Abstract:
This quantitative research investigated factors affecting art toy purchase decisions in the secondary market. Data was collected through questionnaires from 401 respondents who had purchased art toys in the secondary market at least once, analyzed using multiple regression.
Results revealed most respondents were female, aged 29-44 years, working as company employees with monthly income of 15,001-30,000 baht. Hypothesis testing identified three significant factors influencing purchase decisions: art toy-specific characteristics, price factors, and perceived value factors. These collectively predicted 47.6% of purchase decisions significantly (p<.001). Distribution channels and promotional factors showed no significant influence.
Regarding art toy-specific characteristics, rarity had highest influence, followed by artists' reputation, external appearance, and product condition. For price factors, reasonableness of resale prices compared to rarity was most important, followed by future price appreciation potential. Among perceived value factors, functional value ranked highest, followed by social and conditional values.
Results benefit art toy businesses in both primary and secondary markets. Focus should be on product differentiation and rarity, collaborating with renowned artists, and developing distinctive designs. Secondary market pricing should align with product rarity and value to meet collector demands and enhance market value.