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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:

Balls & Balloons

Time: ending soonest----------------------Price: highest first Price: lowest first Time: ending soonest Time: newly listed

lot of 2 Water Bomb Balloon Launcher Over 200 Feet 50 Balloons New

Price: $15.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 6h 33m

Banzai Mega Cyclone Ball Inflatable Water Toy Climb Inside

Buy It Now: $65.00
Time Left: 7h 7m

Brand New ~ 20" Splash-N-Swim Inflatable Multicolor Beach Balls 36 pcs Lot

Buy It Now: $64.99
Time Left: 7h 46m

4 ft Giant Inflatable Bouncy Beach Ball Pool Jumbo 48"

Price: $9.49
Buy It Now: $11.69
Time Left: 8h 37m

Sunshine 24 Inch Beach Ball, Age 3+ NEW

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 11h 14m

Sunshine 24 Inch Beach Ball, Age 3+ NEW

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 11h 53m

1000 Multi Colored Water Bomb Balloons Summer Party Fun

Price: $9.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 15h 22m

Splash-N-Swim Beach Ball 20 in. for Age 3+

Price: $2.49
Buy It Now: $3.49
Time Left: 18h 16m

Disney Pixar Cars Beach Ball 20 in. for Age 3+

Price: $2.49
Buy It Now: $3.49
Time Left: 18h 16m

Peter max Mego 24" original inflatable beach Ball IP

Buy It Now: $39.99
Time Left: 20h 9m

1 INFLATABLE 10" SOCCER BALL BEACH BALL

Buy It Now: $4.89
Time Left: 20h 11m

1 INFLATABLE 14" FOOTBALL BEACH BALL

Buy It Now: $4.89
Time Left: 20h 34m

New! Hands on Faith Fun Beach Balls

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 22h 30m

Water Balloon Sling Shot Slingshot Kid Child Toy NEW!!!

Price: $9.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 1m

Splash-N-Swim Full Size 24" Inflatable Multicolored Beach Ball

Price: $4.50
Buy It Now: $5.00
Time Left: 23h 9m

10 Splash-N-Swim Full Size 24" Inflatable Multicolored Beach Balls

Price: $25.25
Buy It Now: $28.00
Time Left: 23h 9m

Spider-Man Hydro heroes Pool toy Brand New

Price: $1.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 15m

Spring Lots 6 Pks (1800) WATER BOMB BALLOONS FUN PARTY FAVORS

Price: $11.01 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 44m

48" Inflatable DUAL VALVE Beach Ball - Heavy Duty Vinyl

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 1d 1h 17m

Splash Out Battle and Game - NEW AND SEALED

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 1d 1h 18m

48" Inflatable EMBOSSED Beach Ball - Vintage 60`s Style

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 1d 1h 21m

132" Inflatable MONSTER Beach Ball Surf Sand Pool Toy G

Buy It Now: $119.95
Time Left: 1d 2h 13m

100 Pack Water Splash Balloons for Happy Birthday Party

Price: $8.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 5h 20m

SPLASH-N-SWIM AGES 4+ CONTAINS 1-30" SWIM RING INFLATED SIZE 25"

Price: $2.99
Buy It Now: $3.49
Time Left: 1d 6h 28m

Kever 12 Piece Beach Combo & Tote Bag New

Buy It Now: $12.95
Time Left: 1d 8h 45m

inflatable 16 inch beach ball luau pool 6 color toy ocean sand

Price: $4.75 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 9h 25m

Water Balloon TYING TOOL with Nozzel and 100 Balloons EASY TO USE

Price: $1.54 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 13h 17m

The Original SPLASH OUT - Water Ball Toy YELLOW [NEW]

Price: $19.99
Buy It Now: $22.99
Time Left: 1d 19h 37m

DISNEY CARS LIGHTNING McQUEEN ~20" BEACH BALL~

Buy It Now: $2.99
Time Left: 1d 20h 14m

AMAZING SPIDERMAN ~COOL 20 INCH INFLATABLE BEACH BALL~

Buy It Now: $2.99
Time Left: 1d 21h 1m

Lot of 4 Beach balls, surf rider, arm floaties..spongebob and disney princess

Price: $12.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 21h 28m

SHREK THE THIRD ~INFLATABLE ARM FLOATIES SWIM AIDS~

Buy It Now: $2.99
Time Left: 1d 21h 36m

RARE VINTAGE McDonald's Beach Ball

Price: $7.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 22h 27m

Splash Water Bomb 3 Pack New

Price: $0.49 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2d 2h 16m

NEW Water Balloon Water Bomb Factory & 100 Balloons, Table Clamp & Hose Connect

Buy It Now: $14.95
Time Left: 2d 2h 39m

12 Pair Emotion Glasses, Fun Party Toy Assorted (NEW)

Buy It Now: $16.90
Time Left: 2d 3h 35m