What sells here
The UAE has an unusually active second-hand market driven by how often people arrive and leave — relocation sales mean good-quality items turn over quickly and often at well below their age.
Building sets, board games and collectable figures. Completeness matters more here than in any other category.
Typical AED price range
Guide range for used toys & games on WishThrift: £2 to £400 (approximately $3 to $533), depending on condition, brand and completeness. Completeness and whether the set is retired. Retired licensed sets appreciate; current ones compete with the shops.
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026); WishThrift lists in AED here and sellers set their own price.
What listings are live in the United Arab Emirates
Trading is not open in the Emirates yet, so treat this as a reference page: the pricing and the checks below hold, but the listings will appear once sellers here start posting. Once it opens, pokemon cards, trading cards, model trains are what this category turns over first. See toys & games listed in our live markets in the meantime, or create a free account and be the first to list one here.
How buying and handover works
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
Domestic courier coverage is quick and cheap by international standards, and most of the population is within a short drive of everyone else.
The Emirates is a pre-launch market, so this is what a seller here should expect when it opens. The population turns over unusually fast, and that shapes the whole market: relocation sales put nearly-new furniture, appliances and cars on the market at heavy discounts, and the best stock appears in concentrated bursts as people leave. Distances are short and courier coverage is quick and cheap, so postage is rarely the obstacle it is elsewhere. Expect buyers to move fast and to expect a reply the same day.
Condition is seller-described against five grades and nobody inspects it for you — what each means. A piece count against the published parts list, and whether minifigures, cards or tokens are all present. Give a number, not an impression.
What people list in this category, and what it fetches
The toys & games that come up most often, with the guide range each one sits in:
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Cards | £3–£400 (~$4–$533) |
| Trading Cards | £2–£300 (~$3–$400) |
| Model Trains | £20–£300 (~$27–$400) |
| LEGO Sets | £10–£200 (~$13–$266) |
| Trampoline | £40–£250 (~$53–$333) |
| Playhouse | £40–£250 (~$53–$333) |
| RC Cars | £15–£120 (~$20–$160) |
| Dolls House | £20–£120 (~$27–$160) |
| Play Kitchen | £20–£100 (~$27–$133) |
| Action Figures | £5–£80 (~$7–$107) |
The commonest mistake sellers make here: Writing ‘nearly complete’ instead of counting. A number sells; an impression reads as a warning.
Popular searches
Buyers here search lego sets, board games and collectable figures — title yours with the words they would type.
Turnover peaks around the summer, when a large share of relocations happen and whole households are sold at once.
Sell your toys & games free
No listing fee, no commission, no buyer-protection fee either side — the price you agree is what you keep. Create a free account or read the selling guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is WishThrift free in United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Free to list, no commission, and no buyer-protection fee on either side — you keep the full amount the buyer pays you.
How do I pay the seller?
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over. WishThrift does not process payments or hold funds, so the money goes directly between the two of you — agree the method in the messages before you meet.
Can I sell toys & games from anywhere in United Arab Emirates?
Yes. You set your own location and whether you are offering collection, postage or both. Domestic courier coverage is quick and cheap by international standards, and most of the population is within a short drive of everyone else.
See also: everything second hand in the United Arab Emirates · Toys & Games across all markets · selling guides · what things are worth.