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- Place an Ad in Your Local Newspaper
This may be the best way to attract local buyers.
- Contact a Department 56 Club Near You
Search the National Council of 56 Clubs for a Department 56 collector’s club in your area. Many of the clubs listed provide contact information, and a club representative may be able to connect you with a buyer near you.
- Join an on-line Department 56 Discussion Group
The following FREE on-line discussion group is very active and one of its many members may be interested in buying your pieces or may be able to offer advise as to where in your area you can sell them.
On Yahoo:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dept56/
- Sell Your Collection on eBay
The best time to sell Department 56 on eBay is coming up on the holiday season (September - December). That's when you should get the best price for your pieces. eBay is also a good source for what the current market is willing to pay for a particular piece.
- Sell Your Collection on Insider Auctions
Insider Auctions offers low fees (the first 5 listings will have no listing fees), easy listings, and a variety of great products including lots of Department 56.
- Donate Your Collection to Charity
With the declining value of Department 56 collectibles, sometimes the tax benefit can be more profitable than a sale. You will also have the pleasure of knowing that your village is being enjoyed rather than collecting dust in your basement.