Which Precious Moments figurines are rare?
While the value of each sculpture varies greatly, the most prized one has been valued at upward of $2,000. It’s called “God Loveth a Cheerful Giver,” and it depicts a girl and a wagon full of free puppies. A more common price for the figurine, based on recent eBay sales, is more like $200.
Are Precious Moments worth anything?
According to Today, the Precious Moments figurines from the “Original 21” collection that was released in 1979 are considered vintage collectibles and could be worth up to $750. The publication reports that the most prized “Original 21” piece is called “God Loveth a Cheerful Giver,” according to an expert.
Which Precious Moments are worth a lot of money?
How do I sell my vintage Precious Moments?
Search auction websites like eBay for the same retired figurines and examine the amount of activity for those figurines, including the final sale prices. Some intermediary companies will buy Precious Moments figurines from you directly, with the aim of selling it on, as long as the item is in good condition.
Where are the production marks on Precious Moments?
The following table shows the different annual production marks used on Precious Moments figurines over the years. These marks appear incised (or occasionally printed) on the underside of the base, usually along with the name, model number and logo.
What makes a Precious Moments figurine more valuable?
The value of a Precious Moments figurine is usually, but not always, slightly higher if you have the first year mark, meaning a figurine that was produced in its first year. This holds true with older figurines produced in the first decade, but isn’t nearly as important with figurines from more recent years.
Where are the production marks on porcelain bisque Precious Moments?
Each porcelain bisque Precious Moments figurine has what’s known as an annual production mark located on the bottom of it. This strange little mark can be quite helpful in identifying the actual year a specific figurine was made.
Are there production marks on the Little Moments collection?
The Precious Moments “Little Moments” collection is an exception when it comes to production marks. This grouping of smaller sized figurines was made for several years and didn’t include the annual symbols on the bottom.