At Auction House Helander we often receive queries about resale values for Moomin mugs. Among them are some veritable surprises. Here we have listed the mugs by name, year of manufacture and Auction House Helander’s up-to-date estimated prices.
What are the prices of Moomin mugs based on?
Over eighty different Moomin mugs have been produced and they are categorized at Auction House Helander as follows:
1. Speciality Moomin mugs
2. 1990’s Moomin mugs
3. 1950’s Moomin mugs
4. Out of production basic mugs
5. Seasonal Moomin mugs, summer and winter
Millenium, 1999-2000. Sold at Auction House Helander January 16th 2018. Selling price 485 euros including expenses.
The condition of the mug often effects its price but with older mugs and speciality mugs the requisite for a good price is often the mug’s mere existence.
Among collectors certain decisive factors can make or break the purchase decision such as shine or original packaging. At Auction House Helander we’ve determined however that possible minor color faults or variations aren’t significant provided the mug is rare.
What sticker?
As the mug arrives to store shelves a sticker can be found on it. On the sticker is a bar code and the name of the mug in question. The stickers on seasonal mugs are always a different color and feature a year in addition to the name and bar code.
The presence or absence of the sticker divides collectors’ opinions, but in general its existence is sign that the mug is unused and therefore more valuable than a stickerless mug. At Auction House Helander there hasn’t been a connection between selling prices and the stickers’ presence or absence.
Moomin mug prices on various websites
Am I paying too much? Am I selling for too little?
Moomin mug collecting and the consequent Moomin Boom has divided opinions on prices among collectors and those who earn a living on the mugs. Collectors use the term investors. Their aim is to buy at bargain prices and make substantial profits selling.
Services provided by social media and their users’ own price estimates can give a largely distorted idea of the mugs’ actual market value. Before buying or selling it’s worth finding out if the price is purely fabricated and if the seller or buyer of your mug is aiming to merely maximize their earnings regardless of the mug’s condition.
A good rule of thumb is to check the prices of Moomin mugs from a listing such as the one provided below by Auction House Helander. Our estimated prices are based on actual selling prices from recent years.
How & where can I sell my collection?
When it comes to Moomin mugs, supply and demand are always great. However, the selling of mugs is often impeded by a distorted view of the price. This is evident on many sites from the fact that a even a sought after, out of production mug can remain unsold for months on end.
Today, an increasing number of collectors come from outside of Finland. Naturally, they can’t be found on Finnish language social media services.
Sniff, in production 2002-2008, six mugs sold as a single lot at Auction House Helander on May 3rd 2016. Selling price expenses included: 308 euros.
Sell & buy at Auction House Helander
Auction House Helander is known among buyers and sellers as a veritable Moominhouse! Our advantages include a realistic price. In addition, in their own words collectors and buyers of utility articles alike value our auctions’ facility, reliability and international markets.
The following is a comprehensive list of Moomin mugs and their actualized medium prices at Auction House Helander. Moomin mugs that are still sold in stores are not listed. The prices are hammer prices with added buyer’s expenses of + 22,32 % % and a hammer fee of 7 euros.
Moomin mug price estimates, updated 10.3.2020
Speciality mugs
Tove’s 100 Jubileum, 2014. Estimated price 30 euros.
Tove’s 100 Jubileum, 2014. Eyeglasses design on inside of mug. Estimated price 70 euros.
Stockmann 150 Special Mug. Estimated price 60 euros.
Keep Waters Clean, 2015. Estimated price 20 euros.
Keep Waters Clean / Our Coast, 2016. Estimated price 20 euros.
Moomintroll Daydreaming, 2005. Estimated price 1000 euros.
Moomin’s Day, 2018. Estimated price 80 euros.
Moominvalley, 2017. Estimated price 30 euros.
Night Sailing, 2010. Estimated price 90 euros.
Fazer, 2004. Estimated price 6000 euros.
Dive with Seashells, 2006. Estimated price 2500 euros.
1990’s Moomin mugs
Dark Green, 1991-1996. Estimated price 130 euros.
