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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:

Modern (1970-Now)

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

Pink Toy Dump Truck for her by Green Toys

Buy It Now: $26.95
Time Left: 22m

Hillman Minx Convertible 1951 - White Metal Kit - Somerville Models

Price: $50.57 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 37m

Lot of 4 Welly & Maisto 1 39 Scale Metal Vehicles

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 40m

Vauxhall 10 H Type Saloon 1939 - White Metal Kit - Somerville Models

Price: $50.57 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 41m

MRF Record Solido 1:43 RENAULT R 5 TURBO Rallye Car MIB

Buy It Now: $49.99
Time Left: 44m

COLLECTION LOT OF 12 MATCHBOX HOT WHEELS NASCAR MUSTANG CARS DISPLAY CASE NASCAR

Price: $9.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 50m

BROOKLIN BRK21 - 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY COUPE

Price: $47.41 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 10m

vintage varney models white metal transport replicas a.e.c. s.t.l no9 b

Price: $15.73 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 13m

Citroen 5CV 1922 1:43 Scale White Metal Kit

Price: $37.92 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 14m

A PRE-WAR BLACK TRIUMPH DOLOMITE

Buy It Now: $79.02
Time Left: 1h 16m

Daimler Dart SP250 Sports Car - 1:43 Scale White Metal Kit

Price: $37.92 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 17m

MG K3 Sports Car 1:43 Scale White Metal Kit

Price: $37.92 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 19m

Bentley 4.5 Litre Racing Car 1928 - 1:24 Metal Kit

Price: $133.57 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 21m

Bugatti Type 59 3.3 Litre Car 1934 - 1:24 Scale White Metal Kit

Price: $118.47 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 23m

Rolls-Royce 40 50 Silver Ghost 1907 - 1:24 Scale White Metal Kit

Price: $133.57 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 26m

Lotus 33 Racing Car 1965 - 1:24 Scale White Metal Kit

Price: $78.24 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 29m

Alfa Romeo P3 Racing Car 1932 - 1:24 Metal Kit

Price: $86.15 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 33m

Activeplaymate NS-2698-6 Toy Truck Super Truck Motor Bike Carrier

Buy It Now: $47.99
Time Left: 1h 44m

1958 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE CONVERTIBLE BRK 25 BY BROOKLIN MODELS

Buy It Now: $120.00
Time Left: 1h 53m

BERGEPANZER 2 - ROCO # 845

Buy It Now: $53.05
Time Left: 1h 55m

Speed Freaks Ace

Buy It Now: $57.99
Time Left: 2h 1m

PRE-WAR 1937 TRIUMPH DOLOMITE

Price: $47.41 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 9m

DINKY SERIES 28 VAN HOVIS FOR TEA

Price: $45.82 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 20m

BROOKLIN BRK 16X 1935 DODGE PICK-UP C.T.C.S. 1986

Buy It Now: $225.00
Time Left: 2h 40m

SCHYLLING HOME RUN CHEWING GUM DELIVERY TRUCK PENCIL HOLDER

Price: $5.99
Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 2h 41m

FORD Fiesta ST1 Stobart 1:43 Clark 2006 Corsica Rally Motorsport

Price: $35.09 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 45m

3 Wooden Toy Kits for Old School Vehicles - Full Size Plane - Premade Wheels

Price: $16.45 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 48m

DINKY FRENCH CITROEN DS SAFARI

Buy It Now: $79.02
Time Left: 3h 19m

MINIMARQUE 1957 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE SILVER

Buy It Now: $225.00
Time Left: 3h 19m

GOLDVARG 1951 HENRY J Detailed Custom Paint

Buy It Now: $185.00
Time Left: 3h 20m

AUTOMANY PROVENCE MOULAGE 1952 PEUGEOT 203 DECOUVRABLE

Buy It Now: $43.47
Time Left: 3h 35m

JAKKS PACIFIC RIPPIN RACERS FLY WHEELS HYDRO SSP

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 3h 43m

SUNOCO TALKING TANKER TRUCK 5TH IN SERIES FREE SHIP

Price: $21.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 48m

Rare SOMERVILLE 1 43 No.133 Hillman Minx Convertible Blue White Metal Model Car

Buy It Now: $150.17
Time Left: 3h 49m

TOOTSIETOY LASSALE SALOON

Buy It Now: $79.02
Time Left: 4h 7m

HOTWHEEL, '69 CHEVY CORVETTE , FROM HW RACING

Price: $0.49
Buy It Now: $1.79
Time Left: 4h 22m