How much is a Hummel nativity set worth?

Hummel Figurines Price Guide Most Hummel figurines are worth $50-$75. Some models reach several hundred dollars. Special individual Hummel figurines can be sold for thousands and even tens of thousands of dollars.

Are Hummel figurines a good investment?

The hope that Hummels would be good investments has diminished. Today, most of the figurines can be bought for no more than $75. Figurines taller than 12 inches, and those made before 1949, can still command more money, even in the thousands of dollars.

Why are Hummels worthless?

Hummel figurines What were once rare collectibles are now readily available, which makes them practically worthless. Plus, younger generations aren’t interested in collecting them, so there’s not really a market for the figurines. Next: Even the diehard collectors say these aren’t worth much.

What do the numbers on the bottom of a Hummel mean?

The identifying marks on the UNDERSIDE of Hummels tell the Hummel Model Number (HUM), the size indicator (Arabic and Roman Numerals), the year of release (usually the year after the production year), and sometimes the paint and/or painters code numbers (incised Arabic numbers or script initials).

Why are Hummels so cheap?

As more Hummel figurines were produced and countless “special editions” were created, the resale value of these ceramics began to sink. The supply of Hummels just keeps growing as the generations that collected Hummels pass away, leaving behind thousands of their diminishing-value dust-collectors.

Are Hummel figurines still being made?

Hummel figurines continue to be produced in the original factory in Rödental, Germany, where they have been made since 1935. They are still created with the strict oversight of the Convent of Siessen, where Sister M.I. Hummel lived and worked. In September 2017 this company also declared bankruptcy.

Will Hummels ever be valuable again?

Most used Hummels now sell for no more than $75 in shops, with prices likely to continue to fall as more Hummels reach the market. Exception: Certain rare Hummels, such as those taller than 12 inches or those made before 1949, still can fetch four figures.

Can you still buy Hummels?

Are there local buyers for your Hummels or Lladros? Yes – but they will be resellers. They will want to buy your pieces for bottom-dollar so that they can resell in their antique booth or online shop.