Dark Blue, 1991-1999. Estimated price 120 euros.
Dark Rose, 1991-1999. Estimated price 140 euros.
Office, 1996-2002. Estimated price 140 euros.
Dark Yellow, 1991-1996. Estimated price 140 euros.
Peace, 1996-2002. Estimated price 280 euros.
Drawing, 1996-2002. Estimated price 120 euros.
Mug Blue, 1990-1996. Estimated price 120 euros.
Mug Moomin Boy, 1992-1997. Estimated price 80 euros.
Mug Moomin Girl, 1992-1997. Estimated price 80 euros.
Mug Green, 1990-1993. The first Moomin mug, estimated price 400 euros.
Mug Rose, 1990-1993. Estimated price 400 euros.
Mug Yellow, 1990-1996. Estimated price 120 euros.
Seasonal mugs
A. Seasonal mugs, summer
Dive, 2006. Estimated price 100 euros.
Dolphin Dive, 2007. Estimated price 70 euros.
On The Beach, 2008. Estimated price 40 euros.
Siesta, 2009. Estimated price 40 euros.
Rose Garden, 2010. Estimated price 40 euros.
Soap Bubbles, 2011. Estimated price 40 euros.
Primadonna’s Horse, 2012. Estimated price 30 euros.
Snorkmaiden and Poet, 2013. Estimated price 30 euros.
Sailing with Nibling and Tooticky, 2014. Estimated price 30 euros.
Moment on the Shore, 2015. Estimated price 30 euros.
Midsummer, 2016. Estimated price 40 euros.
Summer Theatre, 2017. Estimated price 20 euros.
Goin on Vacation, 2018. Estimated price 20 euros.
B. Seasonal mugs, winter
Christmas Greeting, 1997-2002. Estimated price 200 euros.
Millennium, 1999-2000. Estimated price 250 euros.
Christmas Mug, 2004-2005. Estimated price 120 euros.
Winternight, 2006. Estimated price 100 euros.
Snow Lantern, 2007. Estimated price 60 euros.
Winter Bonfire, 2008. Estimated price 50 euros.
Christmas Surprise, 2009. Estimated price 50 euros.
Skiing Competition, 2010. Estimated price 50 euros.
Winter Games, 2011. Estimated price 30 euros.
Winter Forest, 2012. Estimated price 50 euros.
Under the Tree, 2013. Estimated price 30 euros.
Skiing with Mr. Brisk, 2014. Estimated price 25 euros.
Hibernation, 2015. Estimated price 25 euros.
Snow Horse, 2016. Estimated price 25 euros.
Spring Winter, 2017. Estimated price 20 euros.
Moomintroll´s First Snow, 2018. Estimated price 20 euros.
Moomintroll, the 1950s. Estimated price 1700 euros.
Snorkmaiden / Little My, the 1950s. Estimated price 1500 euros.
Out of production basic mugs
Adventure, 2009-2013. Estimated price 30 euros.
Moominpappa Thinking, 1999-2013. Estimated price 30 euros.
Moominmamma & Berries, 1999-2013. Estimated price 30 euros.
Snufkin, 2002-2006. Estimated price 25 euros.
Sniff, 2002-2008. Estimated price 90 euros.
Little My Sliding, 1999-2007 and 2011. Estimated price 60 euros.
Family, 2002-2009 & 2011. Estimated price 50 euros.
Hemulen, 2004-2013. Estimated price 40 euros.
Thingumy and Bob, 2005-2017. Estimated price 30 euros.
Moomintroll on Ice, 1999-2012. Estimated price 40 euros.
Little My, Yellow, 2008-2014. Estimated price 30 euros.
Fillyjonk, 2004-2013. Estimated price 40 euros.
Snorkmaiden, 2001-2012. Estimated price 35 euros.
Tooticky, 2002-2015. Estimated price 20 euros.
“All fun is good for the stomach.”
– Moominmamma
Text & price estimates: Minna Sirén
English translation: Saku Räsänen
Images: Auction House Helander & Muumimuki.fi
