You inherited a collection.
Let’s find out what it’s really worth.
Catalogue it, get an honest comp-backed number on every piece, and learn what to keep and what to sell — before anyone makes you an offer.
The collectibles market, 2026 · Circana
- +32%growth in collectibles — now ~19% of all toy spending
- 37%of toy sales are now licensed — the highest on record
- ~28%of all toys are bought by adults, the biggest-spending group
The grails
What collectors are really chasing.
A record is the most ever paid for one trophy piece — not what yours is worth. What separates a grail from the common version is almost always one small detail. We know where to look.
Superman #1
ComicsThe most valuable comic on Earth — the slab number is the asset.
The tellOne grade point can multiply value fivefold.
Pikachu Illustrator
PokémonA 1997 art-contest promo that reset the record in 2026.
The tellA single-digit population card in a PSA 10 slab.
Rocket-Firing Boba Fett
Star WarsThe recalled prototype that became the hobby’s holy grail.
The tellAbout thirty exist; the firing mechanism is the variant that matters.
U.S.S. Flagg
G.I. JoeThe carrier that’s only ever worth top dollar with every last part.
The tellThe pennant and the working megaphone are the difference.
For anyone who just inherited or uncovered a collection
Before you let anyone 'take it off your hands.'
You don’t have to become an expert overnight. Catalogue what you have, get an honest number on each piece against real sold prices, and find out what to keep and what to let go — so nobody lowballs you on something you didn’t know was a grail.
Do it yourself — the app
Your whole collection, valued and organized.
The same hand-research method, in your pocket. Catalogue what you own, identify each piece, price it to real sold comps, track completeness, and list it when you’re ready — all in one place.
Snap & identify
Photograph a piece and get the line, variant, and year — the AI does the first pass, you confirm.
Priced to sold comps
Every item valued against real sold listings, not wish prices — a number with a receipt.
Catalogue & find
Box it, tag it, search it — your whole collection organized, on the shelf and on your phone.
Track completeness
See what you have and what’s missing across a line — the gaps actually worth chasing.
Portfolio value
Watch the value of the whole collection move over time, piece by piece.
Sell when ready
List to the marketplace, field offers, and close — without the stacked fees.
Value guides
What’s your line worth?
A by-hand value guide for every line we read cold — what drives the number, the variants that matter, and a free appraisal. Find yours.
- Star WarsVintage Kenner (1977-1985) is its own world — valued on cardback count, weapon variants, and tiny original accessories that are almost never present.
- He-ManMasters of the Universe — vintage Mattel (1982-1987) — valued on the right figure, complete weapons and armor, and a clean cardback. The 2026 film is pulling demand hard.
- TransformersGeneration 1 (1984-1990) is the heart of it — valued on the character, a sealed box, and whether every accessory and tech-spec survived. The 1986 film's 40th is driving renewed demand.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesPlaymates 1988-1992 is the sweet spot — common turtles are easy, but the hard-to-find figures and accessory completeness are where value lives.
- G.I. JoeA Real American Hero (1982-1994) — valued on the figure, an uncut filecard, and complete vehicles where one missing part changes everything.
- Pokémon & TCGVintage Base Set through modern chase cards — valued on set, edition, and a PSA/CGC grade, with 1st Edition the line that matters most.
- Comics & KeysGolden, Silver, and Bronze Age keys — where a single grade point on the slab can multiply value, and the first appearances are the whole game.
- MarvelMarvel across the lines — ToyBiz, Marvel Legends, Secret Wars and the rest. Identified by line, wave, and the variant that actually matters.
- X-MenToyBiz 1991 onward — the line that built the modern action-figure aisle. Valued on variants, accessories, and a still-sealed card.
- BarbieFrom the 1959 #1 ponytail to the modern designer dolls — valued on hair, face paint, and whether the box ever got opened. Designer and sealed-shipper dolls quietly outpace most figures.
- Vintage LEGOSealed retired sets and rare minifigures — valued on the set's desirability, an unopened seal, and minifigure print runs.
- WWFVintage wrestling — LJN rubber, Hasbro, and the rest — valued on era, the right figure, and the card or stand that survived the playroom.
What's My Collection Worth?
The same hand-research walk-through we run on every piece — boiled down to a checklist you can use yourself. Stop guessing and start with a number you can actually defend.
- Pin down the exact piece — line, variant, and printing
- Grade condition honestly (and avoid the #1 overpricing mistake)
- Pull real sold comps instead of wishful asking prices
- Set a number with a receipt behind it
Straight answers
The questions we actually get.
How do you decide what something is worth?
Every price is anchored to real eBay sold listings — what people actually paid for the same piece in the same condition — not active asking prices or an estimate tool. A sold price is a receipt; an asking price is a wish.
Do you buy collections, or only sell?
Both. Whether you are moving a single piece or a whole collection, send photos and we research each item by hand and give you an honest, sold-comp-backed offer. No obligation, and no pressure if you decide to hold.
How do you grade condition?
We grade against pristine, not against the last beat-up copy we saw — and when it is a close call, we grade down. Every flaw is disclosed with a photo. We would rather lose a sale than mis-grade a piece.
Can you help me find a specific piece?
Yes. Tell us the line, character, and condition you are after. We keep an eye out, research what comes up, and reach out when we have something that fits — at a fair, comp-backed price.
What does it cost to get a value?
A first read is free, with no obligation. Send photos and we identify each piece, pull the matching sold comps, and give you a number with the receipts behind it. The appraisal checklist below lets you run a first pass yourself.
Collector to collector
Tell us what you’re after.
Hunting a specific piece, sitting on a collection, or just want an honest read on what something’s worth? Send it over — a real collector reads every message, and you’ll hear back, usually within a day.