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➤ QUICK SUMMARY (READ THIS FIRST)

→ Most items should sell for $25+ to be a strong fit
→ Items under $10 are NOT accepted
→ Most accepted items sell within a few months
→ Standard consignment term is 6 months
→ You receive a full breakdown of every sale

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→ We focus on selling items — not storing them

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→ Want the full breakdown?
View the How Consignment Works page for step-by-step details

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→ Not sure if your items qualify?

Review the What We Accept  (Includes What We Typically Pass On)

If you're still not sure after reviewing what we accept, you can submit photos — you’ll get an honest answer.

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WHY CHOOSE UNCLE NICK’S TOY VENTURE

→ Straightforward, transparent, no-surprises process

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• Pricing based on real sold market data

• Items priced to sell — not sit

• Full breakdown of every sale

• Clear communication throughout

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ABOUT ME

→ I’ve been buying and selling on eBay for 20+ years

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My name is Nick, and I run Uncle Nick’s Toy Venture.

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• Strong pricing based on real market data

• Organized inventory (SKU tracking)

• Clean listings, professional shipping

• Detail-focused with strong communication

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I am not an expert in every category — and I don’t pretend to be.

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→ What I’m very good at:

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• Determining real resale value

• Pricing items to actually sell

• Managing the full selling process

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VALUE, DEMAND & STRATEGY

→ Most items should sell for $25+

• Under $10 → Not accepted

• $10–$20 → Must have strong demand and be lot-worthy

• $25+ → Main focus (sold individually)

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→ Item value is based on gross sale price

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Key points:​​

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• Individual items sell faster

• Lots sell slower

• Items must justify time and effort

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→ Goal: sell efficiently at fair market value
(Not overpriced. Not dirt cheap. Not sitting long-term.)

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PRICING

→ Based on real sold market data (not guesses or asking prices)

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We use:

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• eBay sold listings

• Average prices

• Active listings

• Sell-through trends

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Rare / One-of-a-Kind Items

• May require an educated estimate

• May not have perfect comps

→ The more info you provide, the better
→ Your input can improve accuracy

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START HERE (IMPORTANT)

Before submitting, review:

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• What We Accept  (Includes What We Typically Pass On)

• How Consignment Works

• Consignment Agreement

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→ This saves time and avoids back-and-forth.

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WHO THIS IS FOR

Good fit:

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• Downsizing

• Selling a collection

• Handling an inherited collection

• Wanting a hands-off process

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Not a fit:

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• Not ready to sell

• Strong sentimental attachment

• Expecting top-dollar on everything

• Mostly low-value items

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→ If you're not ready yet, that’s completely fine — come back when you are.

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WHAT WE SELL (QUICK OVERVIEW)

→ Collectibles with real resale demand:

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• Action figures (TMNT, GI Joe, Star Wars, Marvel, DC)

• Vintage toys & playsets

• Diecast (older Hot Wheels, Tonka, Matchbox)

• Trading cards, Pokémon, comics

• Advertising (Coca-Cola, gas & oil, signs)

• Pop culture collectibles

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→ No general household items

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CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

→ Items must be:

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• Clean

• Presentable

• Ready to handle

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→ Light dust is OK if it wipes off quickly

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Not accepted:

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• Mold / mildew

• Bugs / cobwebs

• Sticky residue

• Moisture damage

• Strong odors

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SORTING REQUIREMENT

→ Items must be reasonably sorted

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Not accepted:

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• Large unsorted bins

• Mixed boxes needing hours of sorting

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→ If it takes hours to figure out, it’s not a fit

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SUBMISSION PROCESS

→ Pre-approval required before drop-off

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Photos:

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• Group photos are fine

• No need for individual photos

• Just clearly show what you have

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Timing:

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• Acknowledgment: ~1 day

• Full review: up to ~1 week

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SUBMISSION PRIORITY

→ During review:

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Higher priority:

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• Easy to identify

• Clear comps

• Minimal research

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Lower priority:

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• Hard to identify

• Heavy research required

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RESEARCH POLICY

→ Standard research only — not deep research on every item

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If items:

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• Require significant research

• Are difficult to identify

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→ This may affect:

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• Acceptance

• Commission

• Purchase options

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→ More time required = more impact on terms

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SELLING PROCESS

→ We handle everything:

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• Research

• Pricing

• Photos

• Listings

• Buyers

• Shipping

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Platforms:

• eBay (primary)

• Marketplace (select items)

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Listing style:

• Buy It Now (most common)

• Auctions (limited use)

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COMMISSION

→ Based on net proceeds (after fees)

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• Under $50 → 60 / 40

• $50–$100 → 55 / 45

• $100–$500 → 50 / 50

• $500+ → 40 / 60

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→ More work may increase commission

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TIMELINE

→ Standard term: 6 months

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After 6 months:

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• Items are reevaluated

• Next steps chosen

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PAYOUTS

→ Paid monthly
→ Paid the following month after sale

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You receive:

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• Itemized breakdown

• Transparent reporting

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LOCATION & LOGISTICS

📍 Independence, Iowa
All items handled from my workshop

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Drop-off:

• Most items must be brought in

• Scheduled

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Pickup (limited):

• Larger / higher-value collections

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Out-of-area:

• Midwest → easiest

• Outside Midwest → shipping possible (pre-approval required)

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REQUIREMENTS (NO EXCEPTIONS)

→ Required:

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• Signed consignment agreement

• Completed W-9

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FINAL NOTES

→ We focus on items worth listing, shipping, and selling
→ We are here to move inventory efficiently — not store it

→ Not sure if your items qualify?
You can still submit — you’ll get an honest answer.

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→ If your items are a good fit, this process works very well — simple, structured, and designed to get results.

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Ready to move forward?

After reviewing what we accept, submit your items for pre-approval and we’ll take the next step.

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