Second-Hand Warhammer
A guide to navigating the Pre-Owned Battlefields
Warhammer 40,000 (often known as Warhammer 40k, WH40K, or just 40k) is the iconic tabletop miniatures game created by British gaming company Games Workshop.
Warhammer 40k is a thriving game with regular releases and updates to the lore, game rules, and miniatures. The longevity of the game and the regular releases of miniatures have created a thriving second-hand Warhammer market.
Whether you’re looking for discontinued or limited-edition models or hunting for bargains to expand your armies, this short guide will help you avoid the pitfalls of buying second-hand Warhammer miniatures.
There are three main areas of consideration when buying any second-hand miniatures.
The condition of the miniatures
The condition of second-hand miniatures can vary depending on:
1. The age of the miniatures
2. How well they have been looked after
3. Where and how the miniatures have been stored
4. Even how well they have been built and painted
It’s essential you can assess the condition of the miniatures. At Merlin’s Miniatures we post high-quality photos of all of our products from multiple angles. We encourage you to message us if you have any questions about the condition of any of our miniatures.
Counterfeits
Like all collectible and high-demand markets, Games Workshop's Warhammer 40k is not immune to counterfeits. Two ways for you to ensure you avoid buying knockoff products by
mistake are:
1. Arm yourself with knowledge and learn how to spot fake models, especially high- value and rare miniatures.
2. By Buying from a reputable source such as ourselves, Merlin has a team of experts that carefully review and assess all of our products to ensure they are all genuine Games Workshop models. Allowing you to buy with complete peace of mind.
Time
Searching for the perfect model at the right price for you can be very time-consuming. This is especially true with rarer items, which will demand extra patience and persistence.
We also stock 20,000 items on our site and add 100s more every week. Can't find what you are looking for? Enlist an army of helpers to reduce the time you spend searching for that elusive model, giving you more gaming time. Let us know the models you are looking for, and we will contact you as soon as we find them, the models may be in our warehouse waiting to be processed.
