Ask the store’s owner or a sales associate about which figurines are in high demand. If you just so happen to have a ton of those in your collection, then you might be able to make a lot more cash than you originally expected.
If you happen to have some artbooks, manga, and other anime collectibles you want to throw in to sweeten the deal, MFC will let you list all of them.
If you still want to feed (and afford) your hobby, you can always use some of your profit to buy figurines to replace the ones you sold—Akiba Soul also specializes in selling anime collectibles at really competitive prices (talk about fan service!).
Amiami also ranks its most popular anime figures on its front page, so if you’ve got one or more of these collectibles in your lot, you might be able to charge more money for each of them.
As an extra perk, Crunchyroll has a forum where you can post about your anime collection and attract bids. When you’ve accepted the highest offer, you can also just kick back and chat with other anime fans.
One of the most popular spots is r/AnimeFigurines, which has over 120K members. You also get a lot of freedom when you sell on subreddits because you get to set the price and make special offers. For example, you can throw in free shipping if a redditor spends over $100 for your collection. Keep costs down and turn more of a profit by passing the costs of shipping to your buyers.
For extra convenience, use your Android phone, your iPhone, or your iPad to list your figurines on Facebook Marketplace. To be really efficient on Facebook, cross-post on FB groups, too. For example, join Anime Figure Society’s Official Marketplace, which has 5. 7K members and counting. Scroll through the main group, Anime Figure Society, to get a taste for what’s popular, then promote those figurines in your listings.
If you plan to handle the transaction in person, then be sure to meet the Craigslist buyer in a safe place that’s in public—for example, go to the food court of a mall during daylight hours.
For example, offer free shipping and $10 USD off the buyer’s order if they spend $300 USD to purchase your entire collection.
Example Listing: Xenoblade 2 - Nia - 1/7 (Good Smile Company) Category: Prepainted, Articulated Origin: Xenoblade 2 Character: Nia Company: Good Smile Company Artists: Akimof (Sculptor), Akimoto Hajime (Color Producer), Saitom (Illustrator) Release: 06/2023, Limited Edition + Exclusive Materials: ABS, PVC Dimensions: 1/7; Height= 310 mm / 12. 09 in; (1:1 Scale = 2. 17 m)
Grow your cred as an anime collector by chatting about figurines on forums, reviewing anime figures, and learning all the lore behind the collectibles you’ve amassed. If you’re into the idea of making your own vlogs, showing off your anime collection on YouTube can be a great way to drum up excitement. After fans gawk at your setup, they’ll probably be dying to buy the whole lot they drooled over.
