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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:

Bachmann

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BACHMANN-G SCALE LOGGING CAR WITH LOGS USED , GOOD SHAPE

Price: $22.50
Buy It Now: $35.77
Time Left: 15m

Tank car, G scale, Bachmann, Phillips 66

Price: $22.49 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 21m

Flatcar, G scale, unlettered, Bachmann

Price: $19.50 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 31m

BACHMANN-G SCALE UNDERCARRAGE BOX CAR USED , GOOD SHAPE#1

Price: $9.50
Buy It Now: $15.77
Time Left: 42m

Gondola, G scale, D&RGW, Bachmann, 1 22.5

Price: $9.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 45m

BACHMANN-G SCALE UNDERCARRAGE BOX CAR USED , GOOD SHAPE#2

Price: $9.50
Buy It Now: $15.77
Time Left: 46m

Gondola, G scale, D&RGW, Bachmann, 1 22.5

Price: $9.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 46m

BACHMANN-G SCALE UNDERCARRAGE BOX CAR USED , GOOD SHAPE#3

Price: $9.50
Buy It Now: $15.77
Time Left: 51m

Caboose, G scale, Rio Grande Southern, Bachmann

Price: $9.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 56m

BACHMANN G VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE LITED OBSERVATION CAR WITH METAL WHEELS, KNUCKLES

Price: $31.00 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 19m

BACHMANN G SCALE STRAIGHT TRACK 10 PCS, 10 FT ALL NEW

Price: $13.38 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 19m

BACHMANN G SCALE SET OF 4 NEW FREIGHT CAR STEPS STIRRUPS FIT ALL STANDARD CARS

Price: $0.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 20m

BACHMANN 93870 LONG CABOOSE WITH METAL WHEELS, INTERIOR, KNUCKLE COUPLERS NEW

Price: $14.18 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 20m

BACHMANN G-SCALE 80996 SANDY RIVER RANGELY LAKES 2-4-4 FORNEY OUTSIDE FRAME NEW

Buy It Now: $419.95
Time Left: 12h 15m

Bachmann G ScaleTrain Box Car, New York Central 93364

Buy It Now: $30.00
Time Left: 12h 42m

Bachmann G Scale "Mobilgas" Train Car

Price: $25.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 18m

Bachmann 90071 G Scale, Lumberjack Ready-to-Run Electric Train Set w Warranty

Buy It Now: $209.75
Time Left: 15h 40m

BACHMANN G-SCALE 80999 PAINTED UNLETTERED BLACK 2-4-4 FORNEY INSIDE FRAME NEW

Buy It Now: $419.95
Time Left: 15h 41m

BACHMANN BIG HAULER G SCALE BOBBER CABOOSE RIO GRANDE TRAIN

Buy It Now: $25.00
Time Left: 16h 10m

Bachmann G Scale White Pass & Yukon Observation Train Car #89394 Lake Bennett

Price: $24.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 1m

Bachmann G Scale White Pass & Yukon Passenger Train Car - Lake Spirit

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 6m

Bachmann G Scale White Pass Big Haulers Bobbers 4 Wheel Caboose #93119

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 44m

VINTAGE 1990's Bachmann BIG HAULER G SCALE TRAIN 98118 Stock Car MINT IN BOX

Buy It Now: $65.00
Time Left: 17h 47m

Bachmann G Scale White Pass Big Haulers Tender #10 - No Engine

Price: $51.00 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 56m

BACHMANN PENNSYLVANIA BOX CAR (G-Scale)

Price: $19.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 59m

BACHMANN G - SCALE ATCHISON TOPEKA 4-6-0 LOCOMOTIVE No.7 & TENDER

Price: $29.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 19h 3m

Bachmann G Scale Mobilgas Tank Car SV X 1443

Price: $12.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 19h 13m

BACHMANN G-SCALE 83095 K-27 RIO GRANDE #463 2-8-2 BRAND NEW IN FACTORY BOX

Buy It Now: $589.95
Time Left: 19h 16m

BACHMANN G-SCALE 83096 K-27 RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN #455 2-8-2 NEW IN FACTORY BOX

Buy It Now: $559.95
Time Left: 19h 17m

Bachmann G Scale Train (1:20.3) Low Side Gondolas Pacific Coast 88296

Price: $35.77 (9 Bids)
Time Left: 19h 24m

Bachmann G Scale Train Brass Track Hex Screws (25 pieces) 94656

Price: $2.89 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 19m

Bachmann G Scale Train Heavy Gear Oil 99983

Price: $0.01 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 39m

Bachmann G Scale Train (1:20.3) Tank Cars UTLX 88196

Price: $42.27 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 39m

Bachmann G Scale Train (1:22.5) Gandy Dancer with Trailer Yellow 96202

Price: $34.73 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 39m

Bachmann G Scale Train Track 12 Curves 20 Straights

Price: $58.50 (8 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 59m

Bachmann G Scale Train (1:22.5) 4-6-0 Annie Steam Locomotive Analog

Price: $107.50 (10 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 59m