To put some of DD's ornaments on Ebay?

[TheSmallClanger]

DH's cousin has been buying DD collectible ornaments for birthdays and Christmas for the past few years. DD always says thankyou and stresses how much she likes them, then puts them in a drawer, still in their boxes. She has no interest in them.

Recently, DH found out that a couple of them are actually quite valuable, and we both thought that their value would be better off in DD's savings account than sitting in a drawer being ignored.

However, we realise this is a bit of a touchy subject, and that Cousin would be mortified if she found out. She is sort of close to us, but never ventures into Tiny Clanger's room and would probably never find out. DD isn't actually that keen on her as she tends to forget/downplay how old she is (nearly 12).

What would you do?

I wouldnt sell them tbh.
I would leave it up to your Dd when she is older.
Is the money really worth upsetting Dh's cousin and losing your relationship with them?

If DD wants to sell them I'd sell them.

I wouldn't sell them, but if she's not interested in having them out on display then I'd put them away somewhere safe for her to decide what she wants to do with them when she's older.

If they are collectible now, then they'll probably be worth more in the future if your DD wants to sell them.

I was given Beatrice Potter figures when I was small. My Mum knew I'd really appreciate them when I was older and kept them safe for me. They are worth a fair amount now, although I wouldn't want to sell them I know they are there in case of dire emergency.

yes, leave it up to DD.

Sorry for typo, it's Beatrix

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Well, I cant be doing with unnecessary clutter, so I would probably sell.

I agree that it is only right that we give DD the final say. I'm going to talk to her at some point about it quite soon.

I did think of the increase in value factor, so I'll have to consider it.
My brother and I had a collection of late-70s computers handed down to us by cousins, which soon became outdated and were shoved in a drawer for a while. Later, my brother smashed them to bits for an art project. Just before we found out there was a huge market for them. I'd like to avoid this situation.

I am so glad that isn't my dd. I can't bear ornaments and clutter (although our flat is very cluttered). The idea of having something that she didn't care for and which could be sold, I know which auction room I'd be heading for.
Would it be worth contacting an auctioneers to see if they can make a prediction about how much they could be worth in the future?

I wouldn't sell them - what if cousin wants to see them in future. Let your dd sell them when she's older.

I can't bear all the clutter we seem to accrue and I wouldn't hesitate in selling them on ebay and either saving the proceeds or letting your dd spend it how she wishes. I sell all our unwanted gifts or take them to the charity shop.

if she has a jemima puddleduck that plays a tune i'll buy it!

i have a similar dilema.... Ds is ten and a half but when he was 3 or 4 my mum decided to buy him the teddy bear magazine collection which has a bear and a magazine each fortnight. He has the complete set, untouched, and at present they are in boxes in my attic, when we move i hope we have space (we rent) otherwise what do i do with them, are they worth anything? Personally i'd rather mum gave him the money to save but hey ho...

When my mil passed away she left everyone in the family a collection of utter tat beautiful plates, a whole set each .

My BIL and SIL both sent their sets to be sold but DH decided to stuff ours in the loft just in case I decide I want to put them up

I don't care about the money but don't see the point in keeping stuff in he loft or drawers when you know it will never see the light of day? Better to go to someone who will apreciate them.

Keep them - she may change her mind when she is older.