAmerican character in a new mold for $12

Postby **Popspedia** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:41 pm

Yea some of my older ones have been dropping in value a bit.

Postby **coopscohen** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 12:08 am

I've noticed the opposite actually. Rarer Pops have definitely been increasing in values ie SDCC Rorschach, Gemini Beast, SDCC Genie. Things will always fluctuate. Just depends on what people deem to be the "hot" item.

Postby **slimpicks** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 12:27 am

Things always fluctuate just look at all the game of thrones items all going up in value cuz of the show

Postby **Shinfo13** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 1:57 am

This is actually a trend I've noticed in the last 3 years or so I've been collecting. The secondary market and Pop values really take a hit right before SDCC and follows that trend for a few weeks after. My best guess here is because collectors purge their collections before SDCC to raise funds which kinda floods the market and they're willing to take lower prices just to move the items fast. Many others put themselves on spending limits leading up to the con so less people to buy those cheap Pops. And then finally, we're all just broke after SDCC so alot of people taking time off from spending wads of cash.

This is just my guess but it makes alot of sense. This year is a bit different with Funko HQ opening so I'm interested if the trend will continue a little longer this year.

Postby **levixkelly** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 2:03 am

Sarcasticguy wrote:Prices dropping is good for me, means I can get my hands on the vaulted ones!

I totally agree haha

Postby **BigEvilDad** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:53 am

I always figured since the PPG bases the price on Pops SOLD, that the value would drop as more pops found forever homes, if theres only 1 white ranger 1/24 changing hands and all the others are accounted for, then the value is ONLY what the last sale was for.
at least thats kind of how i figure PPG works.
I was just talking to my brother about this regarding the walgreens exclusive Juggernaut. A lot of people want him, but his price value is kind of low, so it didnt make sense to me.

Postby **BennyV07** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:22 am

I hope that's true.
ive been wanting a 9inch Sulley and boo.

Postby **M4ttay** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:31 am

cghantous88 wrote:Has anyone noticed a recent trend of older pops starting to drop in value? I collect disney and have a lot of the vaulted pops, and am noticing quite a few of them dropping in value on PPG. They also seem to be selling for less on ebay, which drives the prices down on ppg obviously.

Some of the freddys have dropped back down in price which is good but I dont want them to keep dropping or else it will tempt me to buy all my Freddies back XD

Postby **Lyndsay_wagner** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:49 am

I guess it's good in the fact that I would be able to get older pops that I was "too late " in getting. However, honestly I personally don't put my pops in the ppg. I didn't start collecting
Pops , Dorbz, wobblers to have them hold their value or to make money. I went in and still to this day collect for the enjoyment of collecting. Funko made me happy when I started collecting and it still does. Not for the monetary aspect or how much money I can make off of it. I buy a pop because it makes me happy and smile. To me that's priceless.

Postby **socaliwong** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:00 pm

As always, the more pop funatics joining, the older pop increases...regardless if a retro pop comes back. Especially with the numbered edition size.

Postby **blockablelaser** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:54 pm

I think PPG is a really rough way to gauge old or rare things. When 1-5 of of item sells per 3 Month period, any sale can swing things up or down. Recently I've senn sdcc white ranger go up and down about $200. Plus it doesn't account for condition. I feel like if I wanted to sell a rare item I would just bid on my own items to throw off ppg then sell it for real.

Ppg is good for newly released or more common pops.

Postby **noobie** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 4:53 pm

If there's a pop I love and I have a price set in my mind that I'm willing to spend, then the value of it in the future doesn't matter. For all I know, Pops could be the next Beanie Baby market.

Postby **Popsaysyee** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 5:01 pm

Lyndsay_wagner wrote::freddy3: I guess it's good in the fact that I would be able to get older pops that I was "too late " in getting. However, honestly I personally don't put my pops in the ppg. I didn't start collecting
Pops , Dorbz, wobblers to have them hold their value or to make money. I went in and still to this day collect for the enjoyment of collecting. Funko made me happy when I started collecting and it still does. Not for the monetary aspect or how much money I can make off of it. I buy a pop because it makes me happy and smile. To me that's priceless.

Well said! I'm on the same boat! I collect for the enjoyment of collecting. I don't even bother putting my collection into PPG to track. I don't mind waiting for Funko's own app so we can track directly with them. I do use PPG/eBay when I'm trying to buy something from someone just to use as a gauge. When it comes to trades, I normally don't care. If I want something, I'd be willing to trade what some people call "grails" to get the pieces I want.

