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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:

Rummy

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

Tripoley Classic Original, Cadaco "1995" # 111, Complete

Price: $6.99
Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 1h 20m

TRIPOLEY 2000 SPECIAL EDITION CADACO SEALED NIB

Price: $24.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 37m

Vintage 1965 Rummy Royal Family Board Card Game Great Condition Retro

Buy It Now: $29.95
Time Left: 3h 13m

2 DECKS OF KIDS PLAYING CARDS WORD RUMMY - FISH

Buy It Now: $12.50
Time Left: 7h 7m

Cadaco 1995 Tripoley Game, Playing Tray, Card & Chips 100% Complete

Price: $4.25 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 7h 10m

Rummikue Game 1990 by Pressman

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 8h 25m

Tripoley Special Edition with Rotating Board Game

Price: $14.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 2m

Vintage Michigan Rummy Game - Pressman 1980

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 9m

Playing Cards: Art Pack by Piatnik

Buy It Now: $7.89
Time Left: 11h 21m

New PHASE 10 Rummy Card Game 2004 Fundex Made in USA

Price: $9.94 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 46m

VTG Tournament Edition Tripoley, Michigan Rummy, Cadaco, Rotating Tray, 1989

Price: $14.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 36m

PHASE 10 Card Game - NEW~1992 Fundex -RUMMY TYPE CARD GAME

Price: $7.75 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 15m

VTG Tripoley Mat! Michigan Rummy Mat! 1969!

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 1d 58m

VTG Turntable Cadaco Tripoley Elite Edition! 1976!

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 1d 1h 14m

Vintage Rummy Royal Game Sheet by Whitman

Price: $8.50 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 3h 58m

Rummikub LARGE NUMBERS Edition Game #0406R (FREE EXPEDITED SHIP) Pressman NEW!

Buy It Now: $35.99
Time Left: 1d 4h 20m

Vtg 1960 Cadaco Tripoley Card Game Sealed in Plastic Never Opened MI Rummy Poker

Price: $19.99
Buy It Now: $29.99
Time Left: 1d 6h 17m

1999 Mille Bornes Auto Car Race French Card Game Collectors Edition COMPLETE

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $11.99
Time Left: 1d 6h 43m

Playing Cards: Shakespeare by Piatnik

Buy It Now: $7.89
Time Left: 1d 6h 54m

Sting (1994) Complete

Price: $7.99
Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 1d 7h 17m

Playing Cards: Rail Art Classic Posters by Piatnik

Buy It Now: $7.89
Time Left: 1d 7h 32m

NEW Golden Old Maid Card Game 45 Card Deck 1988 Western Sealed NIP

Price: $8.99
Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 1d 7h 43m

Pokemon Rummy Card Game Complete Round Playing Cards

Price: $1.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 8h 12m

Vtg 1930s OUTLAW RUMMY Cloth Mat Poker Game Card Table Top 29" Robert Teller

Price: $30.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 9h 4m

Vintage Tripoley Card Game Crown Edition #225

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 10h 36m

1977 MICHIGAN RUMMY HEARTS & POKER LARGE PLASTIC TRAY TRIPOLEY

Buy It Now: $19.95
Time Left: 1d 12h 21m

Deluxe Tripoley - Michigan Rummy, Hearts, Poker Board Game by Cadaco

Price: $15.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 12h 26m

Vintage 1965 Whitman Rummy Royal - Michigan Rummy Game w Chips & Cards

Buy It Now: $31.99
Time Left: 1d 12h 36m

Vintage BONANZA RUMMY GAME w ORIGINAL BOX & RUMMY SHEET Parker Brothers OLD!

Price: $7.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 17h 37m

vintage older rummy tile game in wood carrying case complete

Price: $14.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 19h 19m

Vintage Top Rummy Tile Card Game with Padded Briefcase; NICE

Buy It Now: $34.99
Time Left: 1d 23h 1m

Vtg Word Rummy Playing Card Game Unopened, never used

Price: $16.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2d 2h 38m

PHASE 10 RUMMY TYPE CARD GAME, CARDS STILL SEALED.W BOX

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 2d 5h 30m

Vintage Michigan Rummy Board Game Card Gamble Starter Set 1970 Lowe Casino Poker

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2d 7h 1m

1950's Parker Brothers "BONANZA RUMMY" Card Game VERY NICE!

Price: $11.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2d 8h 59m

vintage TRIPOLEY game Tripoly with dark green vinyl MAT! 1969 nice!

Price: $14.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2d 9h