eBay's Most Watched Listings

300+ Lego Pieces FROM HUGE LOT- CLEAN- WITH MINIFIGURES eBay Watchers: 1293 Price: $19.49

216 5mm Magnetic Ball Puzzle Game - Puzzle Game for Creative People eBay Watchers: 1038 Price: $16.99

LEGO Bulk Bonanza 500 pcs + toyking1000 BONUS see ad eBay Watchers: 663 Price: $39.99

4 Set MG995 Metal Gear High Speed & Torque Digi Servo eBay Watchers: 647 Price: $17.99

7.4v 5000mAh 30C Lipo 2S 7.4 Volt RC Battery AKKU WF eBay Watchers: 607 Price: $28.99

POKEMON -ASH KETCHUM CAP -EMBROIDERED- Hat NEW eBay Watchers: 594 Price: $8.49

	Warman's Toys Field Guide: Values and Identification (Warman's Field Guides) List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $4.99 Used From: $4.98
	- Features popular collectible toy brands--favorites such as Barbie, GI Joe, Hot Wheels, and Star Wars- Includes a history of toy collecting and up-to-date values for each listing- Contains over 500 color photographs--great for thumbing through!

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:

Geography & History

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

INFLATABLE GLOBE BEACH BALL World Map Learn Geography

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 31m

Old StyleTelephone Die-cast Metal Pencil Sharpener

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 1h 15m

Sewing Machine Die-cast Metal Pencil Sharpener

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 1h 19m

Semi Tractor Trailer Die-cast Metal Pencil Sharpener New

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 1h 34m

Horse & Buggy Die-cast Metal Pencil Sharpener

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 1h 35m

The Alamo Diecast Metal Pencil Sharpener

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 1h 42m

Windmill Die-cast Metal Pencil Sharpener

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 1h 48m

Red Caboose Train Diecast Metal Pencil Sharpener New

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 1h 56m

Caboose Train Diecast Metal Pencil Sharpener New

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 1h 57m

United States State Facts Spin and Learn Interactive Chart, by Teaching Tree NIP

Buy It Now: $11.00
Time Left: 1h 58m

Well Driller Diecast Metal Pencil Sharpener New

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 2h

Steam Roller Diecast Metal Pencil Sharpener New

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 2h 8m

Howitzer M101 Die-cast Metal Pencil Sharpener

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 2h 40m

Gatling Gun Cannon Dicast Metal Pencil Sharpener

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 2h 43m

Let's Visit the 50 States AAA Deck CARDS Educational Child Deck Maps Locations

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 2h 48m

NIP Amazing Pyramids Art & History Kit Educational

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 3h 22m

8.5'' Kids Inflatable Globe world Earth Map Teacher Aid

Price: $0.99
Buy It Now: $4.95
Time Left: 3h 52m

WORLD EXPLORER ACTIVITY PACK PUZZLE MAP BOOK POSTCARDS

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 4h 8m

BORDERLINE Card Game-African Edition

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 8m

FLIPSIDE FLP51114 Project Board Titles Red

Buy It Now: $13.25
Time Left: 11h 27m

FLIPSIDE FLP52030 PROJECT BOARD TITLES BLUE

Buy It Now: $13.25
Time Left: 11h 27m

Happy Hanukkah wooden Puzzle by Gund New 8883 Jewish Puzzle

Buy It Now: $10.00
Time Left: 12h 16m

EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS NAME THAT STATE GAME EUC COMPLETE

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 12h 50m

GIFT BOX SET REALISTIC LOT 4 FANTASY FIGURE FIGURINE PAPO 39200 NEW Minoataur ++

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 13h 31m

ATTENTION ALL NERDS!! 1976 RADIO SHACK "Electronics Hall of Fame" puzzle NEW!

Buy It Now: $2.50
Time Left: 13h 41m

World Trade Center Die-cast Metal Pencil Sharpener

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 13h 43m

Cueb Book European Nations Maps, Flags And Facts

Buy It Now: $9.47
Time Left: 14h 13m

LOT 15 CAST METAL PENCIL SHARPENERS MIXED MISC. THEMES

Price: $10.45 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 35m

Race for the White House Board Game President Election

Buy It Now: $29.95
Time Left: 14h 46m

LEAPFROG LEARNING NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SYST.WILD ANIMAL

Buy It Now: $21.99
Time Left: 14h 52m

LIFT THE LID ON MUMMIES BY JACQUELINE DINEEN

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 16h 5m

United States Flags Sticker Set from Educational Insights (contains 2 sets)

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16h 5m

Learning Resources Directional Compass

Buy It Now: $8.99
Time Left: 16h 10m

BENJAMIN HARRISON 23rd PRESIDENT DOLLAR- Lot of 2 Bills

Buy It Now: $1.00
Time Left: 17h 45m

Classroom Jeopardy Cartridge: Social Studies History NEW Middle School

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18h 2m

Classroom Jeopardy Cartridge: Social Studies History NEW Middle School

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18h 3m