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Are McDonald's toys worth money?

Most Happy Meal toys sell for a few dollars; complete sets in sealed bags do better. Loose single toys usually sell for a few dollars or by the lot.

What sellers ask on eBay today

50 current listings, United States. Asking prices, not sold prices.

What to look for

Check what applies to yours:

Complete sets still sealed in their original bags.
Popular lines, such as the 1997 Teenie Beanie Babies.
Display boxes and store promotion items.

Before you sell

Compare with items that actually sold, not only with asking prices.
Take clear photos in daylight: front, back, marks and any damage.
Do not clean coins, and do not repaint or polish old items: it often lowers the value.
For anything that might be valuable, get an opinion from a certified appraiser or a specialist dealer.

How we decide

We look up what sellers are asking on eBay right now for that kind of object. GOLD means half of the listings ask $50 or more. IT DEPENDS means $20 to $50, or a quarter of them ask $50 or more. OLD means less. These are asking prices, not sold prices and not an appraisal: condition, maker and model decide the real value. For anything valuable, ask a certified appraiser.