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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:

Sandbox Toys and Sandboxes

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Sizzlin' Cool Sand Toy - Dump Truck (Colors Styles Vary) #zNI

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 47m

MELISSA & DOUG SUNNY PATCH SEASIDE SIDEKICKS COOKIE SET

Buy It Now: $29.99
Time Left: 1h 50m

100 YELLOW TOY PLASTIC SHOVELS SAND BEACH SHOVELS MFG USA LEAD FREE

Buy It Now: $53.47
Time Left: 2h 11m

GO DIEGO GO ELEPHANT RESCUE KIDS SAND RAKE NEW

Buy It Now: $5.00
Time Left: 2h 18m

4 SAND BUCKETS SHOVELS-BEACH BUCKETS-SAND PAIL MFG USA RED BLUE YELLOW PINK

Price: $20.29 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 39m

Sandbox Large Cedar Wood Play Sand Box With Top Cover Outdoor Yard Patio New

Price: $174.95
Buy It Now: $194.95
Time Left: 3h 54m

7 SAND SHOVELS BEACH SHOVELS -TOY SHOVELS MADE IN USA MIX OF COLORS

Price: $8.08 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 9m

Melissa and Doug Clicker Crab Shovel-Sandbox Beach New

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 4h 32m

KIDKRAFT SANDBOAT NEW STILL IN ORIG.BOX LARGER BOAT NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Price: $100.00
Buy It Now: $135.00
Time Left: 4h 57m

KidKraft 4x4 Sandbox weather-resistant Wood Sandbox #00142

Buy It Now: $129.95
Time Left: 5h 29m

Super Pail Beach Set by American Plastic Toy 8 Piece Jumbo Value Beach Set

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 9h 5m

Spiderman Sand Pail

Buy It Now: $6.00
Time Left: 11h 23m

1940's J CHEIN & CO MADE IN USA TIN METAL CIRCUS LITHO SAND PAIL BUCKET & SHOVEL

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16h 9m

12 PIECE SEASIDE SIDEKICKS SAND CUPCAKE SET

Price: $6.00
Buy It Now: $8.99
Time Left: 17h 54m

Disney Princess Sandbox

Price: $10.00
Buy It Now: $30.00
Time Left: 18h 18m

Vintage OHIO ART watering can toy flowers bees metal

Price: $19.95
Buy It Now: $24.95
Time Left: 18h 52m

Child Plastic Sand Filter Plate Crab Conch Shape Mold Water Beach Summer Toy

Price: $13.16 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18h 59m

Plastic Canteen Yellow Sand Handled Bucket Mould Shovel Kit Beach Toy for Kids

Price: $14.03 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 19h 1m

Plastic Water Pot Shovel Rake Kit Dolphin Starfish Styke Sand Mold Beach Toy

Price: $13.15 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 19h 29m

Children Red Light Green Plastic Beach Sand Shovel Toy

Price: $6.64 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 19h 36m

DISNEY CARS RED LIGHTENING MCQUEEN MINI SMALL SAND BUCKET PAIL BEACH TOY

Buy It Now: $2.99
Time Left: 19h 59m

Childlife Sandbox cover BOX S77 New in Package for EVEREST SUMMIT

Price: $39.99
Buy It Now: $44.99
Time Left: 20h 21m

NEW Sunny Patch Kids Seaside Sand Box Beach Set Sea Water Toy *QUICK SHIP*

Buy It Now: $27.79
Time Left: 20h 41m

Kid's Beach & Sand Box Sea Water Sandmil Truck Fun Toys

Buy It Now: $16.15
Time Left: 20h 50m

Children Red Blue Plastic Beach Sand Spade Shovel Toy

Price: $6.33 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 51m

Children Gift Red Grip Blue Plastic Sand Shovel Toy

Price: $6.22 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 55m

Children Blue Plastic Frame Sand Filter Rake Shovel Beach Toy Set

Price: $14.46 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 57m

NEW Beach or Sand Box Sandmill Dump Truck Set Sea Water Toy *QUICK SHIP*

Buy It Now: $33.00
Time Left: 21h 9m

Child Red Blue Plastic Sand Scoop Plastic Shovel Toy

Price: $6.64 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 17m

NEW Super Shapes Dump Truck Toy for Playroom Beach or Sand Box *QUICK SHIP*

Buy It Now: $48.95
Time Left: 21h 32m

Children Gift Red Grip Blue Plastic Sand Shovel Toy

Price: $6.32 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 42m

Plastic Fuchsia Shovel Octopus Duck Shape Sand Mold Beach Toy Set for Kids

Price: $14.04 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 43m

Child Red Plastic Pail Yellow Shovel Wall Shaped Sand Mould Summer Beach Toy

Price: $14.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 44m

Melissa & Doug Seaside Sidekicks Sand Cupcake Set Toys

Buy It Now: $24.95
Time Left: 22h 12m

Melissa & Doug Seaside Sidekicks Sand Baking Set Toys

Buy It Now: $24.95
Time Left: 22h 12m

Plastic Red Handled Bucket Canteen Sand Mould Shovel Kit Beach Toy for Kids

Price: $13.36 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 22h 17m