Blue Slim Pickens is no longer made, but his more traditional red brother is still in the line. He explains that all Radko ornaments tend to hold their value, but that many factors affect the prices individual designs can command. As with all collectibles, the rarer the item, the more valuable it tens to be, meaning retired and limited edition ornaments inherently have an advantage. Several Web sites and the on-line auction house eBay offer retired ornaments, but most transactions are handled privately. According to Robba, certain colors are more valuable, usually the first coloration in a series.
Rarity is a definite factor in price considerations.
Certain ornaments are made in limited quantities with a particular coloration to sell at one store. They are usually in great demand from day one. In one of his appearances on The Donny and Marie Show , Christopher handed out a custom-made ornament to every one in the audience. This piece, which was never part of the regular line, is highly collectible. Similarly, in 1996 when Circus Seal, was introduced, the seal was mistakenly painted lime green.