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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:

Swings, Slides & Gyms

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NEW Huge Cedar Wood Fort Playground Swing Set Slide Play Ground Wooden House

Buy It Now: $1,158.98
Time Left: 19m

Little Tikes Outdoor T-bar swing

Price: $20.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 34m

3 8 X 4" S-HOOKS PAIR PLAYGROUND SWING SET TOY FUN HARDWARE HANGER SEAT KID 0075

Buy It Now: $5.75
Time Left: 40m

SWING SET BIG SKYE II - SEAT SLIDE PLAYGROUND FREE SHIPPING FUN OUTSIDE 0189

Buy It Now: $3,399.00
Time Left: 1h 2m

Outdoor Children's Play Set

Price: $550.00
Buy It Now: $650.00
Time Left: 1h 16m

NEW BIG 9 KID Cedar Wood Fort Playground Slide Monkey Bars Swing Set Play Ground

Buy It Now: $1,492.00
Time Left: 1h 42m

New Lifetime Play Kids Playground Set Slide+Climbing Wall Play Ground Club House

Buy It Now: $1,630.00
Time Left: 2h 6m

TIRE SWING PLAYGROUND COMMERCIAL SEAT SWINGSET TREE SWING SET SWINGS HEAVY DUTY

Buy It Now: $126.95
Time Left: 2h 36m

SWING SET BIG SKYE I - SEAT SLIDE PLAYGROUND FREE SHIPPING FUN CLIMB ROPE 0188

Buy It Now: $2,999.00
Time Left: 3h 2m

STAINLESS STEEL 5 16 X 4 EYE BOLTS

Buy It Now: $3.75
Time Left: 3h 3m

Little Tikes in outdoor Kids Activity Gym Climber Slide

Buy It Now: $109.97
Time Left: 3h 7m

Cedar Swingset

Buy It Now: $999.00
Time Left: 3h 8m

STAINLESS STEEL 7 16" X 4.5" EYE BOLTS

Buy It Now: $4.25
Time Left: 3h 9m

STAINLESS STEEL 1 4 X 3-3 4 SCREW EYES

Buy It Now: $2.15
Time Left: 3h 12m

STAINLESS STEEL 5 16 X 4 SCREW EYES

Buy It Now: $2.50
Time Left: 3h 20m

Swing Set Rope Ladder 45" Long 5 Rungs Lillian Vernon

Buy It Now: $49.99
Time Left: 3h 21m

Step 2 Shady Sand and Water Play Table 800700----BRAND NEW----DURABLE---

Buy It Now: $87.99
Time Left: 3h 27m

Step 2 Fun Flow Play Sink----BRAND NEW----DURABLE---

Buy It Now: $71.99
Time Left: 3h 29m

"BRAND NEW" Custom 2 Child Glider Swing

Price: $35.00
Buy It Now: $45.00
Time Left: 3h 29m

Step 2 Sand Water Transport Station 808000----BRAND NEW----DURABLE---

Buy It Now: $73.99
Time Left: 3h 32m

Swing-N-Slide Shooting Star Disc Swing NE4574 = New!

Buy It Now: $22.49
Time Left: 3h 33m

Step 2 Water Rush Quarry 808400----BRAND NEW----DURABLE---

Buy It Now: $120.99
Time Left: 3h 39m

Step 2 Play Up Adjustable Sand and Water Table 820600----BRAND NEW----DURABLE---

Buy It Now: $97.99
Time Left: 3h 44m

Step 2 Fun-Fold Jr. Picnic Table 815400----BRAND NEW----DURABLE---

Buy It Now: $84.99
Time Left: 3h 47m

Step 2 Versa Seat Wagon 701100----BRAND NEW----DURABLE---

Buy It Now: $119.99
Time Left: 3h 49m

Step 2 Par 3 Mini Golf Course 771400----BRAND NEW----DURABLE---

Buy It Now: $69.99
Time Left: 4h 2m

Commercial Swing Belt -playground swing set accessories

Buy It Now: $22.99
Time Left: 4h 9m

10 ft. Wave Slide - swing set playground accessories

Price: $244.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 27m

100' Zip Line Kit, Zipline Cable Ride w Trolley

Price: $127.55 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 27m

150' Zip Line Kit, Zipline Cable Ride w Trolley

Price: $142.55 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 28m

24" Wide Rope Ladder - swing set playground accessories

Price: $44.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 28m

50' Zip Line Kit, Zipline Cable Ride w Trolley

Price: $112.55 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 28m

8 ft. Wave Slide - swing set playground accessories

Price: $199.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 28m

A Frame Bracket - swing set playground accessories

Price: $38.00 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 28m

Basic Harness Zip Line Kit - trolley and harness

Price: $128.72 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 28m

Basic Harness Zip Line Kit and hardware

Price: $152.62 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 28m