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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:

Bachmann

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KATO N SCALE READING BEE LINE ENGINE 7601

Buy It Now: $74.99
Time Left: 25m

N Scale Bachmann 24014 Electric Train Set Yard Boss Set NEW SEALED!

Price: $100.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 29m

N Scale Bachmann Thunder Valley 24013 Electric Train Set NEW SEALED!

Price: $100.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 33m

Bachmann N Scale Train 85' Amfleet I Acela Regional Cafe 14163

Buy It Now: $17.92
Time Left: 35m

bachman highballer N scale electric train set track Ho no 50-4300

Price: $29.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 40m

New Bachmann Limited Collectors Edition Norfolk and Western Class J N Scale

Price: $70.00
Buy It Now: $90.00
Time Left: 1h 11m

Bachmann N Scale 41' CHEMICAL TANK CAR Tanker NEW

Buy It Now: $12.95
Time Left: 1h 20m

N Scale 10" Terminal Under-Track Nickel Silver E-Z Bachmann gbb ihc New 44897

Buy It Now: $7.59
Time Left: 1h 27m

BACHMANN N SCALE LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE #9710 PENNSYLVANIA

Buy It Now: $74.99
Time Left: 1h 38m

N Scale New York Central 40' Box Car by Bachmann

Price: $3.00 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 38m

N Scale Great Northern 40' Box Car by Bachmann

Price: $2.26 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 40m

Bachmann N Scale 56' CENTER FLOW HOPPER # 73661 NEW

Buy It Now: $8.95
Time Left: 1h 53m

TRAIN N SCALE LOT OF 3 CARS READING NYC AND HACKER BRAU

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 2h 2m

BACHMANN N 86075 N C40-8W BNSF #814 MINT IN BOX

Buy It Now: $78.95
Time Left: 2h 4m

TRAIN N SCALE LOT OF 3 CARS LEHIGH VALLEY PENN CENTRAL

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 2h 8m

BACHMANN 6 ~ CAR N SCALE STEAM MODEL TRAIN + 3 BUILDINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS******

Price: $29.00 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 19m

N Scale Santa Fe Standard Steel Caboose by Bachmann

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 22m

TRAIN N SCALE LOT OF 3 CARS ERIE CHESSIE AND READING

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 2h 25m

N Scale Hi-Cube Box Car Bachmann Silver Series NIB

Buy It Now: $7.34
Time Left: 2h 25m

YUGOSLAVIA SANT FE 4 CAR N SCALE STEAM MODEL TRAIN VERY NICE ***************

Price: $7.51 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 26m

TRAIN N SCALE LOT OF 3 CARS LEHIGH EXXON AND READING

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 2h 28m

Spectrum N Scale Train Diesel GE 44 Ton DCC Equipped Red & Yellow 81852

Buy It Now: $58.92
Time Left: 2h 30m

Spectrum N Scale Train Diesel GE 44 Ton DCC Equipped New Haven 81855

Buy It Now: $58.92
Time Left: 2h 30m

Bachmann N Scale Santa Fe 89' Tri-Level Transport w autos freight car #46502

Buy It Now: $21.99
Time Left: 2h 36m

Bachmann N Scale N.Y.C.Baldwin 4-6-0 Steam Locomotive #1235 & Tender #51453

Buy It Now: $149.99
Time Left: 2h 40m

Bachmann N Scale Santa Fe GP-50 Diesel Locomotive #8759 red silver #61252 lights

Buy It Now: $41.99
Time Left: 2h 46m

BACHMANN FACTORY COMPLEX KIT # 57-1554 NIB

Price: $5.77 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 52m

BACHMANN OLD COAL MINE KIT w EXTRAS # 1552 NIB

Price: $13.77 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 52m

Bachmann 24002 N Scale E-Z Track System Highballers Union Pacific Train Set RTR

Buy It Now: $62.95
Time Left: 2h 59m

Bachmann N Scale Union Pacific GP50 Diesel Locomotive #3258 w light #61251

Buy It Now: $41.99
Time Left: 3h

Bachmann N 14156 85' Amfleet Passenger Car

Buy It Now: $27.95
Time Left: 3h 7m

Bachmann N 14158 85' Amfleet Passenger Car

Buy It Now: $27.95
Time Left: 3h 11m

Bachmann 14160 N 85' BUDD CAFE AMTK II

Buy It Now: $27.95
Time Left: 3h 15m

Bachmann 14162 N 85' BUDD CAFE AMTK IV

Buy It Now: $27.95
Time Left: 3h 18m

Bachmann 14163 N 85' BUDD CAFE ACELA AMTK

Buy It Now: $27.95
Time Left: 3h 20m

Bachmann 61086 N Scale Bachmann Brill Trolley Desire N

Buy It Now: $24.95
Time Left: 3h 58m