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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:

Retired

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

Ty Beanie Buddy PRINCE ( Frog ) See description and pictures great price!

Price: $6.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

TY Moose 16" Plush-SO SOFT!

Buy It Now: $13.95
Time Left: 51m

TY Baby Duck 11" Plush-SO CUTE!

Buy It Now: $13.95
Time Left: 51m

Ty Classic Beige Fluffy SUGARBEARY Teddy Bear 2006 EUC 14"

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 1h 5m

TY Classic GEORGE Gorilla Ape With Tags Large 1989

Price: $2.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 14m

TY CLASSIC 'AUBURN" 2001 PLUSH BEAR WITH GREEN PLAID RIBBON BOW TIE SABLE COLOR

Buy It Now: $23.95
Time Left: 1h 41m

Ty Classic 1989 Lovie the Lamb Sheep #8004 15" w tag

Buy It Now: $32.95
Time Left: 2h 9m

2001 TY Plush Classic Cream Rabbit ~ Flopster ~

Buy It Now: $12.00
Time Left: 2h 10m

2005 TY Holiday Classic Plush Snowman Mr. Flurries

Buy It Now: $10.00
Time Left: 2h 10m

2002 TY Plush Classic Bear ~ Teddybearsary ~

Buy It Now: $10.00
Time Left: 2h 10m

TY Wizard Attic Treasure Merwyn Bat-e teeny beany

Buy It Now: $12.00
Time Left: 3h 13m

Beanie Baby Teddybearsary Teddy Set MINT CONDITION WITH MINT TAGS

Price: $10.00
Buy It Now: $20.00
Time Left: 3h 15m

TY Spinner Buddy & Beanie spider Nature insects Spinner

Buy It Now: $18.00
Time Left: 3h 15m

1996 TY SPECKIES

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 3h 32m

TY BEANIE BABIES "RADCLIFFE, CLUBBY AND RINGO ALL TAGS

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 45m

TY BEANIE BABIES "CARSON', "GEORGETTE", AND "ROCKET"

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 45m

TY Classic ROMPER tan & white puppy DOG plush 2000

Buy It Now: $11.95
Time Left: 3h 55m

10" TY Cocoa The Brown Bear Retired Beanie Babies Plush Stuffed Animal

Buy It Now: $14.00
Time Left: 4h 3m

Ty Classic --MAGGIE-- the Calico kitty Cat pictured is Mint with NearMint T

Price: $4.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 23m

TY 15" WINSTON PLUSH BULLDOG WITH TAGS 1990 RETIRED

Price: $21.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 26m

Ty Classic Plush TEDDYBEARSARY Gold Bear Coin 14" MWMT

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 4h 41m

Ty Beanie Dogs - Every Breed - New with Tags - Some Retired =

Price: $7.00
Buy It Now: $10.00
Time Left: 4h 46m

TY Beanie Baby U.S.A. (USA) the American Bear Retired Mint Tag b9

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 16m

Ty Classic Borders Exclusive BECKETT PANDA bear plush stuffed animal no code

Price: $0.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 16m

TY Beanie Baby Ty 2K Bear Retired Mint Tag b10

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 17m

Ty Beanie Baby Twigs the Giraffe b7

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 18m

TY Beanie Baby The End Bear Retired Mint Tag b10

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 19m

NEW 12" Ty Classic Plush Bear Light Brown HUCKLEBEARY w Red Bow 2007 Huckleberry

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 19m

TY Beanie Baby Stinger the Scorpion Retired Mint Tag b7

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 23m

TY Classic TORNADO Brown Horse, plush

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 5h 25m

Ty Classic Plush Bear Fletcher 2004 Retired With Tags

Buy It Now: $32.99
Time Left: 5h 25m

TY Beanie Baby Scat the Cat Retired Mint Tag b10

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 26m

TY Beanie Baby Rocket the Blue Jay Retired Mint Tag b1

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 27m

TY Beanie Baby Roary the Lion Retired Mint Tag b10

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 28m

TY Beanie Baby Rainbow the Chameleon Retired Mint Tag b10

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 29m

Ty Classic Mugsy the Burmese Mountain Dog Buddy MWMT

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 29m