Toys & Crafts in all of Switzerland

What is traded here

Under Toys you will find building bricks, dolls, board games, wooden toys and outdoor ride-ons. There are also craft supplies, model making such as model railways and radio-controlled models, plus consoles and games. Large sets are usually collected, small items post easily. In your ad you choose, for example, ‘Pickup Only’ or ‘Ships in Switzerland’.

Typical second-hand prices

• Lego or Playmobil sets: often CHF 10 to 80, considerably more for large or rare sets
• Board games: often CHF 5 to 30
• Used Nintendo Switch (first generation): depending on the model, often CHF 100 to 250; games often CHF 15 to 40
• H0 gauge locomotives: depending on brand and condition, often CHF 40 to 200

Where there are enough similar ads, the price check shows the usual price range of the last six months.

Safety tips

Toys for children under three must not have small parts that can come loose and be swallowed, so check second-hand toys for this. Button batteries and small magnets are dangerous if swallowed, so check battery compartments and fastenings. For games consoles, ask to see the device switched on, test the controllers and make sure it has been reset to factory settings. Pay on handover, in cash or with TWINT. More on the safety page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I give toys away for free?

Yes. Choose ‘Free’ as the price, and toys your children have outgrown can find a new home nearby.

How do I post a Lego set safely?

Well packed, as a tracked parcel. State the postage in your ad; it depends on size and weight.

How do I spot a dodgy console offer?

A price far below the usual, pressure to decide quickly, and a request to pay in advance by bank transfer or to move the chat to WhatsApp.