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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:

Vintage (Pre-1970)

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

Starter 1994 Richard Petty STP or Bobby Labonte Maxwell House Gran Prix

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

Starter Rusty Wallace Alugard Grand Prix 2+2

Price: $24.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 2m

Richard Petty 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass NASCAR Franklin Mint

Price: $34.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 3m

Richard Petty 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass NASCAR Franklin Mint Clear Cast

Price: $34.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 8m

ERTL ESCI Ford Escort RS 1800 “Crystal�

Price: $24.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 15m

Franklin Mint 2003 Christmas Harley Davidson Softail Diecast Motorcycle 1:10

Buy It Now: $199.95
Time Left: 1h 15m

Franklin Mint Stars and Stripes Corvette(case included)

Price: $58.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 24m

NIB NEW 1 24 Franklin Mint Black Diecast 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR Convertible

Price: $119.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 54m

FRANKLIN MINT PM 1935 Mercedes Benz 500K Fantastic+ Display Case

Buy It Now: $69.95
Time Left: 4h 40m

Franklin Mint 1:24 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Kit Car

Buy It Now: $220.00
Time Left: 10h 45m

Franklin Mint 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Retail Gallery LTD

Buy It Now: $265.00
Time Left: 11h 24m

Franklin Mint 1938 Maybach Zepplin 1:24 w Literature

Price: $100.00
Buy It Now: $285.00
Time Left: 11h 29m

Franklin Mint 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 1:12 scale Pewter

Buy It Now: $625.00
Time Left: 11h 54m

Franklin Mint Mercedes 500K Special Roadster precision model 1:24 scale

Price: $39.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 12h 7m

Franklin Mint 1938 Jaguar SS100 w Literature 1:24

Price: $85.00
Buy It Now: $225.00
Time Left: 12h 8m

Franklin Mint 1935 Mercedes Benz 500K w Literature 1:24

Price: $100.00
Buy It Now: $250.00
Time Left: 12h 14m

Franklin Mint Mercedes Benz W196R w Literature 1:24

Price: $100.00
Buy It Now: $375.00
Time Left: 12h 24m

Late 40's Early 50's Franklin Mint Display Set

Buy It Now: $500.00
Time Left: 12h 45m

FRANKLIN MINT ROYAL DOULTON INDIAN 442 MOTORCYCLE PLATE

Buy It Now: $87.00
Time Left: 12h 49m

RARE FRANKLIN MINT 1949 HARLEY MOTORCYCLE HYDRA GLIDE

Buy It Now: $135.00
Time Left: 12h 49m

FRANKLIN MINT Precision Models 1912 Packard Victoria Die Cast 1:24

Buy It Now: $34.95
Time Left: 14h 26m

Franklin Mint HISPANO SUIZA TULIPWOOD TORPEDO with COA Orig Display Case NR

Price: $61.00 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 46m

1942 CHRYSLET TOWN AND COUNTRY

Price: $20.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16h 12m

1951 HUDSON HORNET

Price: $25.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16h 18m

CATERPILLAR

Price: $26.00 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 16h 22m

1953 CHEVROLET PICK UP

Price: $20.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16h 38m

1939 PETERBILT

Price: $20.50 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 16h 42m

Chevrolet Corvette History - Franklin Mint Display Set

Buy It Now: $500.00
Time Left: 16h 46m

1958 PACKARD HAWK

Price: $54.00 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 16h 49m

1958 PLYMOUTH FURY

Price: $20.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 16h 53m

1969 DODGE DAYTONA DAIMLER CHRYSLER

Price: $78.00 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 16h 55m

1969 DODGER CHARGER-LIMITED EDITION

Price: $35.00 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 35m

1969 PONTIAC TRANS AM

Price: $51.01 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 37m

FRANKLIN MINT ELVIS PRESLEY PINK CADILLAC DIE CAST CAR NEW IN BOX CERTIFICATE

Buy It Now: $350.00
Time Left: 20h 35m

Franklin Mint 1961 Jaguar E-Type

Price: $100.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 48m

1957 CHEVROLET CAMEO PICK-UP 1.24 SCALE BY DANBURY MINT

Price: $20.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 48m