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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:

Military & Adventure

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

G.I.JOE 25th ACTION FIGURE COBRA TROOPERS

Price: $12.00
Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 15m

1984 G.I. JOE COBRA COPPERHEAD VARIANT BLUE GLOVES HTF

Buy It Now: $55.00
Time Left: 15m

Toys City & MIL US ARMY DEA MAGAZINES DUMP Pouch 1 6

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 15m

#A34 gijoe complete 2004 cobra urban strike team night creeper

Buy It Now: $22.00
Time Left: 16m

2010 GI Joe Cobra Commander Cobra Leader NEW

Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 16m

Dial Tone 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $15.95
Time Left: 17m

Lamprey 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $15.95
Time Left: 17m

Dial Tone 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $39.95
Time Left: 17m

Dr. Mindbender 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $14.95
Time Left: 17m

Dr. Mindbender 1986 GI Joe Vintage Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $13.95
Time Left: 17m

Beach Head 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $28.95
Time Left: 17m

Iceberg 1986 GI Joe Action Figure Complete with Filecard

Buy It Now: $8.95
Time Left: 17m

Cross Country 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $9.95
Time Left: 17m

Iceberg 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $8.95
Time Left: 17m

Low Light GI Joe Action Figure Complete with Filecard

Buy It Now: $18.95
Time Left: 17m

Lamprey GI Joe Action Figure Complete with Filecard

Buy It Now: $18.95
Time Left: 17m

Mainframe 1986 GI Joe Action Figure Complete with Filecard

Buy It Now: $17.95
Time Left: 17m

Leatherneck Special Mission Brazil 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $49.95
Time Left: 17m

Moneywrench 1986 GI Joe Dreadnoks Dreadnaughts Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $11.95
Time Left: 17m

Moneywrench 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $17.95
Time Left: 17m

Roadblock 1986 GI Joe Vintage Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $13.95
Time Left: 17m

Sci-Fi 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $12.95
Time Left: 17m

Slipstream 1986 GI Joe Action Figure Complete with Filecard

Buy It Now: $14.95
Time Left: 17m

Zandar 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $15.95
Time Left: 17m

Leatherneck Special Mission Brazil 1986 GI Joe Vintage Action Figure Complete

Buy It Now: $32.95
Time Left: 17m

Strato Viper 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $9.95
Time Left: 17m

Viper 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete with Filecard

Buy It Now: $19.95
Time Left: 17m

Moneywrench 1986 GI Joe Vintage Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $11.95
Time Left: 17m

Viper 1986 GI Joe Vintage Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $17.95
Time Left: 17m

Wet Suit 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $14.95
Time Left: 17m

Viper 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $18.95
Time Left: 17m

Zandar 1986 GI Joe Vintage Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $13.95
Time Left: 17m

Roadblock 1986 GI Joe Action Figure - Complete

Buy It Now: $9.95
Time Left: 17m

Lamprey GI Joe Action Figure Complete

Buy It Now: $14.95
Time Left: 17m

Wetsuit Special Mission Brazil 1986 GI Joe Action Figure Near Complete

Buy It Now: $24.95
Time Left: 17m

2008 Snow Job - 25th Anniversary - Foil Logo - Mint on Card - MOC

Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 17m