I ask here simply because some of you have years of experiences selling online, while others are experienced in ebay and other selling mechanisms. I don't expect to find a mao badge expert, but I might be lucky enough to find someone with good advice.
I lived between Beijing and Hong Kong for two years, working for my family. In that time I got to collecting Mao Badges. I bought them with the intention of selling in the west, which is what I'd like to do now. I have 2000 of them in total.
I've asked Sotherby's for a valuation but their requirements are arcane to say the least. Likewise, I've asked professional mao badge traders online, who have declined because it was too much work in calculating a figure.
The value could range from $4,000 to $40,000 or more if I stumbled onto a very rare badge.
I've considered selling the lot on ebay with a reserve or setting up an ebay shop and selling individually.
Does anyone have any bright ideas?
Cheers in advance.
