Department 56 Snow Village, Christmas Miniature Villages, and Halloween Village Displays
Guide to Dept 56 Classifieds
D56 Classified Directory
Trying to sell all or part of your Department 56 collection? There really is no better place than the Internet to reach a large number of buyers.
You'll find lots of fee-based classified ad services, but also some very good free ones out there as well.
And if you are a buyer, surf between various sites listed below to find rare items, or to compare prices and find the best deals on pieces you are looking for.
D56 Clubs
Before you start roaming the internet, check with local D56 clubs. If you don’t already belong to one, check out the National Council of 56 Clubs for link to a club in your area.
- Website: http://ncc56.com
Bestcollectibles.com
Started in 1990 exclusively for collectibles and collectors. Features all kinds of collectibles, not just Department 56 and allows individuals to sell their own items.
- Cost: Starting at 7.95/month
- Website: http://bestcollectibles.com
AOL Classifieds Marketplace
Has a Department 56 category.
- Website: http://classifieds.aol.com/default.htm
- Cost: for AOL members, the first 4 listings are free, then listings start from $4.95. Must be a member.
Buysellcommunity.com
Has a general Collectibles category.
- Website: www.buysellcommunity.com
- Cost: free classified ads but you must be a member. Premium features are for a fee: such as bold & Highlight ($1.00), Web linking ($2.00)
Ebay.com
Big daddy of all auction sites and the place many people go to first when looking for deals.
- Website: www.ebay.com
- Cost: when you list an item on eBay, you're charged an Insertion Fee ranging from $0.25 to $4.80. If the item sells, you are also charged a Final Value Fee which is a percentage of the final cost. Final value fees range from 5.25% of the initial $25.00 ($1.31), plus 2.75% of the remaining closing value balance ($25.01 to $1,000.00).
D56mart.com
Has forums, classified ads, and other info for members.
- Website: http://www.d56mart.com/
- Cost: free classified ads for collectors of D56 items. Must be a member
Matt’s D56 Extravaganza Bulletin Board
This is a high traffic site. Use the free bulletin board service to advertise your items and help you find or sell that RARE D56 item you want!
- Website: http://www.mattlake.com/dboard.htm
- Cost: free
If there are other good Dept 56 classified sites out there (and I know there are), let me know and I'll update this list. Contact me...
