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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:

Track, Accessories & Scenery

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1955 Chrysler C-300 ~ For Your DIORAMA ~ S SCALE ~ FREE SHIPPING U.S.

Buy It Now: $7.95
Time Left: 3h 43m

Lionel TMCC Command Base 6-12911

Price: $40.00 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 58m

71 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA MOPAR S SCALE 1 64 DIECAST CAR

Buy It Now: $3.99
Time Left: 5h 57m

Painted Cast Metal Figures (3) for Lionel or American Flyer Used

Price: $11.05 (9 Bids)
Time Left: 6h 23m

Painted Cast Metal Figures (3) for Lionel or American Flyer Used

Price: $5.24 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 6h 23m

Painted Cast Metal Figures (3) for Lionel or American Flyer Used

Price: $5.78 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 6h 23m

2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE WHITE S SCALE 1:64 DIECAST TRAIN LAYOUT CAR VEHICLE '05

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 7h 51m

EZRA'S FEED & SEED S Scale Building Plans 1:64

Buy It Now: $20.99
Time Left: 22h 22m

Used Tunnel Portal

Price: $7.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 22m

Plasticville Telephone poles

Price: $7.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 30m

Plasticville Telephone poles

Price: $7.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 32m

Plasticville Church

Price: $9.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 40m

Plasticville Firestation

Price: $12.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 47m

Used 583 Electro-magentic crane

Price: $16.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 54m

One set New RH &LH Gargraves S "Phantom" Manual Switch w Tin Plated Rail

Price: $20.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 28m

One set New RH &LH Gargraves S "Phantom" Manual Switch w Tin Plated Rail lot2

Price: $20.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 29m

One set New RH &LH Gargraves S "Phantom" Manual Switch w Tin Plated Rail lot 3

Price: $20.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 29m

One new O or S Plasticville Apartment #500 in Red with one #550 add a floor

Price: $25.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 34m

tech 11 train controller dual power

Price: $11.38 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 38m

One new O or S Plasticville Apartment #500 in Red with TWO 550 "add a floors"

Price: $33.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 38m

One Pikemaster crossover #26322 S-20 track in original box

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 45m

One Pikemaster crossover #26322 S-20 track in original box

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 45m

Four (4) Pikemaster switches in various conditions-all work but have problems

Price: $16.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 53m

One new O or S Plasticville Apartment #500 in Red with one #550 add a floor L3

Price: $25.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 1h 33m

Plasticville coaling station misc parts for you to replace on your coaling stati

Price: $10.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 1h 45m

One large pile of American Flyer uncoupler units and switches

Price: $10.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 1h 48m

BK Enterprises Code 125 Hi-Speed #6 Left Hand Switch, Turnout Kit

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 1h 49m

BK Enterprises Code 125 Hi-Speed #6 Right Hand Switch, Turnout Kit

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 1h 50m

ONE School Bus (S) Scale New No Box!

Price: $5.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 2h 31m

6- Pine Trees 1:64 S scale bring your Countryside to LIFE !

Price: $3.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 2h 49m

MINI COOPER S SCALE 1 64 DIECAST CAR VEHICLE

Buy It Now: $3.49
Time Left: 1d 4h 48m

70 MERCURY MONTEGO S SCALE 1 64 DIECAST CAR VEHICLE

Buy It Now: $3.49
Time Left: 1d 5h 5m

4 Pairs of S Gauge American Flyer Turnout Switches - 8 Switches Total

Price: $29.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 5h 46m

VINTAGE RAILROAD STOP LIGHT - LIONEL WORKING CONDITION

Price: $14.95
Buy It Now: $19.95
Time Left: 1d 7h 28m

VINTAGE LIGHTED RAILROAD BILLBOARD RINGLING BROS BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS

Price: $29.95
Buy It Now: $49.95
Time Left: 1d 7h 38m

VINTAGE A C GILBERT LIGHTED RAILROAD WATER TOWER

Price: $19.95
Buy It Now: $39.95
Time Left: 1d 7h 48m