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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:

500 Pieces

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Tenyo Japan Jigsaw Puzzle D-500-413 Disney Mickey Mouse (500 Pieces)

Buy It Now: $21.42
Time Left: 16m

Tenyo Japan Jigsaw Puzzle D-500-425 Disney Minnie Mouse (500 Pieces)

Buy It Now: $21.42
Time Left: 18m

Whitman Guild 500 piece jigsaw puzzle Dolomites, Italy

Price: $2.75
Buy It Now: $6.00
Time Left: 19m

Briarpatch City Holiday Parade 500 pc puzzle 2003 SEALED Christmas Balloons CUTE

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 22m

Springbok STAR TREK Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Puzzle 500 pc SEALED Stereogram

Price: $14.99
Buy It Now: $16.99
Time Left: 22m

New Kids On The Block Unopened 500 pc Poster Puzzle Grn

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 28m

500PCJUMBO PIECE STATE OPERA HOUSE IN STUTTGART NEW

Buy It Now: $16.99
Time Left: 35m

New Kids On The Block Unopened 500 pc Poster Puzzle prp

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 37m

Unopened New Kids On The Block 500 pc Poster Puzzle Blk

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 38m

NEW 500 PIECE GARDEN PUZZLE by GOLDEN BOOKS #7994

Buy It Now: $6.95
Time Left: 39m

Tenyo Japan Jigsaw Puzzle D-500-371 Disney Stitch (500 Pieces)

Buy It Now: $29.52
Time Left: 40m

Wild Horses Studio Puzzle Bits and Pieces 500 pieces NEW

Buy It Now: $17.79
Time Left: 41m

Tenyo Japan Jigsaw Puzzle D-500-360 Disney Stitch (500 Pieces)

Buy It Now: $21.42
Time Left: 41m

HOME COOKING SunsOut 500 pc Jigsaw Puzzle Factory Sealed NEW Pollyana Pickering

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 45m

Tenyo Japan Jigsaw Puzzle D-500-363 Disney Blue Fairy (500 Pieces)

Buy It Now: $29.52
Time Left: 45m

Tenyo Japan Jigsaw Puzzle D-500-420 Disney Chip 'n Dale (500 Pieces)

Buy It Now: $21.42
Time Left: 47m

Tenyo Japan Jigsaw Puzzle D-500-422 Disney Tinker Bell (500 Pieces)

Buy It Now: $21.42
Time Left: 48m

Tenyo Japan Jigsaw Puzzle D-500-408 Disney Stitch (500 Pieces)

Buy It Now: $23.22
Time Left: 50m

NEW sealed CEDAR KEY PUZZLE Outdoor Sportsman's 500 pcs Gun Shells

Price: $4.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 54m

Tenyo Japan Jigsaw Puzzle D-500-362 Disney Maleficent (500 Pieces)

Buy It Now: $29.52
Time Left: 55m

QUIZZLE PUZZLE QUIZ BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS HASBRO NEW

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 58m

SET OF 2 GRANDPA BATES AMERICANA 500 pc PUZZLES GENERAL STORE & FARM BARN NEW

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 1h 51m

New Kim Anderson ANTICIPATION 550 Piece Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle

Buy It Now: $14.95
Time Left: 2h 1m

SANDCASTLE 500 Piece Puzzle Cottage Press NEW Unopened

Buy It Now: $16.95
Time Left: 2h 6m

500PC PUZZLE"MT. HOOD" GUILD GOLDEN~NEW

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 2h 11m

THE TITANIC 1000 PIECE JIGSAW PUZZLE

Price: $3.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 28m

500 PIECE JIGSAW PUZZLE - LION ( NEW )

Price: $1.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 28m

Springbok Jigsaw Puzzle Just for Openers Minus 1 Piece 1975 Skeleton Keys

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 42m

Beverly Jigsaw Puzzle 35-333 Fantasy Art Goddess Victory Pray (500 Pieces)

Buy It Now: $28.80
Time Left: 3h 1m

NEW NIP MELISSA & DOUG WOODEN JIGSAW PUZZLE ANIMALS ON THE FARM 24 WOOD PIECES

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 3h 1m

Alan Giana Puzzle "INNOCENT LIGHT" 2005 500 PIECES

Buy It Now: $4.49
Time Left: 3h 26m

Beverly Jigsaw Puzzle 85-106 Mosaic Art K-On! Memories of Mio (500 Pieces)

Buy It Now: $33.80
Time Left: 3h 27m

bePUZZLED Puzzle "MICHAEL JACKSON " 2010 500 PIECES

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 3h 28m

Bob Pettes Puzzle "RUDOLPH'S MILL POND" 2009 550 PIECES

Buy It Now: $5.49
Time Left: 3h 29m

Braldt Bralds Puzzle "KITTY LITTER" 500 PIECS

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 3h 29m

FX SCHMID Puzzle "HARLEY DAVIDSON: GETTING IN GEAR" 2003 500 PCS COMPLETE!!

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 3h 32m