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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:

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Childrens Fairytale Felt Story Board W 39 Pcs Toy New

Buy It Now: $12.77
Time Left: 19m

Thomas & Friends Cartridge Use with Learn through Music TouchPad Age 2+

Price: $9.95
Buy It Now: $12.50
Time Left: 20m

Blue Abacus Math Training Educational Toy for Children

Buy It Now: $6.34
Time Left: 24m

Children Orange Blue Round Wooden 5 Balls Balance Toy

Buy It Now: $4.85
Time Left: 27m

New Solar Power Energy Cute Turtle Toy Gadget for Kids

Buy It Now: $3.04
Time Left: 27m

Children Medium Pink 11 Digits Maths Aid Education Japanese Abacus

Buy It Now: $9.64
Time Left: 28m

Children Kids Plastic Frame Intelligence Japanese Abacus Medium Pink

Buy It Now: $7.23
Time Left: 29m

Heart Detail Hot Pink Frame 11 Column 55 Beads Maths Aid Abacus Soroban for Kids

Buy It Now: $8.15
Time Left: 30m

Children Orange Blue Round Wooden 5 Balls Balance Toy

Buy It Now: $4.85
Time Left: 30m

Children Intelligence Training Abacus Jigsaw Puzzle Toy

Buy It Now: $8.16
Time Left: 31m

Child Pink Frame Calculation Tool Japanese Abacus Toy

Buy It Now: $5.49
Time Left: 31m

Kids Plastic Geometry Training Abacus Jigsaw Puzzle Toy

Buy It Now: $8.14
Time Left: 31m

Children Intelligence Training Abacus Jigsaw Puzzle Toy

Buy It Now: $8.12
Time Left: 32m

Children Flower Decor Green Frame 11 Column Japanese Soroban Calculation Abacus

Buy It Now: $8.61
Time Left: 32m

Fisher-Price Little People Animal Sounds Farm Play Set Baby Toy K7925 NEW

Buy It Now: $52.00
Time Left: 32m

Child Strawberry Decor Hot Pink Frame White Plastic Bead 11 Digit Soroban Abacus

Buy It Now: $8.58
Time Left: 32m

Vintage 24 Brain Mind Maze Mind Teasers Hobby Box BRAND NEW 3d Puzzle open box

Price: $39.99
Buy It Now: $59.99
Time Left: 33m

NEW CASHFLOW 101 & 202 BOARDGAME BY ROBERT KIYOSAKI

Price: $99.99
Buy It Now: $109.99
Time Left: 39m

SUPER MAGNASHAPES - VINTAGE CREATIVE MAGNETIC GAME - BUKI LTD - IN BOX

Price: $4.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 40m

Plastic Frame Abacus Counting Toy Pink for Children

Price: $9.90 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 40m

Children Red Plastic Fish Shaped Frame Japanese Abacus Toy

Price: $5.90 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 41m

NIB! Vtech Smartridges: Bratz

Buy It Now: $3.95
Time Left: 43m

Melissa and & Doug Mighty Builders Fire Truck New

Price: $16.45 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 46m

Leapfrog 22329 Tag Junior Storage Case Green

Buy It Now: $21.95
Time Left: 48m

Melissa and & Doug Wooden Geometric Stacker New

Price: $12.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 53m

Melissa and & Doug Wooden Log Carrier Truck New

Price: $14.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 53m

Melissa and & Doug Wooden Princess Stamp Set New

Price: $7.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 53m

Melissa and Doug Get up & Go Block Balancing Games NEW

Price: $21.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 55m

Melissa and Doug Get up & Go Puppy Pursuit Game NEW

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 55m

Discovery Toys Mosiac Mysteries 1992 -A Pattern Block Design Activity -Complete

Price: $14.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 56m

Melissa and Doug High Sea Symphony NEW Rhythm Istrument

Price: $14.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 56m

Ancient Egypt Rubber Stamp Set Metropolitan Museum of Art Sarcophagus Sphinx Eye

Price: $24.00
Buy It Now: $35.00
Time Left: 56m

6 IN 1 Solar Car Dog Airboat AirPlane Robot DIY Toy Kit

Price: $0.90 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 58m

Learning Resources Number Fun Farm

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $13.99
Time Left: 1h 7m

Ion Dora Great Soccer Ball Adventure

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 1h 15m

New Japanese Traditional Wood Game Toy Kendama Ball Educational Toy Gift

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 17m