Postby **Squird** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 5:13 pm

Prices rise and fall. I hope the prices stay reasonable when I'm looking for something and skyrocket after I get it.

Actually, I don't care what happens after I get it. I collect what I like. It'd be nice if they all went up so I could sell old stuff to buy new, but I know that's not going to happen all the time so I buy them just to enjoy them.

PS- PPG aggregates and averages ebay sales. Also doesn't take into account condition, private sales or FB sales and auctions. Lots of opportunity for shenanigans, especially with older and rarer pieces that don't sell often on ebay. For a common piece, usually spot on.

Postby **Squird** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 5:16 pm

Shinfo13 wrote:This is actually a trend I've noticed in the last 3 years or so I've been collecting. The secondary market and Pop values really take a hit right before SDCC and follows that trend for a few weeks after. My best guess here is because collectors purge their collections before SDCC to raise funds which kinda floods the market and they're willing to take lower prices just to move the items fast. Many others put themselves on spending limits leading up to the con so less people to buy those cheap Pops. And then finally, we're all just broke after SDCC so alot of people taking time off from spending wads of cash.

This is just my guess but it makes alot of sense. This year is a bit different with Funko HQ opening so I'm interested if the trend will continue a little longer this year.

This is pretty spot on. And after HQ is NYCC. I wouldn't be surprised to see prices stay soft for a while.

Current Collection · Postby **Xyrais** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 5:43 pm

Lyndsay_wagner wrote::freddy3: I guess it's good in the fact that I would be able to get older pops that I was "too late " in getting. However, honestly I personally don't put my pops in the ppg. I didn't start collecting
Pops , Dorbz, wobblers to have them hold their value or to make money. I went in and still to this day collect for the enjoyment of collecting. Funko made me happy when I started collecting and it still does. Not for the monetary aspect or how much money I can make off of it. I buy a pop because it makes me happy and smile. To me that's priceless.

Preach it!

Postby **Nobody888** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:36 am

like with most collectibles, they ramp up in value and start to decline depending on the interest of the hobby.

Postby **Justuravgnerd** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:40 am

Squird wrote:
Shinfo13 wrote:This is actually a trend I've noticed in the last 3 years or so I've been collecting. The secondary market and Pop values really take a hit right before SDCC and follows that trend for a few weeks after. My best guess here is because collectors purge their collections before SDCC to raise funds which kinda floods the market and they're willing to take lower prices just to move the items fast. Many others put themselves on spending limits leading up to the con so less people to buy those cheap Pops. And then finally, we're all just broke after SDCC so alot of people taking time off from spending wads of cash.

This is just my guess but it makes alot of sense. This year is a bit different with Funko HQ opening so I'm interested if the trend will continue a little longer this year.

This is pretty spot on. And after HQ is NYCC. I wouldn't be surprised to see prices stay soft for a while.

This pretty much explains it all. There's always a dip around this time of year and then they normally increase again around Christmas time when everyone is in the shopping mood.

Another thing to keep in mind is that although PPG is a very useful guide, you have to remember that is exactly what it should be used as, a GUIDE. It does not always have the most accurate price calculations of what a pop's actual value should be. PPG takes the average sales from ebay (no other sales sources) to determine values of a pop without considering box damage, OOB items, or even separating con exclusive stickers from summer convention stickers. So you always have to take those price values with a grain of salt.

Postby **Krazydave2000** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 2:26 am

I have not seen this trend.

Postby **M4ttay** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:39 am

Squird wrote:Prices rise and fall. I hope the prices stay reasonable when I'm looking for something and skyrocket after I get it.

Actually, I don't care what happens after I get it. I collect what I like. It'd be nice if they all went up so I could sell old stuff to buy new, but I know that's not going to happen all the time so I buy them just to enjoy them.

PS- PPG aggregates and averages ebay sales. Also doesn't take into account condition, private sales or FB sales and auctions. Lots of opportunity for shenanigans, especially with older and rarer pieces that don't sell often on ebay. For a common piece, usually spot on.

Look at this Boss haha.... Yes that would be nice wouldn't it Mr Sprouse :bounce:

Postby **cheekylyssa** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:49 pm

I wish pop values would drop on my most-wanted pops, but I'm not personally seeing a decrease other than the post-SDCC softening that always happens when the frenzy's done.

Postby **Md-1** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:44 pm

I've been seeing the opposite personally.
All the old pops have rocketed in price from what I've seen.

Postby **rosevanngo** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:28 pm

Sarcasticguy wrote:Prices dropping is good for me, means I can get my hands on the vaulted ones!

