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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:

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Revell '69 CHEVY NOVA COPO 1:25 4274

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 15m

Academy PATTON ROK & US M48A5K Army Tank Model Kit #1355

Buy It Now: $27.99
Time Left: 23m

Trumpeter - 1 35 1527 Flack 43 Sd.Kfz.7 2 w Trailer

Buy It Now: $43.99
Time Left: 24m

VINTAGE METAL BRITAIN LTD ENGLAND 641319 ARTILLERY KIDS TOY MODEL GUN

Price: $12.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 25m

Zvezda 3617 Soviet Armored Car Ba-10 1 35

Buy It Now: $13.99
Time Left: 35m

NEW! Revell Germany 1 72 MAN 10t milgl Model Kit 03172

Buy It Now: $12.20
Time Left: 38m

Zvezda 3529 Soviet Track ZIS-5V 1 35

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 38m

Zvezda 3602 Soviet Army Truck WWII 1 35

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 41m

35220 TAMIYA German Kubelwagen Engine Miniatures Model Kit 1 35

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 47m

36311 TAMIYA WWII German Gun Ammo Loader Figure Model Kit 1 16

Price: $16.19 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 47m

35291 TAMIYA German 3ton 4x2 Cargo Truck Model Kit 1 35

Price: $21.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 47m

25112 TAMIYA WWII German Panzerkampfwagen 35 (t) Tank Model Kit 1 35

Price: $31.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 47m

35151 TAMIYA WWII German Stuka Zu Fuss Military Model Kit 1 35

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 47m

32550 TAMIYA WWII German Sd.Kfz 250 3 Greif Model Kit 1 48

Price: $18.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 47m

35156 TAMIYA U.S M1A1 Abrams 120mm Tank Model Kit 1 35

Price: $21.49 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 47m

89716 TAMIYA German 251 1 Ausf D Armored Carrier + 5.0cm Pak 38 Model Kit 1 35

Price: $39.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 47m

35083 TAMIYA U.S M21 Half Track 81mm Mortar Carrier Model Kit 1 35

Price: $21.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 47m

35243 TAMIYA WWII German Tank Recovery Accessory for Half Track Model Kit 1 35

Price: $7.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 51m

35060 TAMIYA WWII German Marder II Tank Destroyer Model Kit 1 35

Price: $16.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 51m

35235 TAMIYA WWII German Kommandeurwagen 1500A Vehicle Model Kit 1 35

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 51m

35188 TAMIYA WWII German Tank Ammo Loading Miniatures Model Kit 1 35

Price: $6.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 51m

53343 TAMIYA M03 F & R Stabilizer R C Hop UP Part 1 10

Price: $8.39 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 56m

35084 TAMIYA WWII U.S Military Police Set Minatures Model Kit 1 35

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 56m

35165 TAMIYA WWII German King Tiger Tank Separate Link Model Kit 1 35

Price: $14.59 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 56m

35311 TAMIYA Russian Assault Infantry 41-42 Miniatures Model Kit 1 35

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 56m

DML 6357 10.5cm K.Pz.Sfl.IVa "Dicker Max" 1:35

Buy It Now: $45.99
Time Left: 57m

Academy Merkava MkIV LIC 1 35 scale Tank plastic Model Kit #3227 NIB!

Buy It Now: $42.99
Time Left: 1h 2m

1:72 GERMAN RECONNAISSANCE SET - AIRFIX # 2312

Buy It Now: $8.80
Time Left: 1h 7m

1 48 Tamiya Kubelwagen TYPE 82 - Factory Shrink-Free Shipping in the USA

Price: $15.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 11m

Tamiya 32566 Mtl.SPW.Sd.kfz Ausf.D Stuka Zu Fuss 1 48

Buy It Now: $16.80
Time Left: 1h 14m

Tamiya 32545 Russian KV-1B w Applique Armor - 1 48

Buy It Now: $21.00
Time Left: 1h 14m

Tamiya 32570 1 48 German Panzer II A B C Fr. Campaign

Buy It Now: $20.80
Time Left: 1h 14m

Tamiya 32537 US Medium Tank M26 Pershing - 1 48

Buy It Now: $22.00
Time Left: 1h 14m

Tamiya 32514 WWII Ger Panzer Grenadier Set - 1 48

Buy It Now: $8.80
Time Left: 1h 14m

Tamiya 32502 Kettenkrad w Cart & Goliath Vehicle 1 48

Buy It Now: $11.50
Time Left: 1h 14m

Tamiya 32569 1 48 German Destroyer Jagdtiger - Early Pr

Buy It Now: $22.90
Time Left: 1h 14m