My Hobby Dollhouses Sold for Tens of Thousands of Yen on Mercari! A Frugal Trick to Play for Practically Free

Hello everyone!

I'm Alba, a fan of saving money who now lives a relaxed life on a monthly income of 60,000 yen after realizing my savings had exceeded 30 million yen.

This time, I'm talking about how I sold the dollhouses I made as a hobby on Mercari and got a surprisingly good price for them.

It's a win-win situation if you enjoy the process of crafting and can sell the finished product. If you feel like you've enjoyed something enough or it's taking up too much space, I also recommend selling it as an unwanted item.

Dollhouse Sold #1: 9,500 yen

The largest and most time-consuming dollhouse I've ever made sold for 9,500 yen!

This dollhouse was quite well-made, including the interior, and it was fun to take pictures of it too.

With some simple wiring and batteries, it can even be lit up at night.

Even on the same first floor, the atmosphere changed completely when it was lit up.

I heard that this same dollhouse is no longer being sold, but since there are more elaborate and stylish products available lately, it makes me want to make one again.

I really am drawn to the bookstore and coffee shop ones...

Dollhouse Sold #2: 2,999 yen

The one that sold for 2,999 yen was a smaller size that comes in a tin. The smaller they are, the cuter they are... I was able to enjoy it with a clear mind.

A feature of these dollhouses is that everything you need is included in the set. I was able to start working on it the day it arrived.

This one also has lighting! You can display it and enjoy it.

The button batteries are stored here. It's well thought out, isn't it?

It was great that the base was also included as a set!

This same product was still being sold!

Dollhouse Sold #3: 5,210 yen

This dollhouse, whose light blue and green contrast I liked, sold for 5,210 yen.

Dollhouse kits usually come with glue, tweezers, instructions, and everything else you need, so there is nothing extra to buy.

Another point is that the tedious parts are appropriately simplified. There is a clever design that keeps the 'fun of creating' from becoming 'tedious work,' and I always think this balance is exquisitely well-done.

Sold Dollhouse 4: 4,400 yen

This relatively small dollhouse sold for 4,400 yen. I think it was the first dollhouse I ever made. It is not shown in this photo, but it comes with a transparent cover so it does not collect dust.

This one costs less than 2,000 yen, so I recommend it for beginners.

Sold Dollhouse 5: 2,699 yen

This is a small type that comes in a tin, just like the previous one. I liked it so much that I ended up making another one of a different variety. It sold for 2,699 yen.

I got a total of 24,808 yen for 5 items!

I was really into dollhouses for a while, but I am the type who enjoys the process of making them more than anything.

I admire the finished products for a while, but once they start piling up, I run out of space, which is why I decided to sell them. Since the purchase price and the selling price are about the same, I was able to enjoy my hobby for practically free.

Recently, there are also 'book nook' kits, and as a book lover, I am very interested. Plus, they are so stylish...!

The fact that they are designed to be placed on a bookshelf is great! Even though I do not own a bookshelf...

Whether it is dollhouses or not, if you have unwanted items at home, it might be a good idea to try selling them on Mercari or similar platforms. Since the other person wants what is an unwanted item to you, it is a win-win.

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