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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:

8-inch

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( 71 ) PIECE LOT - Military Action Figure Doll - Guns Rifles Gear Weapons

Buy It Now: $28.00
Time Left: 15m

GI Joe Crazylegs 1987 Complete w card Vintage MINT

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 15m

G.I. JOE Renegades 30th Anniversary Cobra Commander Action Figure *NEW*

Price: $7.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

1 18 Ultimate Soldier XD 21st Century Toys F4U-1A Corsair of Ira Kepford

Price: $134.85 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Gi Joe EELS Frogman Flipper Gun Backpack Lot Original

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 15m

GI JOE BUGG VINTAGE B.U.G.G. PARTS LOT

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Tamiya Military Miniatures 1 35 Scale Jerry Can Set

Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 16m

Night-Creeper, Action Figure, Cobra, All Weapons, File, Very Good Conditon, GIJoe

Price: $19.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

GI Joe 2005 Agent Scarlett Version 4 Online Exclusive V4 GIJOE Action FIgure Toy

Buy It Now: $7.59
Time Left: 16m

1 18 Ultimate Soldier U S Army Vietnam Helicopter Pilot or Tank Commander 21st

Price: $19.85 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

GI JOE Flash 82-83 VERY GOOD 99% COMPLETE W CARD

Buy It Now: $17.95
Time Left: 17m

G I JOE COMBAT RADIO EXCELLENT CONDITION WORKS

Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 17m

Z13-01 1 6 DID PANZER D80076 - Cannon

Buy It Now: $69.99
Time Left: 17m

1 6 scale WWII GERMAN Jager Ski Division Sleeve Patch

Buy It Now: $1.00
Time Left: 17m

5 Military Action Figures

Price: $4.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

1 6 scale WWII German Katzner Fish Ration Box

Buy It Now: $2.49
Time Left: 18m

Gi Joe Targat Cobra Backpack Jetpack Guns Lot Original

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 19m

Dragon WWII Italian "Paolo Arnesi", Italian Paratrooper (Private), MIB, NRFB

Price: $32.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 19m

21st Century Ultimate Soldier 1:6 R C M5 Stuart Tank COMPLETE ~ GI Joe

Price: $177.50 (14 Bids)
Time Left: 19m

Marx Navarone playset boxed

Price: $99.99
Buy It Now: $150.00
Time Left: 19m

DUKE - GI Joe 25th Anniversary - In Package - Silver Foil

Price: $9.25 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 20m

Mattel Big Jim P.A.C.K. Leader Double Trouble Factory Sealed NEW MISB

Price: $510.00 (27 Bids)
Time Left: 20m

G.I. Joe " Avalanche "Action Figure Battle Force 2000

Price: $34.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20m

G.I. GI JOE STAR BRIGADE PAYLOAD MOC toystoystoys4

Buy It Now: $9.00
Time Left: 20m

as0032 Yellow Kung Fu Nunchucks for 12" action figures G

Buy It Now: $8.99
Time Left: 20m

as0038 kinfe 1 6 scale fits 12" figures, dragon G

Buy It Now: $3.99
Time Left: 20m

as0042 hat cap fits 12" figures, dragon G

Buy It Now: $3.99
Time Left: 20m

2002 GI JOE 101st Airborne Paratrooper 12 inch figure in clean, unopened box

Price: $19.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 20m

as0048 Red Tie for 1 6 Action Figure G

Buy It Now: $2.99
Time Left: 20m

HOT TOYS 1 6 BioHazard Chris STARS_ Machine Gun _ HT023J

Buy It Now: $15.74
Time Left: 20m

1983 GI Joe Cobra HISS Tank

Price: $4.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20m

bx0019 1 6 Triad toys Soul Calibur 4 Taki G

Buy It Now: $71.99
Time Left: 20m

1964 GI Joe Action Figure, 12 inch

Price: $16.55 (12 Bids)
Time Left: 20m

G.I. JOE Renegades 30th Anniversary Firefly Action Figure *NEW*

Price: $5.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21m

FB041 1 6 Scale Figure- Brown Men Boots G

Buy It Now: $6.79
Time Left: 21m

FC004 1 6 Figure Black Men Suit Set G

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 21m