How can I upycle 200 LIberty Falls houses?

Tara

I understand you wanting to sell these and folks just don't understand the value and beauty of collectibles. I collected Gone with the Wind plates and other items and now I am stuck with so much that just doesn't sell. Have you tried contacting the mfg. of the items to see if they are interested in buying them? or a consignment shop that could display them and sell them? Try to find a facebook page of collectors of these items to see if anyone is interested in buying one or all of them. Sometimes folks are missing one or two pieces. .

I had only about 2 dozen of these and tried to sell them with the same lack of success. One second-hand store dealer suggested that I wait until before Christmas and try to sell them at a swap meet.

I finally just donated them to a pre-school for a Christmas display and took a tax deduction.

Good luck with your project.

I love these villages!

Have you tried selling them on line? E Bay, Etsey, Let Go, or Craigs List. I would sell them as a collection and they would be worth more if you have Original paper work and boxes. Good luck Tara.

I just checked Ebay and they aren't going for much. Basically sold in lots and at about $1 a piece. Collectors would buy the ones they need to complete a set.

Regarding Cheryl's comment about folks not understanding the beauty of such items: it can be said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Over time, the inherent and the perceived value of some items originally sold as collectibles can decrease. This is unfortunate if you find that you have lots on your hands and are wanting to sell them.

I would say if you have marked the houses down to that low of a price and they still are not selling, that it would no longer be viable to continue. By the time you pay your sellers fees, plus consider your time put it, you will netting very little cash.

If the boxes are taking up needed room in your home, then give them away, as Tom did, turn over a new page, and move on. Otherwise, hang on to them and try to sell them again in the future.

Try local posts in your area. Ebay has a lot that is why they may not be selling, but go from $4 to $24 each. Try sites like 5miles. That gets you local people that may not want the pay the shipping and handling that ebay costs, but gets you buyers in your area that can pick up the items from you, THUS the name. Try a local flea market, places that take on commission and sell for you. If all else fails donate them to a resale shop like St. Vincent DePaul or Vietnam Veterans and use for a tax write off. You can write off the value of them as a non-cash donation on next years taxes.

Tara,,,They appear to be really nice if they are as each picture. I would take them to Goodwill or Coordinated Charities or a ministries of some type. I believe they would be loved by somebody, good luck.

You can display as a village. You didn't mention where you were trying to sell but you might see if there is a collector's site.

They would work for fairy gardens ...

Try selling them on Craigs List or Facebook Market Place. I think waiting until September would be in your best interest as people are not looking for Christmas items right now.

Could you use them to create a Christmas village at the holidays?

You could build a ledge close to the ceiling to display them, use them as center pieces at group christmas or Holiday parties. Maybe you can loan them to a nursing home , church social group .

You could give them for gifts .

I would for sure try to sell some of them on ebay and use some of them into creating a Christmas village

Hi, How about using some of the houses in giant planters as fairy houses? With maybe a tiny figure or two, and flowers...Could be super cute and perhaps you could sell a few that way?

Check with your neighbors on Nextdoor to see if they want to purchase. Otherwise I would make a gnome village under a backyard tree.

Find out what the scale is and then sell them to people who have to-scale model railroads & even slot car tracks.

Would it be possible to cut out some of the windows with a porcelain cutter or drill of some sort and use them as a lit outdoor Christmas display?

I think they appeal to a very limited market as is because people consider them cute but kitsch.(Don’t shoot the messenger). Perhaps paint them solid, bold colours like white, black? Yellow or neon pink and see if they won’t sell that way, not as collectables but as novelty items to a younger market.

Have a garage sale and sell them at your sale.

You need to decide that these aren't worth the time & trouble you're going to in trying to sell them. If you've had them listed on eBay and they are not selling at $1.00 each, then it's time to donate them. You could repaint them in a glossy spray paint...but you'd still end up with 200 pieces that you have to display or use somewhere. If someone else might enjoy them, then give them away.

Hello, Do u have a link where I could see the items u have left, I’m interested in buying some, say on Facebook or Etsy?

If these are still available, I would be interested in them. Thank you for your consideration.

Do you still have them?

Hi Don,

I'm trying to sell mine. I have a large collection Still want them? Jan

I would attempt to sell them as one lot on ebay. You can include pictures to help get people interest in these. Have you even attempted to do some reserach to find out the value of each?

Hi.

I just registered because I felt compelled to reach out to you with an alternative idea that no one here has mentioned. Try selling these to hobby shops for n scale train layouts. The Liberty Falls collection works great because the pieces are self contained. You can set them up and take them down with out the need of modeling, extensive tools, glues, etc. They are basically a play-and-pack village! Most of the collection works great for this scale (1:160). The pumpkin patch, The children's tea party, some of the larger pieces like the Farris Wheel (etc), and a few of the animals like the cow sticking his head out the back of the Lumber Mill (etc), are a little too big.

My Dad would always say, 'so what, there are different sized buildings in life, different sized people. Just as long as you are having fun.'

Cheers and I wish I had found your collection before I started to build my village!

Are still trying to sell these villages?

I have been taking care of a husband and wife who have been together for over 72 years. My client who is a Korean War Vet is looking for more Liberty Falls, he wants them in pristine condition. How many do you have left?

Hi Belinda....Show me what you have, please.

Donate them to a charity so they can sell them and make a profit. You can take the tax write off when you have your taxes done.

I just bought one from a reseller on Mercari. I'd also try Poshmark. They're very cute.

Why not stik them on to a board and make a village scene or offer them to mini railway enthusiasts to use for scenery. Use on a wooden base in a line so could be used for Mantle or Table decor?

They would be beautiful in a scene under a Christmas tree, especially a table model.

You could stage them in scenes , take picture for others to see how creative you are..on a mantle, a window scene, as part of a diorama...

Think back to when these were purchased. Were they purchased because you enjoyed looking at them or because you planned to sell them and make a profit. If you no longer enjoy them and can't sell them, why not donate them and consider the cost as a lesson in "sunk cost". You'll feel lighter when you're no longer dealing with them.

Hi Tara, hope this helps you out.

You can sell them to model train enthusiasts, to use in their layouts, or to other folks who enjoy doing 3D layouts/models!

are you still selling the houses I'd be interested in taking some off your hands

I see you have a problem selling these I'm actually trying to collect them for my niece's right now how many pieces do you have left

Make Christmas villages etc. by sticking them to a circular tray and making a feature in the centre or adding a candle, cake etc. (little Villages)!

I had the same problem with Department 56. No one wants these things any longer. I decided to use what I want and give away what I can.

I also have approx 49 pieces that I am wanting to sell. They are in boxes and excellent condition. There are item numbers spanning 1-300 in my collection. If interested please contact me and I would be able to provide a listing of all in the collection.