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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:

Trucks

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Traxxas 4994R 26T Gear T-Maxx 2.5

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 15m

TRC Racing Tire & Black Wheel TT1056 DBL Purple Touring

Buy It Now: $20.69
Time Left: 15m

Losi Mini LST 2 Ram F R suspension arm set NIP LOSB0908

Buy It Now: $4.49
Time Left: 15m

Thunder Tiger PD7087 Front Steering Block AT-10 NIP

Buy It Now: $1.95
Time Left: 15m

E0159 Mugen Adjust Nut MBX6

Buy It Now: $9.77
Time Left: 15m

Tamiya Body Set Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V WRC 84123

Buy It Now: $80.00
Time Left: 16m

Tamiya Body Set Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 51376

Buy It Now: $45.00
Time Left: 16m

New MIP RC10 T4 T4.1 C-CVD Kit ( 8127 )

Buy It Now: $28.95
Time Left: 16m

Tamiya 51459 RC TA06 Drive Belt (453mm)

Buy It Now: $6.10
Time Left: 16m

Tamiya Body Set NISMO Coppermix Silvia 51258 TT01 TB03 TA05 VDF Drift

Buy It Now: $55.00
Time Left: 16m

RPM Black FRONT & REAR A-ARMS Associated RC10GT2 GT2

Buy It Now: $21.75
Time Left: 16m

DNA 3.0 200mm Touring Car Body #PRO149000 tc3 ntc3 mtx4

Buy It Now: $19.25
Time Left: 16m

XTM 457 Pro Truck 6 Port Engine .28ci w PS XTM146032

Buy It Now: $159.99
Time Left: 16m

32T 1ST Speed Gear 32 Tooth for Traxxas Jato #TRA5586

Buy It Now: $4.19
Time Left: 16m

FAST FILL FUEL GUN mbx-6 xb8 maxx 777 8ight hyper 9

Buy It Now: $27.99
Time Left: 16m

SR3500 DSM 3 Channel Micro RECEIVER spektrum #SPM1210

Buy It Now: $99.99
Time Left: 16m

17T Pinion Gear 5mm NOVAK Brushless Buggy T-MAXX REVO

Buy It Now: $9.98
Time Left: 16m

Tamiya 51408 RC TRF201 B Parts (Motor Cover)

Buy It Now: $6.10
Time Left: 16m

Two Rfi 5000 Mah 20c 7.4 Volt Lipos Reedy Smc Thumder Power

Price: $20.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

spektrum dx2s with telemetry and extra reciever

Price: $71.00 (11 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Tamiya 51361 1 10 RC Porsche 911 GT3 Team KTR Body Set

Buy It Now: $31.30
Time Left: 16m

Tamiya 51405 RC C-Shaped 10-Spoke Wheels

Buy It Now: $5.25
Time Left: 16m

Kyosho 4.8mm Hard Ball End Set ~KYO97021H

Buy It Now: $4.64
Time Left: 16m

Team Associated #21286 RC 18R Front Rear Shock Tower NIP

Buy It Now: $2.49
Time Left: 17m

HPI 86152 Heavy-Duty Dogbone 8x83mm for Savage X 21 25

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 17m

Kyosho Ducted Fan ~KYODF-45-1

Buy It Now: $2.39
Time Left: 18m

Traxxas 4922X CHASSIS 7075 T-6 BILLET ALUMINUM 4MM BLUE NEW NIP

Buy It Now: $64.99
Time Left: 18m

Team Associated #21287 RC 18R Body Mounts NIP

Buy It Now: $2.96
Time Left: 18m

Fazer original Bumper plastic part by Kyosho FA005

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 18m

Customized Alloy Steering Wheel - Futaba Radio (Gold) (RC-WillPower)

Buy It Now: $17.50
Time Left: 18m

Muchmore Racing Touring Car Maintenance Stand Black

Buy It Now: $16.99
Time Left: 18m

TEAM ASSOCIATED RC10T T3 GRAPHITE FRONT SHOCK MNTS 7223

Buy It Now: $3.70
Time Left: 18m

HPI 86059 Ball 6.8x7.3x3mm for Savage X 21 25 SS 4.6

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 19m

HPI 86081 Gear Shaft 6x12x78mm for Savage X 25 SS 4.6 NEW NIP

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 19m

Traxxas 2.5 T-Maxx Front or Rear Bearing Carriers

Buy It Now: $6.00
Time Left: 19m

E0104-B Mugen Center Diff Mount MBX5R 5T 6 6T

Buy It Now: $9.00
Time Left: 19m