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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:

Vintage (Pre-1970)

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WIKING & HERPA HO SCALE 3 PCS VW 1300 CONV., GREEN POLICE CAR, CREAM PORCHE 911

Price: $16.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 25m

Tecnomodel FERRARI 430 GT Evoluzione. Test Fiorano 2008. 1:43

Price: $166.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 25m

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti displayed in the luxe leather. Red Line 1:43

Price: $144.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 25m

BBR Ferrari 375 MM "Manuel Savona", limited 76 pcs 1:43

Price: $242.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 26m

Bugatti 57C Cabriolet "Gangloff" 1939 Chassis No 57749 LookSmart 1:43

Price: $190.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 27m

Tecnomodel FERRARI 430 GT2 LM 2009 Team Modena nº 84. 1:43

Price: $168.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 29m

HERPA & MARKLIN 4 PCS TWO HERPA FORD TRANSIT & TWO MARKLIN GRAY CARS GERMANY

Price: $16.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 36m

Marx Green White Cities Service Wrecker, nice used condition but missing parts

Price: $10.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 20m

Vintage 1950s 3 Lot PLASTIC TOY CARS F & F Die Works F&F 1 Perfect 2 FOR REPAIR

Buy It Now: $16.95
Time Left: 1h 35m

Vintage Plastic Toy Military U S Army Police Car Marx

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 15m

RENWAL #124 AQUA BLUE CITY BUS WITH BLACK WHEELS

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 2h 39m

FREE WHEELING FIRE ENGINE MOC HONG KONG 1970'S

Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 3h 2m

vintage renwal product gasoline truck

Price: $5.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 10m

OLD 1934 PLASTIC TOY CAR

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 35m

"VILLAGE RAILROAD" Modet T Ford-with original box

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 53m

RENWAL #103 BLUE SEDAN COUPE SILVER TRIM

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 3h 54m

VINTAGE RENAULT 4 FOURGONETTE MEDIC AMBULANCE CAR 1970'

Buy It Now: $34.99
Time Left: 3h 54m

CZECHOSLOVAKIAN VINTAGE PLASTIC TOY FORD CAPRI MADE BY SMER 1980's VERY RARE

Price: $24.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 11m

IDEAL PLASTIC VINTAGE ROLLS ROYCE PROMO CAR-L@@K!

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 14m

BLOWN 1969 Pontiac GTO JUDGE Competition Orange Hot Wheels Mint 3-inch

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 15m

SCARCE 1950S WIND UP CAR CONVERTIBLE STREAMLINE SAUNDERS

Price: $49.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 34m

JOXEPH Int'l FIRE TRUCK 3 movable firemen & bell

Buy It Now: $9.49
Time Left: 4h 37m

Renwal Speed King Vintage Plastic Car Toy No 88

Price: $19.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 45m

VINTAGE SOFT PLASTIC CARS FOR PLAYSETS

Buy It Now: $18.00
Time Left: 4h 52m

Vintage 16" Tonka Alley Gator Amphibious Toy Boat

Price: $7.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 7m

Auburn Rubber Co Stake Bed Truck Cab Only 354 Red

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 34m

Auburn Rubber Co Ford Ranchero 610 Dark Green w White Tires

Price: $14.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 35m

Auburn Rubber Co Fire Engine Pumper #500 Plastic ca 1960s

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 35m

Auburn Rubber Co Cadillac Convertible #526 Yellow with Black Tires circa 1950s

Price: $16.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 36m

1984 HESS TOY TANKER BANK MINT WITH BOX TAKE-A-LOOK

Price: $9.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 6h 3m

Red Plastic Car

Buy It Now: $8.99
Time Left: 6h 7m

VINTAGE GAY TOYS PLASTIC TRUCKS GULF TANKER

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $20.00
Time Left: 6h 13m

Vintage Reliable Plastic Blue Jaguar

Buy It Now: $22.50
Time Left: 6h 20m

F & F 1960'S FORD FLAT BED TRAILER TRUCK CER PREM M

Buy It Now: $25.00
Time Left: 6h 22m

F & F 1960'S FORD FLAT BED TRAILER TRUCK RED CER PREM M

Buy It Now: $25.00
Time Left: 6h 22m

F & F 1960'S FORD LOW BOY TRAILER TRUCK ORANGE CER PRE

Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 6h 22m