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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:

Water Toys

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

Water Wigglers Large Dive Sticks Sharks and Diver Set of 4 NEW

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 15m

DRAIN PAN FOR FIRST CO HX SERIES FANCOIL 9-18HXDP (C)

Buy It Now: $80.00
Time Left: 21m

BRAND NEW : Swimways Toypedo Blast Underwater Torpedo Gun Pool Toy

Price: $13.00 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 16m

THE WET SET REPAIR PATCH #59631 LOT OF 2 NEW

Buy It Now: $3.29
Time Left: 1h 49m

Sizzlin' Cool Silly Mist Maker (Colors Styles Vary) #zNI

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 2h 6m

GEYSER BLAST SPRINKLER #01138 FOR AGES 3+ NEW

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 2h 21m

Sizzlin' Cool Baby Ocean Playset #zNI

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 2h 26m

SPIDERMAN DIVE CHARACTERS (SWIMWAYS CORP.)

Buy It Now: $15.78
Time Left: 2h 42m

RAINBOW REEF® TURTLE PURPLE (SWIMWAYS CORP.)

Buy It Now: $16.54
Time Left: 3h 22m

New LITTLE TIKES ultimate GIANT BEACH BALL SPRINKLER

Buy It Now: $20.99
Time Left: 3h 53m

SWIM WAYS DIVE RACER DIVER CATCH THE DIVE RACER BEFORE THEY SURFACE SWIM TOY

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 4h 15m

RAINBOW REEF® TURTLE GREEN (SWIMWAYS CORP.)

Buy It Now: $16.54
Time Left: 4h 22m

WATER BALL SLING SHOOTER

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 37m

(2) MINI WATER PLAY BASKETBALLS

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 40m

(2) WATER PLAY BALLS

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 45m

Sizzlin' Cool Ball Water Bouncer #zNI

Buy It Now: $3.49
Time Left: 5h 6m

NEW Bathtub Ball Bath or Pool Playset by Begin Again Imagiplay Toys Eco Friendly

Price: $14.99
Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 5h 22m

Sizzlin' Cool Python Water Blaster - Yellow and Blue #zNI

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 5h 26m

Sizzlin' Cool Max Liquidator Hydro Blaster #zNI

Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 5h 26m

DownPour Derby Dunk Tank Water Game Summer Fun Jumper

Buy It Now: $1,700.00
Time Left: 6h

CHILDREN'S Inflatable Little Dolphin 8" Inflatable Arm Ring

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 6h 7m

CHILDREN'S Inflatable Little Ducky Swimming Seat Boat w Leg Holes

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 6h 7m

CHILDREN'S Inflatable Paradise Children&Baby Playmate Swimming Seat

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 6h 7m

Sizzlin' Cool Squirty Friends - 12-Piece

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 6h 26m

Cars 3-pack dive sticks & Cars Swim Goggles

Price: $8.59 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 6h 46m

POOL TOYS DIVE RACERS BY SWIMWAYS LOT OF 4

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 7h 26m

Melissa and Doug Sunny Patch Tootin Turtle Sprinkler New Summer Fun Toy

Price: $14.50 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 8h 5m

Sizzlin' Cool Gremlin Water Blaster - Yellow and Purple #zNI

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 8h 26m

3 Pack Original Splash Bombs Pool Toys Discs New NWT

Buy It Now: $7.00
Time Left: 8h 48m

2 Pack Original Splash Bombs Pool Toys Torpedo Ball New

Buy It Now: $6.00
Time Left: 8h 48m

Kids Sand Bath Tub summer outdoor Swimming Pool water play toy Double Spin Wheel

Price: $6.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 8h 57m

New! Intex Lil Penguin Ride On Pool Inflatable Easy Kiddie Kids Swim Water Pools

Buy It Now: $24.37
Time Left: 9h 9m

Commercial Inflatable Zorb Ball Water Balls Hamster Ball Pool Ball Bounce House

Price: $800.00 (17 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 18m

Prime Time Toys Floaties Water Wobblers - 2 Pack Styles May Vary

Buy It Now: $18.49
Time Left: 9h 19m

NEW Fisher Price Toss 'n Spray Seal Sprinkler Beach Ball Seal Patch 3+

Buy It Now: $14.88
Time Left: 9h 29m

Melissa and Doug Sunny Patch Spark Shark Floating Target Game # 6661 Basketball

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 10h 32m