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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:

LeapFrog

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Pet Pals 2 Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $12.25 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Leapfrog Explorer Leap Pad Game Lot Toy Story 3 Pixar Sponge bob Leap School

Price: $41.00 (18 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

LeapFrog Collection LeapPad Library PreK-5 Book Only

Buy It Now: $2.79
Time Left: 17m

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

Price: $12.72 (9 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Leap Frog Leapster Batman Multiply Divide Conquer Game

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 18m

LeapFrog TURBO EXTREME Math Spelling & TURBO TWIST MATH Educational Toy LOT OF 2

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 18m

LeapFrog TURBO EXTREME Math Spelling & Twist & Shout Multiplication Toy LOT OF 2

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 18m

LeapFrog TWIST & SHOUT Addition Subtraction & Multiplication Math Toys LOT OF 3

Buy It Now: $39.99
Time Left: 18m

LeapFrog Leapster Handheld Original - Blue Screen Cover Protector

Price: $1.00
Buy It Now: $2.00
Time Left: 18m

Leap Frog Lovable Lily Talking Plush 18 Inch Doll

Price: $3.95
Buy It Now: $7.95
Time Left: 19m

Leap School: How not to clean your room Ultra Ebook Leap Frog LeapPad

Price: $11.50 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 19m

New NIP Leap Frog Tag Fairies Puzzle Time Book - Leapfrog -Summer - Birthday

Price: $6.99
Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 19m

Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $13.55 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 21m

LeapFrog Leap Pad Plus Writing - Reading, Writing, Math and More - cartridge

Buy It Now: $3.99
Time Left: 22m

Mr.Pencil Saves Doodleburg Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $13.50 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 23m

LeapFrog ClickStart COMPUTER SYSTEM +4 Games click start GREEN *NEW*

Price: $49.99
Buy It Now: $54.99
Time Left: 24m

LeapFrog LETTER EXPLORER - Teaches Letters Phonics Music Games *NEW*

Price: $32.95
Buy It Now: $36.25
Time Left: 24m

LeapFrog Disney ZIPPITY LEARNING SYSTEM - Great for High Energy Kids *NEW*

Price: $68.99
Buy It Now: $75.95
Time Left: 24m

LeapFrog 32mb GREEN Tag READING System + 1 BOOK Cat In The Hat Book *NEW*

Price: $49.99
Buy It Now: $54.99
Time Left: 24m

LeapFrog 32mb PINK Tag READING System + Book Cat In the Hat Book *NEW*

Price: $49.99
Buy It Now: $54.99
Time Left: 24m

Disney Princess Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $11.49 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 25m

LeapPad Plus Writing Learning System

Buy It Now: $18.00
Time Left: 25m

Disney Pixar Pals Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $18.50 (15 Bids)
Time Left: 27m

Leapster Carrying Case For Original or 2 Game System Protection

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 28m

Disney TinkerBell the Lost Treasure Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $13.26 (8 Bids)
Time Left: 29m

YOUR CHOICE book & cartridge sets for Leap Pad lot2

Buy It Now: $5.00
Time Left: 30m

LEAP FROG LITTLE LEAPS "LEAP AHEAD" CARTRIDGE

Buy It Now: $4.49
Time Left: 30m

LEAP FROG LITTLE LEAPS "THE BACKYARDIGANS" CARTRIDGE

Buy It Now: $6.74
Time Left: 30m

Leap Frog LeapPad The Incredibles

Price: $10.00
Buy It Now: $12.00
Time Left: 31m

Disney Tangled Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $11.83 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 31m

The Penguins of Madagascar Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $10.50 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 33m

LeapFrog LeapPad Madagascar - cartridge only

Buy It Now: $3.99
Time Left: 35m

Pet Pals Ultra E-Book Leap Frog LeapPad Game

Price: $11.69 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 35m

LeapFrog Leap Pad Mother Goose Songbook - cartridge

Buy It Now: $3.99
Time Left: 37m

Disney Pixar Cars 2 Ultra eBook Leap Frog LeapPad

Price: $13.50 (8 Bids)
Time Left: 38m

Leap School Reading Leap Frog Leapster Explorer LeapPad Game

Price: $10.17 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 39m