Pop Values

[Vynlholic]

Currently the only notable way to track the value of a Funko item is PPG I believe. PPG pulls it's values directly from eBay recently completed listings. Over the years more people have started using other means to sell their Funko items including but not limited to Facebook, forums, waffle groups, Craigslist, and recently Mercari. Unfortunately PPG doesn't collect or factor these transactions as many of them are private sales.

PPG shows my collection value currently as $63,333.00 and that is without everything being in there. At any given point during the year that number drops and/or increases 3 to 5k but always seems to balance back out around the same total. This is due to seasonal sales and Cons. More people are willing to go the ebay route for a quick sale during big Cons and Christmas to earn quick cash.

In general fewer people selling on ebay equals less viable sales data for PPG to use to estimate said items value. There are a large number of Funko items on PPG that are generally worth A LOT more than stated on their site but without the legit sales data they can't show proof of that.

[chaostryder]

Currently the only notable way to track the value of a Funko item is PPG I believe. PPG pulls it's values directly from eBay recently completed listings. Over the years more people have started using other means to sell their Funko items including but not limited to Facebook, forums, waffle groups, Craigslist, and recently Mercari. Unfortunately PPG doesn't collect or factor these transactions as many of them are private sales.

PPG shows my collection value currently as $63,333.00 and that is without everything being in there. At any given point during the year that number drops and/or increases 3 to 5k but always seems to balance back out around the same total. This is due to seasonal sales and Cons. More people are willing to go the ebay route for a quick sale during big Cons and Christmas to earn quick cash.

In general fewer people selling on ebay equals less viable sales data for PPG to use to estimate said items value. There are a large number of Funko items on PPG that are generally worth A LOT more than stated on their site but without the legit sales data they can't show proof of that.

The way you describe it, it sounds like a stock market

[Mister Piggy Wiggy]

That's the thing about Pops. You never know what will go up and down in value.

[Vynlholic]

Currently the only notable way to track the value of a Funko item is PPG I believe. PPG pulls it's values directly from eBay recently completed listings. Over the years more people have started using other means to sell their Funko items including but not limited to Facebook, forums, waffle groups, Craigslist, and recently Mercari. Unfortunately PPG doesn't collect or factor these transactions as many of them are private sales.

PPG shows my collection value currently as $63,333.00 and that is without everything being in there. At any given point during the year that number drops and/or increases 3 to 5k but always seems to balance back out around the same total. This is due to seasonal sales and Cons. More people are willing to go the ebay route for a quick sale during big Cons and Christmas to earn quick cash.

In general fewer people selling on ebay equals less viable sales data for PPG to use to estimate said items value. There are a large number of Funko items on PPG that are generally worth A LOT more than stated on their site but without the legit sales data they can't show proof of that.

The way you describe it, it sounds like a stock market

LOL pretty much. Sadly that is the side of collecting I don't enjoy; however, we have collected original Art for many years and have paintings and art that require additional insurance coverage. So I keep track of the value of art/collectibles in the house for insurance purposes. That and watching how values fluctuate allows you to make better choices when looking to purchase a Funko item that might currently be overvalued due to initial popularity.

[Sarcasticguy]

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?

Nah, the difference between shoes and Funko is that the average person can walk into a store... see a show they enjoy, then buy the product for it.

Collecting Jordans was niche already, while Funko is attempting to broaden their collector base.

[Vynlholic]

That's the thing about Pops. You never know what will go up and down in value.

True some can be hard to gauge; however, some of the more iconic lines you can generally pin point when there will be a value spike. Old vaulted Marvel/DC Pops tend to spike when a new movie is about to release and shortly after as demand for them rise and new collectors drawn in by the film are searching for them.

Disney & Star Wars Pops tend to spike in value when newer molds and/or variants are released of a vaulted Pop. This is due to a character that isn't normally on the shelf has now caught the eye of a fan and pulled them into the Funko market. Now this fan finds out there is another style of said character so demand for the older item rises.

Example:
SDCC Flocked Tigger

Tigger hasn't been on a store shelf in a VERY long time. Someone who loves Winnie the Pooh and/or Tigger sees this Pop at Barnes & Nobles or now massively floating around ebay and it sucks them into collecting Funko and now they learn there is another Tigger and they must have it.

A very good way to judge what a Pops value will be like if that is your thing is to look at the number of people who own said pop to the number of people who want said item which PPG provides for each item. If demand is high and ownership is low then you can bet the Pop is only going to grow in value.

[Cephus]

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.

It's my understanding that PPG doesn't update prices unless a certain number of Pops sell within a certain period of time, so just one sale can't change the price. Besides, PPG's prices are just a vague guide, the only thing that matters is what the Pops actually sell for in the real world, which in my experience, is usually a little more than their price.

[Cephus]

: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.

Exactly. Collecting anything is not supposed to be an investment, it's supposed to be for enjoyment. I really don't care what my Pops are worth because I am never going to sell them. The only thing my PPG list allows me to do is keep up on a reasonable average price, what I can expect I should pay for a particular Pop so I don't get ripped off. Otherwise, I don't track the market, it doesn't matter to me.

[magikrose]

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 so true. Everything takes a nose dive right before SDCC due to the market flooding and from past experience, it really never picks back up again until around November. Values will begin to increase again then rinse and repeat

[Mrchong156]

as everyone is searching for those exclusives, less people are looking at the vaulted stuff is what i think.

[lavery01]

I'm okay with the price decline as I don't intend on selling any of my collection. If I can buy the vaulted pops at a low and fair price that's great.

[kappait]

as everyone is searching for those exclusives, less people are looking at the vaulted stuff is what i think.

Are they selling stuff that has been vaulted?

[lavery01]

I'm okay with the price decline as I don't intend on selling any of my collection. If I can buy the vaulted pops at a low and fair price that's great.

[Libertyroxx]

Let the prices drop! Not in it for the money, so if I can get vaulted Pops for a decent price I'm all for that!!

[Popsweats]

You know a lot of people resell their older pops from 2014 and further back for less but others sell for more. Truth me told its a hit or miss honestly.