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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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VARI-KIT 00-9 GAUGE LOCO BODY MIB

Price: $9.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 24m

RED LIGHT DISTRICT 5 CRIBS S Sn3 Model Railroad Craftsman Wood Kit CM58910

Buy It Now: $52.95
Time Left: 48m

WOODEN TIMBER TUNNEL PORTAL-RUSTIC Sn42 On30 (Hydrocal)

Buy It Now: $9.95
Time Left: 1h 51m

Greenberg Guide To IVES TRAINS Vol 1 and 2, Very Nice!

Price: $15.50 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 27m

WOODEN CRATES BOXES-Small (4pcs) S Sn3 Sn2 1:64-Scale CAL FREIGHT & DETAIL Co

Buy It Now: $4.19
Time Left: 5h 58m

Greenberg Guide To IVES TRAINS 1901-1932 W Dust Jacket 1984, Nice!

Price: $9.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 7h 48m

Die Cast White 1967 Volkswagen Bug your S Scale 1:64 Layout by Kinsmart 67 VW

Buy It Now: $12.95
Time Left: 8h 10m

WW2 Remember Dec 7th, Pearl Harbor train, S scale printed sides

Price: $4.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 30m

AMWAY plugdoor box cars set of 4, S scale printed sides

Price: $4.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 36m

STRAWBERRY Jello Dessert S scale boxcar printed sides

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 42m

Three URTC reefers S scale sides, no plastic! Niana Ginger Ale, Carlson & Jelke

Price: $3.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 4m

6 different steam-era reefers in S scale, no plastic!

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 4m

Two CHATEAU WINE wood-era reefers, S scale boxcar printed sides

Price: $2.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 11m

CHATEAU WINE wood-era S scale boxcar printed sides

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 11m

BABY RUTH wood-era boxcar S scale printed sides

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 22m

Gerber Baby Food reefer #1003, lightly weathered S scale printed sides

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 22m

Gerber Baby Food reefer #1007, S scale wood-era

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 22m

Wood-era cardstock S scale orange reefer sides "Hither & Yonder"

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 46m

VIRGINIA CITY NEVADA LUCKY MINE S Sn3 Model Railroad Structure Kit CM58909

Buy It Now: $59.95
Time Left: 16h 2m

1940 Cadillac Used Car Junk Yard Layout Diorama Real Rider Tires1:64 S Scale MOC

Price: $12.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 8m

1956 Chevy Used Car Junk Yard Layout Diorama Real Rider Tires1:64 S Scale MOC

Price: $12.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 7m

1959 VW Beetle Used Car Junk Yard Layout Diorama 1:64 S Scale MOC

Price: $12.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 23m

1954 Mercury Opening Hood Doors White Wall Tires 1:64 S Scale Display Case NIB

Price: $13.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 31m

1957 Mercury Opening Hood Doors White Wall Tires 1:64 S Scale Display Case NIB

Price: $13.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 38m

1955 DeSoto Opening Hood Doors White Wall Tires 1:64 S Scale Display Case NIB

Price: $13.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 45m

1950 Oldsmoble Opening Hood Doors White Wall Tires 1:64 Scale Display Case NIB

Price: $13.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 55m

1953 Oldsmoble Opening Hood Doors White Wall Tires 1:64 Scale Display Case NIB

Price: $13.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 22h 2m

ONE School Bus (S) Scale !

Buy It Now: $8.95
Time Left: 22h 16m

1957 Dodge Opening Hood Doors White Wall Tires 1:64 Scale Display Case NIB

Price: $13.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 22h 21m

1957 Dodge Opening Hood Doors White Wall Tires 1:64 Scale Display Case NIB

Price: $13.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 22h 33m

Bombardier Brown Weathering Pigment Plastic Metal Resin 2oz-DOCTOR BEN'S *NEW*

Buy It Now: $6.49
Time Left: 22h 48m

Banta Modelworks 129 S Sn3 scale Telluride Depot laser cut wood kit

Price: $198.50 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 9m

Banta Modelworks 133 S Sn3 scale Telluride Depot Outhouse laser cut wood kit

Price: $28.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 9m

Banta Modelworks 140 S Sn3 scale Rico RGS Private Coal Bins wood kit

Price: $36.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 9m

Banta Modelworks 141 S Sn3 scale Rico RGS Section Car Shed wood kit

Price: $36.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 9m

1959 Ford Tow Truck S Scale MOC

Price: $29.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 46m