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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:

Accessories

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

PE 1 700 IJN Aircraft Carrier Ryujo w Flight Deck 7040

Buy It Now: $20.39
Time Left: 23m

two 6 ml syringes with 8 tips for glueing or lubricants 14 16 18 22 27 ga tips

Buy It Now: $7.95
Time Left: 1h 32m

Stevens International 3-Volt Green Screwbase Blinker Bulbs 5 pcs - 50G

Buy It Now: $8.54
Time Left: 6h 4m

Stevens International 3-Volt Red Screwbase Blinker Bulbs 5 pcs - 50R

Buy It Now: $8.54
Time Left: 6h 5m

Stevens International 3-Volt Clear Blinker Bulbs w 8" Wire Leads (5pcs) 60C

Buy It Now: $11.39
Time Left: 6h 7m

Stevens International 3-Volt Green Blinker Bulbs w 8" Wire Leads (5pcs) 60G

Buy It Now: $11.39
Time Left: 6h 8m

Stevens International 3-Volt Red Blinker Bulbs w 8" Wire Leads (5pcs) 60G

Buy It Now: $11.39
Time Left: 6h 9m

Photo-Etched 1 700 German Naval 2cm Flakvierling I 0132

Buy It Now: $5.09
Time Left: 9h

Photo-Etched PE 1 700 German Naval Weapons I 700134

Buy It Now: $5.09
Time Left: 9h 1m

Photo-Etched PE 1 700 IJN Heavy Cruiser AOBA upgraded set RB7049

Buy It Now: $33.99
Time Left: 9h 1m

Photo-Etched PE 1 700 0.2mm general net RB7024

Buy It Now: $5.94
Time Left: 9h 53m

Photo-Etched PE 1 700 WWII IJN Aircraft II 700219

Buy It Now: $5.94
Time Left: 9h 54m

1960 two page ITC diving sub model kit ad ~ HALIBUT

Price: $17.95
Buy It Now: $19.95
Time Left: 11h 23m

30 pcs 3mm Clear 9V 80mA Mini Grain of Wheat Rice Bulbs

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 16h 36m

Photo-Etched 1 700 German 28cm 280mm Metal Barrel 00144

Buy It Now: $5.94
Time Left: 20h 50m

Photo-Etched PE 1 700 WWII USN AA Weapon I 700032

Buy It Now: $5.94
Time Left: 20h 53m

Photo-Etched PE 1 700 WWII USN Ladders & Searchlights 700106

Buy It Now: $5.94
Time Left: 20h 54m

Photo-Etched PE 1 700 French Battleship Richelieu 70080

Buy It Now: $22.09
Time Left: 21h 56m

PE 1 700 IJN Aircraft Carrier Shoho Flight Deck 700097

Buy It Now: $25.49
Time Left: 22h 10m

Photo-Etched PE 1 700 WWII IJN Perforate Gussets 700055

Buy It Now: $5.94
Time Left: 22h 58m

Photo-Etched 1 700 WWII IJN Degaussing Cable Set 1 H013

Buy It Now: $5.09
Time Left: 22h 58m

PE 1 700 IJN Aircraft Carrier Equipment Set H020

Buy It Now: $5.09
Time Left: 22h 58m

Photo-Etched 1 700 WWII IJN Degaussing Cable Set 2 H014

Buy It Now: $5.09
Time Left: 22h 58m

Hand made plexi glass ship dust cover with 3 4 inch oak base & wall mounts

Price: $45.00
Buy It Now: $50.00
Time Left: 23h 4m

Hand made plexi glass ship dust cover with 3 4 inch oak base & wall mounts

Price: $40.00
Buy It Now: $45.00
Time Left: 23h 9m

Photo-Etched PE 1 700 IJN Anti Aircraft Rocket Launcher Set 2 H076

Price: $7.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 1h 7m

PE 1 350 for WWII Battleship Missouri (super detail)075

Price: $109.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 1h 7m

Hasegawa 72703 1 700 Ragial Gangway Crane A

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 1d 1h 7m

Hasegawa 72712 1 700 Battleship Kongo Class Detail Up Parts A

Buy It Now: $18.99
Time Left: 1d 1h 7m

Photo-Etched PE 1 700 IJN HAEVY CRUISER Kinugasa (1941) RB7050

Price: $32.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 1h 8m

Photo-Etched PE 1 700 USN Battleship BB-63 Missouri 023

Price: $29.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 1h 8m

RARE 1940's DITTOCAST "WARSHIPS" STORE DISPLAY-5 TYPES-19 MINT METAL SETS!

Buy It Now: $69.00
Time Left: 1d 1h 41m

Photo-Etched PE 1 350 WWII IJN Boat 350006

Buy It Now: $12.74
Time Left: 1d 3h 20m

Testors Marine Colors Acrylic Paint Bottles--6 Assorted Colors--Free Shipping

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 1d 3h 40m

Light House crafted from beads and safety pins. Crazy Cool and lights up Fun!

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 1d 4h 48m

"MAYFLOWER" MODEL SHIP TRANSFERS (WATERSLIDE) SIZE 10x4"

Buy It Now: $1.50
Time Left: 1d 5h 20m