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Beginning your Antique Toy Collection

Toy collecting is a very enjoyable and speciall hobby. Toys mean so much more to us than mere collectibles or antiques. They hark back to childhood days of long ago and the nostalgia and sentiments of a time gone by. However there is more toy to collecting beyond the initial appeal, beyond the emotion appeal, a toy collection is an investment and some knowledge is required so that you can invest prudently. There are lots of sources of information available on the subject of toy collecting for the novice and the experienced collector alike, and much is available freely online.

Most antique and vintage toy collectors eventually specialize in a narrow area, such as early tin toys, or wooden pull toys for example. If you are new to toy collecting then its a good idea to look at what others are collectiing at places such as online auctions sites, note the condition and level of interest and closing prices for items that appeal to you. and when its time for you to begin your collection, decide on our budget and then then aim for the best condition items that fit within your budget.

Values of toys are driven not only by the condition and rarity of the item but by demand. Book values of toys usually refer to near mint items, so they are a guideline only. Before you bid at an online auction be aware that values can fluctuate quite and bit over time so it a good idea to start off by watching items on ebay and checking the closing prices for the completed auctions.

Following is a sample of Antique and Vintage toys from eBay:

Composition

Time: ending soonest----------------------Price: highest first Price: lowest first Time: ending soonest Time: newly listed

CW062 Trooper Aiming Carbine by King & Country

Buy It Now: $79.00
Time Left: 15m

AE046 Sphinx by King & Country

Buy It Now: $39.00
Time Left: 15m

German Infantry of World War I 1914-1918

Buy It Now: $19.95
Time Left: 15m

King & Country British 3rd Inf. Bren Gun Team. DD 108.

Buy It Now: $95.00
Time Left: 20m

CANNON ~ Pirates ! Free Ship w $25.+SAFARI , Ltd

Buy It Now: $5.55
Time Left: 23m

King & Country British 3rd Inf. Attacking. DD 110.

Buy It Now: $95.00
Time Left: 24m

Lot of Barzso Davy Crockett Pioneers playset figures in gray

Price: $15.50 (12 Bids)
Time Left: 29m

BRITAINS LTD. 54MM 10PC.SET SEAFORTH HIGHLANDER PIPERS ROYAL SCOTS DRUMS EXC

Price: $200.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 32m

Odemars 1 72 HO Persian Infantry

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 37m

Britains 51012 18th 19th century Gabion Section

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 38m

HAT 1 72 HO Persian Medium Cavalry

Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 38m

American Revolution Toy Soldiers 1 32 British Artillery Gun w 6 Plastic Figures

Buy It Now: $18.98
Time Left: 42m

Zvezda 1:72 #8039 Russian Mounted Knights XIV A.D.

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 43m

Papo Pirate Mutants - Crab, Shark, Walrus, Turtle, Fish -NEW-Tags attached.

Buy It Now: $29.99
Time Left: 46m

Zvezda 1:72 #8031 Punic Wars Carthiginian Numdian Cavalry Set

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 46m

Collectors Showcase CS00410 Wespe Normandy WWII Series 1 30 Scale

Buy It Now: $141.95
Time Left: 50m

Britains 51007 World War I Shell Holes 2 pce set

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 53m

Revolutionary War ATS Toy Soldiers 10 Light Blue

Buy It Now: $17.95
Time Left: 54m

1 72 Khazar Army 7-10th Century Orion 72030 12ft 12mtd

Buy It Now: $12.30
Time Left: 59m

King & Country Rhode Island Infantryman Advancing AR063

Buy It Now: $32.00
Time Left: 1h

TOY SOLDIERS LEAD ZULU WAR ZULU WARRIOR LAYING DOWN 54M

Buy It Now: $10.88
Time Left: 1h 4m

1 72 Early Russ Warriors Orion 72029 48 figs

Buy It Now: $12.30
Time Left: 1h 4m

JOHN WRIGHT CAST IRON LEAD FIGURE MOLD FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Price: $33.06 (8 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 5m

Britains World War II 17143 British Paratroopers Bren Gun Team William Britain

Price: $20.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 6m

HAT 1 72 HO Alexander's Thessalian Cavalry

Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 1h 6m

Revolutionary War Toy Soldiers 1 32 American Artillery Gun w 6 Plastic Figures

Buy It Now: $18.98
Time Left: 1h 6m

Collectors Showcase CS00442 Steyr 1500 Normandy WWII Series 1 30 Scale

Buy It Now: $117.95
Time Left: 1h 7m

Collectors Showcase CS00563 Pak 7.5 & Crew Normandy WWII Series 1 30 Scale

Buy It Now: $141.95
Time Left: 1h 7m

King & Country Continental Officer on Horseback AR067

Buy It Now: $78.00
Time Left: 1h 8m

Britains World War II 17144 German Wehrmacht Assault Set 3 pc William Britain

Price: $20.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 8m

Toy Soldiers Emhar WWI German Infantry 12 Figures 6 Poses 1 35 Scale Plastic

Buy It Now: $14.98
Time Left: 1h 9m

Marx Playset 54mm Recast Untouchables Gangster Plastic Toy Soldier Figure 9

Buy It Now: $9.98
Time Left: 1h 9m

Marx Playset 54mm Recast Untouchables G-Man with Tommy Gray Plastic Toy Figure 5

Buy It Now: $6.98
Time Left: 1h 9m

Plastic Toy Soldiers HAT 1 72 WWII Russian Tank Riders 44 Piece Set

Buy It Now: $9.98
Time Left: 1h 9m

Toy Soldiers 1 32 The Templars Guardian Figure Metal New Black Hawk BH-0506

Buy It Now: $33.98
Time Left: 1h 9m

Britains World War II 17251 British 3rd Infantry Division 3 pcs William Britain

Price: $20.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 10m