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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:

Music & Art

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Wooden Ring Detail Instrument Trumpet Musical Toy Blue

Buy It Now: $7.20
Time Left: 17m

Mini Wooden Grn Stripe Sound Musical Instrument Trumpet

Buy It Now: $7.19
Time Left: 17m

Blue 3.1" Wooden Sound Trumpet Mini Musical Toy New

Buy It Now: $5.12
Time Left: 17m

Green Painting Striped Wooden Trumpet Sound Musical Toy

Buy It Now: $4.46
Time Left: 17m

Yellow Wooden Ring Decor Instrument Trumpet Musical Toy

Buy It Now: $4.45
Time Left: 17m

Blue 3.1" Wooden Sound Trumpet Mini Musical Toy New

Buy It Now: $4.44
Time Left: 18m

Mini Wooden Grn Stripe Sound Musical Instrument Trumpet

Buy It Now: $4.32
Time Left: 18m

Assorted Color Music Drum Shaking Bell Toy for Baby Toddler

Buy It Now: $10.27
Time Left: 30m

Thomas and Friends Preschool Art Sets (2) + bonus Thomas video

Price: $1.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 30m

Melissa & and Doug 40 Deluxe Jumbo Cardboard Blocks NEW

Price: $27.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 31m

Plastic Yellow Magenta Trumpet Horn Sound Toy for Children

Buy It Now: $4.20
Time Left: 31m

Melissa & and Doug Toy Wooden Stacking Train New 572

Price: $11.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 33m

Melissa & and Doug Wooden Sandwich Making Set NEW Toy 16 Pieces - Ages 3+

Price: $12.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 34m

Melissa & Doug Alphabet Train Floor Puzzle 10 FEET LONG

Price: $8.88 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 34m

Melissa & Doug Chomp and Clack Alligator Push Toy NEW

Price: $32.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 34m

Children 3 Holes Yellow Magenta Loudspeaker Horn Toy

Buy It Now: $4.67
Time Left: 35m

Melissa & Doug Fairy Tale Castle Floor Puzzle NEW 2 x 3

Price: $8.88 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 35m

Melissa & Doug Fairy Tale Friendship Floor Puzzle 2 x 3

Price: $8.88 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 35m

Melissa & Doug Fire Truck Floor Puzzle New 4 FEET Long

Price: $8.88 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 35m

Melissa & Doug Happy Handle Wooden Stamps Set New w pad

Price: $7.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 36m

Melissa & Doug Play Cutting Food Box - 30 wooden pieces

Price: $13.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 36m

Melissa & Doug Safari Social Floor Puzzle New 2' x 3'

Price: $8.88 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 38m

Melissa and & Doug Child Spill Proof Paint Cups - New

Price: $7.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 43m

Cute Kid Musical Toy Animal Percussion Instrument Wooden Castanet Clapper Handle

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 43m

Melissa and & Doug Learn to Play Toy Piano - New Music

Price: $44.89 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 46m

Melissa and & Doug Pirate's Bounty Floor Puzzle NEW 2 Feet x 3 Feet!

Price: $8.88 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 47m

Melissa and & Doug Solar System Space Floor Puzzle NEW 2 x 3

Price: $8.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 51m

Melissa and & Doug Truck Car Carrier Award Winning Toy

Price: $13.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 52m

Melissa and & Doug Under The Sea Floor Puzzle NEW 4 Feet Tall!

Price: $8.88 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 52m

Melissa and & Doug USA United States Map Floor Puzzle NEW 2 x 3

Price: $8.88 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 52m

Melissa and & Doug Wooden Birthday Party! New Decorate slice and serve!

Price: $8.88 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 53m

Children Sea Horse Shaped Plastic Making Noise Horn Trumpet Toy

Price: $4.64 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 10m

Neo Color Board, Drawing Board for Kids, Children, Toy

Price: $15.40 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 23m

Magic Color Board, Drawing Board for Kids, Children, Toy

Price: $20.90 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 25m

Children Heart Shaped Tambourine 4 Strings Guitar Musical Instrument Amaranth

Price: $17.82 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 26m

[1+1]Playtime Color Board, Drawing Board for Kids, FREE GIFT, Children, Toy

Price: $23.90 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 26m