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Collecting and trading vintage toys can be exciting—especially if you can get a good deal on rare action figures. But what happens when you decide you want to get cash for your collectibles? According to Leone’s Collectibles—seller of vintage toys, comic books, and unique gifts in Rochester, NY—one of the easiest ways to exchange action figures for good money is to go through a collectible store.

From Star Wars toys to wrestling figurines, Leone’s Collectibles has bought and sold many action figures over the last 40 years.  Here are a few tips from these Rochester toy experts if you want to sell your action figures:

  • Know What You Have: Before you present your collectible action figures to a buyer, it’s a good idea to take an inventory of your items and sort them accordingly. It can help to research action figure checklists online beforehand—these lists are put together by collectors can help you determine if you have the “complete” package for a profitable sell. This is also a good time to measure the market and see what similar items are selling for.
  • action figuresPresent With Pride: To get the most value out of your collectibles, you’ll want to present them to the buyer in their cleanest, most appealing form. If you follow experts’ recommendations for maintaining vintage toys, you probably won’t have to do much at this step. However, if you’re pulling your action figures from the dark corners of your closets, make sure the items are matched with boxes and accessories as well as fully dusted.
  • Talk To The Buyer: Traveling all the way to a buyer only to find out they are not interested can be a big disappointment. To make sure your collectible store of choice will consider your action figures, call a staff member ahead of time. You can also find out if the store will travel to see large collections so you can avoid traveling back and forth.

If you have collectible action figures you’d like to sell, give Leone’s Collectibles a call at (585) 865-4260. As experts in vintage toys, these professionals will buy action figures at fair prices, making sure you can get the best value for the investment you’ve made. They can also make arrangements to visit larger collections onsite. If you’re in the market to buy new action figures, comic books, and other collectibles, you can also visit their website to shop online.

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