Cel Pricing

How much should I pay?  And why?

This topic is very personal and there is no "right" answer.  The value of an animation piece is based on many factors. Below is a list of some of the things that can impact prices and should be kept in mind when hunting for your next purchase.

All of these things can affect pricing and it is ultimately up to you how much you are willing to spend on a particular piece.  On top of the above factors you should always research the more recent sale prices for a series to give you an idea of what a particular market is like.  Go to auction sites and check sold auctions in your series, if the cel is well above these recent sales ask yourself what you are willing to pay.

Another thing to keep in mind is that you should remember that cels are generally a sunk cost there is no money in them if you are looking to get paid in the end this is not the hobby for you.  When people are getting out very rarely do they make any money on their previous treasures.  Keep that in mind when you are budgeting for this at times fun, at times rewarding, at times frustrating hobby! 


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Created 23 May 2023 13:17:49 by Admin
Updated 23 May 2023 13:18:12 by Admin