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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:

Mixed Lots

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

CLICK "MALLOW FLOWERS" 500 Piece Puzzle

Price: $10.50
Buy It Now: $12.00
Time Left: 2h 11m

The Saturday Evening Post "Dogs of The Saturday Evening Post" 1000 Piece Puzzle

Price: $15.00
Buy It Now: $17.50
Time Left: 2h 11m

ARTBOX "COMING HOME" 500 Piece Puzzle

Price: $6.00
Buy It Now: $7.75
Time Left: 2h 11m

The Saturday Evening Post "Fashionable Ladies" 1000 Piece Puzzle

Price: $15.00
Buy It Now: $17.50
Time Left: 2h 11m

PUZZLEBUG "COLORFUL FAIRGROUND RIDE" 500 Piece Puzzle

Price: $6.00
Buy It Now: $7.75
Time Left: 2h 11m

Charles Wysocki's "Proud Little Angler" 1000 Piece Puzzle

Price: $13.00
Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 2h 11m

11 Puzzles in One Box Two 1, 000, Three 750, and Six 500 Piece Puzzles NEW

Buy It Now: $9.85
Time Left: 9h 50m

LOT OF NEW 3 PUZZLES 63 PIECES PRINCESS CINDERELLA BELLE SNOW WHITE AURORA

Buy It Now: $12.50
Time Left: 10h 18m

3D DIY Chinese Panda Crystal Jigsaw Puzzle IQ Toy Game

Buy It Now: $5.56
Time Left: 12h 8m

Lot of 7 used jigsaw puzzles - F.X. Schmid, White Mountain, Florida, Cardinal

Price: $7.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 12h 11m

USA America jigsaw puzzle Puzzles Nice map

Buy It Now: $18.00
Time Left: 12h 19m

Lot of 9 American History & Symbols Puzzles New & Used

Buy It Now: $57.99
Time Left: 13h 30m

TEDDY BEARS JIGSAW PUZZLE SET OF 3 CUTE NEW

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 15h 41m

PUZZLES IN A TIN BOX - 6000 Pieces - Animals

Buy It Now: $11.95
Time Left: 16h 22m

PUZZLES IN A TIN BOX - 6000 Pieces - Places

Buy It Now: $11.95
Time Left: 16h 22m

PUZZLES IN A TIN BOX - 6000 Pieces - Scenery

Buy It Now: $11.95
Time Left: 16h 22m

mixed lot JIGSAW PUZZLES 6 TOTAL- 500 , 750, & 1000 piece, a PANORAMIC TOO! euc

Price: $12.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 15m

MIXED LOT 21 JIGSAW PUZZLES COMPLETE SPRINGBOK HALLMARK BITS & PIECES ETC

Price: $40.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 23m

LOT OF 3 PRECIOUS MOMENTS PUZZLES, GRANPA'S ISLAND SPRING, SUMMER & FALL ~NEW~

Price: $1.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 34m

National Geographic Australia Jigsaw puzzle lot of 2 100 750 pieces

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18h 20m

Three Kodacolor Jigsaw Puzzles White House Midtown

Buy It Now: $34.99
Time Left: 18h 46m

6 Kodacolor Puzzles New

Buy It Now: $16.95
Time Left: 19h 5m

Anne Geddes 3 puzzles in one box Flowers or blooming babies

Price: $4.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 52m

Mega Puzzles Lot 11 Puzzles Brand New

Price: $6.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 9m

NEW Melissa & Doug Set of 4 Jumbo Floor Puzzles SEALED

Price: $17.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 37m

Buffalo "We'll Meet Again" 1000pc

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 21h 40m

Buffalo "Northwoods Moose" 1000pc

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 21h 48m

Wooden baby education build blocks aircraft fire engine DIY toytracking no#2034

Buy It Now: $9.35
Time Left: 21h 50m

PHOTOMOSAICS 1000pc Puzzle NYC Skyline by Robert Silvers

Price: $4.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 52m

Buffalo "Black Bay Moose" 1000pc

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 22h 5m

Buffalo "Cypress Mallards" 1000pc

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 22h 13m

Boxed Wooden education used build blocks DIY toy fit for baby+tracking no#2083

Buy It Now: $17.99
Time Left: 22h 34m

STAR WARS 3 Puzzle Pack, 100pc, 48pc, & 24pc ALL STAR WARS *NEW*

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 22h 52m

LOT OF 3 VINTAGE 1970 HIGHLIGHTS PUZZLES

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 23h 7m

Buffalo "Hero of Little Round Top" 1000pc

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 23h 12m

Buffalo "Twilight in Gettysburg" 1000pc

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 23h 18m