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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:

Leapster

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Leapster L-Max Game: Spongebob Squarepants Saves the Day

Buy It Now: $11.99
Time Left: 15m

Scooby-Doo! Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $10.50 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

3 Leapster cartridges: math, phonics, and drawing writing

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

Pet Pals 2 Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $12.25 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 19m

Sponge Bob Square Pants The Clam Prix Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $12.72 (9 Bids)
Time Left: 21m

Leap Frog Leapster Batman Multiply Divide Conquer Game

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 22m

LeapFrog Leapster Handheld Original - Blue Screen Cover Protector

Price: $1.00
Buy It Now: $2.00
Time Left: 22m

Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $13.55 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 25m

Mr.Pencil Saves Doodleburg Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $13.50 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 27m

Disney Princess Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $11.49 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 29m

Disney Pixar Pals Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $18.50 (15 Bids)
Time Left: 31m

Disney TinkerBell the Lost Treasure Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $13.26 (8 Bids)
Time Left: 33m

Disney Tangled Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $11.83 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 35m

The Penguins of Madagascar Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $10.50 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 38m

Leap School Reading Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $10.17 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 44m

leapfrog leapster multimedia learning system

Buy It Now: $18.99
Time Left: 57m

Leapfrog Leapster, Spongebob Squarepants Saves the Day w Parent Guide

Price: $8.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 3m

LEAPFROG LEAPSTER LEARNING SYSTEM WITH 1ST GRADE CARTRIDGE

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 4m

LEAPFROG LEAPSTER SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS SAVES THE DAY K-1ST GRADE 5-7 NIB

Price: $14.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 16m

Leap Frog Leapster EXPLORER Educational Game System NO RESERVE! No Charger!!

Price: $25.00 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 44m

LaepFrog Leapster Game System w 5 Games Leap Frog MINT Incredibles Batman

Buy It Now: $15.95
Time Left: 2h 28m

LeapFrog Leapster Sonic X Hedgehog Cartridge

Price: $7.95
Buy It Now: $14.95
Time Left: 2h 35m

Leapster Game - Star Wars Jedi Reading

Price: $8.99
Buy It Now: $13.99
Time Left: 3h 4m

Leap Frog Leapster Explorer Learning Game System

Price: $20.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 53m

LeapFrog Leapster GRAY

Buy It Now: $21.22
Time Left: 4h 2m

Leap Frog Leapster Explorer NFLRush Zone

Price: $5.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 6h 40m

New Sealed Leapster Learning Games Thomas & Friends Calling All Engines

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 8h 21m

DISNEY FAIRIES & DISNEY WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT LEAPSTER BOTH AGES 4-7

Price: $10.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 7m

*NEW* Still in Plastic Wrap ~ LEAPSTER EXPLORER ~ NFL Football Game

Price: $9.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 16m

Leap Frog Explorer Dora The Explorer Dora's Worldwide Rescue

Price: $45.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 26m

Leap frog quantum leap twist learning games

Buy It Now: $20.00
Time Left: 10h 12m

Leapster Explorer Spongebob Fists of Foam Game

Price: $10.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 10h 15m

LEAPSTER Lot Pink Console, Case, 5 Games Disney Princess Draw Write Walle Nemo +

Price: $24.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 10h 18m

Leapster Game Cartridge Cars 2 In Box Instructions Works With Leapster 1 And 2

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 10h 19m

LEAPSTER Lot Green Console, Case, 4 Games Sponge Bob, Batman, I-Spy, Sonic

Price: $24.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 10h 25m

2 Leapfrog Leapster Game Cartridges Cars 2, I-Spy Challenger Leapster Leapster 2

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 10h 45m