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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:

Tents, Tunnels & Playhuts

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THE KIDDIE COUPE Kids Car Play Tent by Gigatent NEW

Buy It Now: $34.19
Time Left: 16m

Little Tikes Secret Garden Playhouse

Buy It Now: $175.00
Time Left: 20m

Indian Teepee Kids Play Tent Kid Tripod Child Playhut

Buy It Now: $24.98
Time Left: 31m

Ladybug House Play Tent Kids Dome Kid Pop Up Tunnel 2pc

Buy It Now: $35.98
Time Left: 1h 18m

Playhut's Thomas The Tank Engine 5 Ft. Crawl Tunnel Attachment Play Tent

Buy It Now: $33.29
Time Left: 1h 19m

Crazy Forts DOUBLE KIT Construction Toy Tent 138 PIECES

Buy It Now: $49.79
Time Left: 1h 57m

Kids Play Tent Green Chile Canopy Caste Play House Hut Indoor Outdoor New

Price: $29.95
Buy It Now: $32.95
Time Left: 2h 2m

LITTLE TIKES CLUB HOUSE PLAY CENTER BALL PIT NEW HTF

Buy It Now: $58.88
Time Left: 2h 7m

Color Roof Playhouse play tent house Structure

Buy It Now: $16.95
Time Left: 2h 16m

Tent Santa Fe Tee Pee for Kids With Carry Case Indoor or Outdoor Easy Set Up

Buy It Now: $76.95
Time Left: 2h 25m

Gigatent HIDE & SEEK WILBER Play Tunnel Tent

Buy It Now: $36.25
Time Left: 2h 33m

Gigatent HIDE & SEEK ERNEST Play Tunnel Tent

Buy It Now: $36.25
Time Left: 2h 33m

Gigatent BAXTER BEETLE Children's Fun Play Tent

Buy It Now: $46.95
Time Left: 2h 33m

Little Tikes in outdoor Kids Activity Gym Climber Slide

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

Lot of 100 Soft Plastic Pit Ball 5 Bright Color For Kids Pets Play Tent Tunnel

Buy It Now: $16.99
Time Left: 3h 8m

Disney Princess - Let's Play Castle Playhut Pop-Up NEW

Buy It Now: $46.95
Time Left: 3h 51m

Gigatent BALL PIT Play House Tent 4 x 4 ft.

Buy It Now: $52.00
Time Left: 3h 58m

DISCOVERY KIDS INDOOR OUTDOOR PLAY TENT

Price: $15.99 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 21m

Gigatent Pet or Doll Mini EXPLORER DOME Tent 15" x 15"

Buy It Now: $29.95
Time Left: 4h 26m

Soak 'n' Wet (Cheaper to own than a Dunk Tank!)

Price: $159.99
Buy It Now: $179.99
Time Left: 4h 33m

Gigatent HIDE & SEEK FRED Play Tunnel Tent

Buy It Now: $36.25
Time Left: 4h 38m

SPIDER MAN SPIDER TOWER PLAYLAND

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 38m

Children's kid's Inflatable PlayHouse Tent PlayHut NEW!

Buy It Now: $239.94
Time Left: 4h 39m

Gigatent LADY BUG BALL PIT Play House Tent 4 x 4 ft.

Buy It Now: $52.00
Time Left: 4h 50m

Disney Toy Story 3 Classic Hideaway Indoor or Outdoor Play Pop Up Tent

Price: $14.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 52m

Elephant Play Tent Kids Dome Kid Spring Pop Tunnel 2pc

Buy It Now: $36.98
Time Left: 5h 14m

GigaTent Hide & Seek FRED Green Caterpillar Play Tunnel

Buy It Now: $39.80
Time Left: 5h 21m

GigaTent Hide & Seek WILBER Caterpillar Play Tunnel

Buy It Now: $39.80
Time Left: 5h 27m

Lot of 100 Soft Plastic Pit Ball 5 Bright Color Kids Pets Play Tent Tunnel

Buy It Now: $16.99
Time Left: 5h 37m

Playhut Disney Princess Play Adventure Hut Castle Tent NEW NIB

Buy It Now: $44.95
Time Left: 5h 41m

Baxter Beetle Kids Play Tent GigaTent GigaKid NIB

Buy It Now: $59.80
Time Left: 5h 55m

Kidcraft Activity Adventure Playhouse 00156

Buy It Now: $549.99
Time Left: 6h 31m

Kidcraft Outdoor Playhouse

Buy It Now: $429.99
Time Left: 6h 31m

Pirate Sandboat Sandbox Backyard Adventure

Buy It Now: $249.99
Time Left: 6h 31m

Giga Tent LILY THE LADY BUG Kids Play Tent Tunnel GigaKid

Buy It Now: $69.80
Time Left: 6h 51m

PINK ELEPHANT HEAD ANIMAL PLAY POP UP TENT GIRLS TUNNEL TUBE CHILDRENS TOYS

Price: $29.99
Buy It Now: $37.49
Time Left: 7h 5m