What is an Action Figure Worth?

Collecting action figures can become a very lucrative business if done right.  The number one rule you need to follow In order for you to become successful at making a profit selling/buying action figures is this: know the value of the action figure(s). In this article we will give you a basic guide that will help you determine what the price for a specific figure is.

The process of finding out how much a specific action figure is worth contains 2 steps:

1. The condition of you action figure.  In order for you to determine the shape you action figure is in, you need to consult a grading table . Without getting into too many details, a high grading score means that you action figure has very few flaws which makes it more expensive. A popular strategy used by many expert collectors is to consult a grading table BEFORE they actually buy the action figure. This can definitely increase your chances of selling your figure for a higher price. Tip: After the purchase make sure you care for your investment so it does not decrease in value.
2. Determine the price. Once you figure out the condition of your collection, it is time to find out what the going rate is. This is a longer process and it requires a little of effort on your part, but failing to research the price can lead to a loss in profit and in some cases no profit at all. You also need to understand that the prices in the collectibles market fluctuates and your research can only give you a rough estimate of what the real price is.

Where to check for prices for an action figure?

There are many places where you can check what the going rate for a specific action figure is.

Our number one recommendation is to read an action figure price guide.

These types of guides are trusted and used by hobbyists all over the country. Other sources of checking the prices for action figures are of course you local store, or more convenient, online stores. Amazon,  entertainmentearth, toywiz, cmdstore.com, toysrus.com and walmart.com carry almost every possible action figure you can dream of. With an impressive number (over 200,000) of live auction, Ebay.com is also an excellent source of find out that the value of a figure is.

One other method worth mentioning is asking the opinion of veteran hobbyists. Chances are they are full of knowledge which can only contribute to your success. A good place to meet other hobbyists are conventions or if you prefer a more convenient way look for discussion forums in your specific niche.