So very true. As prices decline many more people can potentially get their desired Pops. On the other hand it's also very scary. We have seen this with all sorts of trends when it comes to any sort of Collectors items. Some people may say that Funko Pops or Funko toys will never become the next Beanie Baby which I whole heartedly agree. I don't think it will ever become the Beanie Baby. However, we have seen declines in things such as Air Jordan's. I know it's not the exact comparison however it is scary considering Jordans we're unobtainable only a few years back. Now you walk into a Foot Locker and they can't get rid of them. It's definitely food for thought. Maybe I'm crazy but does anyone else sense this or feel that Funko values are an indicator of this potential trend?

Postby **cghantous88** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:44 pm

rosevanngo wrote:
Sarcasticguy wrote:Prices dropping is good for me, means I can get my hands on the vaulted ones!

So very true. As prices decline many more people can potentially get their desired Pops. On the other hand it's also very scary. We have seen this with all sorts of trends when it comes to any sort of Collectors items. Some people may say that Funko Pops or Funko toys will never become the next Beanie Baby which I whole heartedly agree. I don't think it will ever become the Beanie Baby. However, we have seen declines in things such as Air Jordan's. I know it's not the exact comparison however it is scary considering Jordans we're unobtainable only a few years back. Now you walk into a Foot Locker and they can't get rid of them. It's definitely food for thought. Maybe I'm crazy but does anyone else sense this or feel that Funko values are an indicator of this potential trend?

Well brand jordan is purposely flooding the market to avoid resellers. Also consumer preferences have shift towards adidas as well

Postby **rosevanngo** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 12:29 am

cghantous88 wrote:
rosevanngo wrote:
Sarcasticguy wrote:Prices dropping is good for me, means I can get my hands on the vaulted ones!

So very true. As prices decline many more people can potentially get their desired Pops. On the other hand it's also very scary. We have seen this with all sorts of trends when it comes to any sort of Collectors items. Some people may say that Funko Pops or Funko toys will never become the next Beanie Baby which I whole heartedly agree. I don't think it will ever become the Beanie Baby. However, we have seen declines in things such as Air Jordan's. I know it's not the exact comparison however it is scary considering Jordans we're unobtainable only a few years back. Now you walk into a Foot Locker and they can't get rid of them. It's definitely food for thought. Maybe I'm crazy but does anyone else sense this or feel that Funko values are an indicator of this potential trend?

Well brand jordan is purposely flooding the market to avoid resellers. Also consumer preferences have shift towards adidas as well

Very true. Adidas has made a huge comeback and more of the general public has turned to them. I see your point. However it still does scare me in the fact that Funkos are very popular and it could become something that has a breaking point. Like I said and you pointed out. It's not going to happen any time soon but the wonder is if it will happen. In the meantime I hope values plateau a little and we know some of our favor collectibles do hold its value.

Postby **mariog1497** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 12:44 am

rosevanngo wrote:
cghantous88 wrote:
rosevanngo wrote:
So very true. As prices decline many more people can potentially get their desired Pops. On the other hand it's also very scary. We have seen this with all sorts of trends when it comes to any sort of Collectors items. Some people may say that Funko Pops or Funko toys will never become the next Beanie Baby which I whole heartedly agree. I don't think it will ever become the Beanie Baby. However, we have seen declines in things such as Air Jordan's. I know it's not the exact comparison however it is scary considering Jordans we're unobtainable only a few years back. Now you walk into a Foot Locker and they can't get rid of them. It's definitely food for thought. Maybe I'm crazy but does anyone else sense this or feel that Funko values are an indicator of this potential trend?

Well brand jordan is purposely flooding the market to avoid resellers. Also consumer preferences have shift towards adidas as well

Very true. Adidas has made a huge comeback and more of the general public has turned to them. I see your point. However it still does scare me in the fact that Funkos are very popular and it could become something that has a breaking point. Like I said and you pointed out. It's not going to happen any time soon but the wonder is if it will happen. In the meantime I hope values plateau a little and we know some of our favor collectibles do hold its value.

I don't want to shift the focus of this thread, but Adidas is doing everything right with appealing to shoe collectors and the general public. I used to have no interest in shoes, but once my buddy introduced me to the NMDs and ultraboosts,I've been slowly buying pairs here and there.

I've also been seeing the opposite, but they aren't apart of the Disney line. Last year I sold a lot of my older pops and I've been trying to get them back but I see that they went up a bit in price. For example, when I bought my he-man I think he was somewhere around $50-$60 and now I can't find one for under $100.

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