Disney - Department 56

[DVC Grandpa]

Is the Disney Christmas collection, put out by Department 56 from 1994-1996, worth anything? I have the complete set and and would like to know if it has increased in value?

 

[snowgooseltd]

I also have this set, minus Tinkerbell's Treasures and the Silversmith. Both pieces can be found on ebay and go for a tidy sum. The other pieces are found rather easily and don't seem to have appreciated to much more than their original price. It's a lovely set though and my family enjoys seeing it set out at Christmas with our other Village pieces.

 

[luvstigger]

Every year Department 56 puts out a guide, it is published by Greenbook. In it is listed every piece that Department 56 has made in their various collections. The original price is listed and what the current value of the piece is. I'm sure any store that carries Department 56 would also carry this book.

 

[DVC Grandpa]

I purchased most of my pieces at Bronner's in Frankenmuth MI and finished it up at the Christmas Chalet - Disney Village Marketplace. Since then I've moved from MI and Disney no longer sells the village pieces so I have kind of stopped collecting any Department 56. I will find a store in one of the malls and try finding the book with the retired pieces and values. Thanks all!

 

[luvstigger]

Quite a few Hallmark stores carry Department 56. You might want to investigate your area Hallmark stores.

I was at Bronner's last summer and saw their Department 56 display. All I can say is WOW!!! I saw a lot of pieces that I would have liked.

Good luck in finding a guide. If you have trouble finding one, just send me a PM, maybe I can be of help.

 

[izzarelli]

I have the 2002 Dept 56 Greenbook here...these are the Greenbook True Values listed:

Mickey's Christmas Carol (10 points): $195
Mickey's Christmas Carol (6 points): $100
Olde World Antiques I: $40
Olde World Antiques II: $40
Fire Dept: $45
Silversmith: $175
Tinkerbell's Treasures: $175
Mickey & Minnie: $28
Disney Parks Family: $35
Olde World Antiques Gate: $20
Balloon Seller: $48

Hope this helps, if anyone needs anything else out of this guide mail me.

 

[DVC Grandpa]

Thanks IZZARELLI. I guess I'll pack them up until I figure out what to do with them.