Old plastic duck decoy value

[kidd]

I am wondering if someone here can point me in the right direction on finding out if the plastic decoys I have are anything special or collectible. I am probably going to get rid of them but perhaps they have value above that of simply hunting over.
The decoys are Victor D9 1967. I have 2 original boxes and each contains 3 mallard hens and 3 mallard drakes. They have never been used and are basically in new condition with some rubbing on the beak tips from being in the box.
A web search shows plenty of these dekes but didnt show me any real sets or never used decoys.
Anyone around Alberta that I should be talking to?
Thanks.
kidd

[Red Bullets]

A long shot...talk to the local Ducks Unlimited. There might be a decoy collector or two among the bunch of them that could tell you more.

[elkslayer132]

put them on ebay

[saskbooknut]

I know of no plastic decoys worth more than their usable decoy value.

[303carbine]

Originally Posted by kidd

I am wondering if someone here can point me in the right direction on finding out if the plastic decoys I have are anything special or collectible. I am probably going to get rid of them but perhaps they have value above that of simply hunting over.
The decoys are Victor D9 1967. I have 2 original boxes and each contains 3 mallard hens and 3 mallard drakes. They have never been used and are basically in new condition with some rubbing on the beak tips from being in the box.
A web search shows plenty of these dekes but didnt show me any real sets or never used decoys.
Anyone around Alberta that I should be talking to?
Thanks.
kidd

They are not worth a lot, especially if full of lead birdshot and mud from the bottom of the pond.

[jungleboy]

Plastic generally means mass produced. I would say the best way to get maximum value out of them is to take em hunting.
I did see a bag full of a dozen old dekes in an antique mall once , I almost bought em simply because they were cheaper than new ones I believe they were around $30

[Ithaca Dog]

As plastic decoys go Victor decoys are very collectible. I use mine because they are great decoys and work well and don’t really depreciate. If you want to sell put them up and see what they get. I’d look to an international market place though. Generally people west of Manitoba don’t understand the waterfowling traditions that are water based non field hunting applications.


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[kidd]

Thanks to all who responded. I figured that something (anything) brand new unused at 50 years old might be worth something. I will look into it some more.
kidd