How to sell your reborns
As in any collection, there will likely come a time when you decide to sell. Maybe you’ve lost the bond, you’ve had an unexpected vet bill, or you just fancy a bit of a change. There are many reasons to sell, and many reborns for sale, so it’s important to know how best to present your babies to attract a buyer.
Do:
Take clear pictures in natural lighting
Include close up pictures of your baby’s details, especially any imperfections
Offer references
Add a safety picture
Accurately describe your reborn:
Sculpt
Artist
Size and weight
Whether they have a magnet
Whether they are from a smoke and/or pet free home
Price
Don’t:
Take pictures in a dark room, or in direct sunlight
Obscure the baby’s face with a hat/dummy
Include blurry pictures
Only post your baby for sale in one place
Price your babies too high or too low (see below for more advice on pricing)
How to price your reborns
A good rule of thumb, is to price them at what you paid, or slightly lower.
Several things can lower the price of a baby:
Imperfections, such as paint rubs or hair loss
Loss of certificate of authenticity/paperwork
Popularity of the sculpt
Shine from frequent handling
Number of previous owners
Conversely, a reborn can maintain or increase in value for several reasons:
Popularity & rarity of the sculpt (in particular, Sold Out Limited Editions such as Lou Lou)
Artist popularity/rarity
Pristine condition
Keep these in mind when coming up with a price for your reborn. In general, pre-loved babies tend to sell for a bit less than new reborns of similar quality. If in doubt, I recommend reaching out to the community for guidance on how to price your reborns.
Where to sell
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There are hundreds of reborn Facebook groups, most of which allow sales of reborns. Here are a few recommendations to get you started:
Everything Reborn (US based)
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When selling through eBay, all of the above still applies. Remember that eBay will charge a fee, so build that into your price. Have the ‘starting bid’ be a price that you would be willing to sell the doll for, otherwise you may end up selling for significantly less than you wanted. Alternatively, only offer a ‘buy it now’ price.
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If you are selling a large number of dolls, consider getting a stand at your nearest Doll Show.
If you have a dedicated reborn Instagram/TikTok or other social media, share your dolls for sale on there.
Vinted and Facebook marketplace are good alternatives, but be prepared to receive messages from the general public, and low offers on your reborn.
