Damaged Hummels - Buy Or Not Buy?

There has always been a debate amongst Hummel collectors as to whether it is wise or not to buy damaged hummels. In an ideal world every hummel we purchase would be in near mint condition and should have no chipping, flaking and minimal crazing, however every now and again we come across a piece that would compliment your existing collection but may have chipping or restoration (I'd rather choose a hummel with chips than one that has been poorly restored). My advice is that you should purchase such an item and keep hold of it until you find a suitable near mint replacement. Also keep an eye open for imperfect rare hummels of which there are many on ebay.

Hummel Investing - Right or Wrong?

So Why Have Hummels Declined In Value?

The fact is that since the advent of on-line auctions such as ebay.co.uk, the price of collectables from Hummel, Lladro & Royal Doulton has declined significantly. The reason is due mainly to supply and demand economics. It has quite simply never been so easy for people to sell collectable merchandise and therefore a flooded market has greatly decreased the saleable value of your beloved Hummels. However don't despair as there has never been a better time to start collecting Hummels or indeed a better time to add to your exisiting collection. More importantly it is this collector's belief that the Hummel market will see a significant resurgance in the near future which will see your investments rise quite significantly.