I have an elderly friend "Joe" who will be closing out a large O-gauge train layout and collection, because he is downsizing and does not want to leave a burden for his heirs. He has dismantled what was a large layout in the space of a two-car garage. He is currently sorting out all the trains and accessories as a step towards selling them off.
"Joe" has a HUGE collection of Dept 56 ceramic buildings. His last layout had a major section set up as a Christmas fantasy theme with many lighted buildings and operating items. He says the Dept 56 buildings were rather expensive and he found Lemax (and some other brands) made similar items as good for much less money.
All items are in very good condition with original boxes; some are new unused. He modified the lights by putting multiple lights on one cord instead of having to plug in each building separately. He has a list of when he bought items and original prices.
Joe does not use internet. I'm not interested in buying the ceramic buildings myself. It would be helpful if someone could pass along general advice about resale values for these sorts of items. He's not in a big hurry to sell stuff and I imagine many of the items would sell better closer to Christmas season.