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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:

Modern (1970-Now)

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BMW 320i Halleroder 2004 DMSB PWM Champion1 43 Diecast

Buy It Now: $49.99
Time Left: 15m

MATCHBOX CONSTRUCTION SCRAPER 40 100

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 15m

Hot Cases Storage for Hot Wheels

Price: $59.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

MUSCLE CARS TOOTSIE TOY 1969 PLYMOUTH GTX

Price: $5.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

MOC Hot Wheels California Cal Custom Chrome Mercedes 380SEL

Price: $2.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

1981 '81 CHEVY CHEVROLET CITATION JOHNNY JL TOMY FOREVER DIECAST R21 2012

Buy It Now: $3.49
Time Left: 15m

Tomica F-1 Williams Lotus Honda McLaren 5 BOXES ONLY

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 15m

Hot Wheels '32 Ford 2010

Buy It Now: $1.99
Time Left: 15m

1 43 Diecast STARLINE '56 Fiat 750 Abarth Coupe, White

Buy It Now: $22.95
Time Left: 15m

Mattel Hot Wheels Elite Ferrari FXX - RED ORIGINAL RELEASE - MINT - 1:18 scale

Price: $24.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Brand New In The Box Hot Wheels Discontinued Patriot Blue Pearl PT Cruiser Conv.

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 15m

MOC Hot Wheels California Cal Custom Pink Blue 40's Woodie

Price: $4.27 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

09 HW Larry's Garage Metrorail Nash Metropolitan # 3 20

Buy It Now: $3.50
Time Left: 15m

2010 Hot Wheels HW City Works #112 - Scorchin Scooter - Lot of 8

Price: $7.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Hot Wheels Storage. Block all UV light with Black Hot Cases. Stores 360 Blisters

Price: $59.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

1997 Matchbox Challenge Series #68 STINGER

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 15m

Jada Bigtime Muscle 5 Deep 1:64 5 Car Set RARE Chevelle

Buy It Now: $49.99
Time Left: 15m

johnny lightning wasp playing mantis

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

Hot Wheels Scion xB 2012 HW Code Cars

Buy It Now: $2.39
Time Left: 16m

JADA 1964 CHEVY IMPALA CONVERTIBLE BUBBLE DONK BUTTERFLY DOORS TRICKED OUT

Price: $45.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Popeye Die Cast Cars 5 pack Street Wheels 1999 Racing Champions NIB

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

G2- HOT WHEELS TALL RYDER MIP1986 UNPUNCHED 7531

Buy It Now: $132.60
Time Left: 16m

U.S. Coast Guard -- Armed Forces -- Racing Dreams-- Johnny Lightning

Price: $3.95
Buy It Now: $5.95
Time Left: 16m

MOC Hot Wheels California Cal Custom '34 Ford

Price: $4.78 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

TONKIN AILMENTS FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA CAB-TRAILER WABASH 53' VAN 1:53 SCALE NIB

Buy It Now: $44.75
Time Left: 16m

Jada Toys Chrysler Crossfire Dub City Racing Hart Rims 1:64

Price: $5.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Hot Wheels CLASSICS Series 3 Redline SPECTRA GREEN 1969 CAMARO_L1684_MOC C8+

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 16m

McLaren F1 GTR No.59 LM 1995 1 64 Kyosho Racing Minicar Collection Japan ltd

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 16m

Matchbox PREMIERE EXOTICS Collection ASTON MARTIN DB-7 - NIB- MUST SEE!

Price: $2.50 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

HOT WHEELS ELITE FERRARI 599 XX # 55 1 18 Black Diecast

Buy It Now: $74.95
Time Left: 16m

1999 Matchbox Collectibles DARE Collection. Exclusive Edition VW New Beetle

Buy It Now: $12.95
Time Left: 16m

FULL BOAR METAL BASE FORD F150 HOT WHEELS MONSTER JAM TRUCK 1 .64

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 16m

PREDATOR HOT WHEELS MONSTER JAM TRUCK 1 64

Buy It Now: $3.49
Time Left: 16m

AMS OIL SHOCK THERAPY CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 MONSTER JAM TRUCK HOT WHEELS 1 64

Buy It Now: $3.49
Time Left: 16m

THE BEAST ORIGINAL VHTF! METAL BASE MONSTER JAM TRUCK HOT WHEELS 1 64

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 16m

IRON MAN HOT WHEELS MONSTER JAM TRUCK 1ST EDITION #54 80 TATOO SERIES

Buy It Now: $6.49
Time Left: 16m