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Hey guys,

Been doing some thinking and trying to put some money into the games I play most and get shot of the stuff I don't use too often. I have a stack of Dust stuff that I have only used a handful of times and some stuff I haven't even touched.

Not really sure how much it is all worth as technically some of its second hand even though I have just opened the box to make sure its all there.

I got the original big starter set as new only used a handful of times, I have painted 1 unit of Germans.
Red devils (unused in box)
Axis heavy walker (unused in box)
Axis Zombies (unused but no box)
Dust warfare book (only read a couple of times)

I am thinking £150 all in but dont want to sell myself cheap or overstep the mark.

Any ideas?

Have you checked ebay to see what the same, or equivalent, items are going for?

Its hard to tell because the old starter set isnt made anymore there are so few selling, one is currently going for £130

Daston wrote:
Hey guys,

Been doing some thinking and trying to put some money into the games I play most and get shot of the stuff I don't use too often. I have a stack of Dust stuff that I have only used a handful of times and some stuff I haven't even touched.

Not really sure how much it is all worth as technically some of its second hand even though I have just opened the box to make sure its all there.

I got the original big starter set as new only used a handful of times, I have painted 1 unit of Germans.
Red devils (unused in box)
Axis heavy walker (unused in box)
Axis Zombies (unused but no box)
Dust warfare book (only read a couple of times)

I am thinking £150 all in but dont want to sell myself cheap or overstep the mark.

Any ideas?

That stuff's worthless. send it to me and I'll dispose of it properly for you.

This is a very generally ballpark based on ebaying wargaming minis. But, some miniature ranges go for more or less on Ebay for whatever reason. Heavy Gear Blitz, for example, tends to go for 70-80% of full retail regardless of condition (which is absurd - just buy from a discounter and get new in box for the same price).

I got the original big starter set as new only used a handful of times, I have painted 1 unit of Germans. Depends on the paint job. If it is pretty darn good, you could sell it for something above 50% retail value. If it is not so good, it'll probably drag down a big group auction of otherwise lightly used/unused items.

Red devils (unused in box) - Worth close to full retail - Ebay may net you ~50% retail value

Axis heavy walker (unused in box) - Worth close to full retail - Ebay may net you ~50% retail value

Axis Zombies (unused but no box) Worth less than full retail, sadly. With no paint and no assembly on your part, it is implicitly worth more than used minis typically are because you have had little ability to 'spoil' them.

Dust warfare book (only read a couple of times) - I've noticed that rulebooks don't go for very close to full retail unless they are new. If you put all of the products together in a group auction, the rulebook will help to sell it, but won't add much value otherwise


When I am buying used minis on Ebay that are all normally available via online retailers, I am usually looking for a bargain. If an online retailer sells at 20% off, it isn't a bargain on Ebay unless you can get more than 20% off, especially if the item is used. So in general I think you are dealing with ~50% retail value as a reasonable buy it now price for the above. However, I am not hip to selling or buying Dust miniatures on Ebay, so you really need to investigate the specific market. Your rating is going to play a factor as well when it comes to used miniatures.

I generally find selling miniatures on Ebay to be unsatisfying. Some people love it, and based their hobby on it, buying stuff, using it, flipping it on Ebay to buy new stuff. I don't like that. Personally, I find that you get more out of unwanted miniatures by selling or trading to friends or members of the local gaming scene.

You may not get as much in terms of dollar value, but it can be a positive experience that builds relationships in the community.