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Title: Occupied Japan Figurines
Post by: debodun on April 19, 2012, 05:42:04 AM

Occupied Japan items were all the rage in the 1970s. I have quite a few figurines and would like to know how the market is now for Japanese ceramics made from 1945 - 52. Any ballpark value on the items I have (see photo)?

Title: Re: Occupied Japan Figurines
Post by: mart on April 19, 2012, 01:49:21 PM

I can only speak from what I have seen locally and it is no where near 70`s or 80`s values.  Easiest way to check market values on most items is to look on ebay and use your sort by list !!  Click on "ending soonest" to see what ending sale prices are !!  Will give you a pretty good idea if anyone is buying them or are they ending without bids at all !!  Just pick the ones that are similar in style to yours !!

Title: Re: Occupied Japan Figurines
Post by: KC on April 22, 2012, 10:38:58 PM

Good advice Mart!

Title: Re: Occupied Japan Figurines
Post by: mart on April 23, 2012, 07:50:40 AM

Years ago those would sailed off the shelves !!

Title: Re: Occupied Japan Figurines
Post by: rockandrollrods on April 25, 2012, 12:49:23 AM

They still sell. I've sold a few dozen over the years myself. Rarely for more than $10-$20 each though. And I've donated a lot of unsold ones to thrift stores as well.