How Do You Value A Breyer Model Horse Collection?
Breyer model horses are the product of Reeves International, who has produced them since the early 1950s. Though the models are marketed as toys they are also cherished by adult hobbyists who collect and trade them. Collectible items are worth how much a collector is willing to pay, but there are guidelines to follow if you want to start collecting or estimate the value of Breyer models you already have. Recognize the model category your Breyer model matches. Breyer makes several lines including Traditional, Stable Mate and Special Run models. Traditional models are the large-scale ones which are about a foot long and approximately 9-inches in height. They retail for approximately $40 new and generally carry the highest values. Identify the mold used to make your model. Breyer uses the same molds over and over, and some of these have been in use since the 1950s. The molds have names that may indicate a breed type, for example Proud Arabian Stallion, or they may be named after a particu
