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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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BIG VINTAGE SEARS PLUSH PADDINGTON CHRISTMAS BEAR TOY

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 15m

ANGRY BIRDS 5' ORANGE BALLOON BIRD Plush New 2012 W SOUND NWT SHIPS WORLDWIDE

Price: $7.50 (11 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

FULL SIZE PLUSH ONLY NO CODE WEBKINZ LEOPARD CUB TOY

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 15m

Tara Toy Corp Kuddlee Uglee My Pet Monster 6"

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

Handmade Aurora Plush Lion Cub Leo King of Jungle Toy

Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 15m

Made by Danara Plush Pink Bikini Top Mermaid Doll Toy

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 15m

Kuddle Me Toys Plush Pink PIG Chenille? 16" Tall

Buy It Now: $26.23
Time Left: 15m

NEW VINTAGE 1991 24K PINK PANTHER PLUSH STUFFED ANIMAL

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 15m

Plush Baby Hand Rattle My First Halloween Ghost Toy

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 15m

Peace Sign Fleece Blanket & Plush Stuffed Dog New

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Plush Prestige Pink Baby Girl Soft Ladybug Hand Rattle

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 15m

TALKING BUILD A BEAR HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL MOVIE PLUSH

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 15m

Vintage Dakin 7" Plush Stuffed Animal Garfield Odie Dog

Buy It Now: $8.99
Time Left: 15m

GLAMBOT 003 PINK DESIGNER PLUSH FELT ROBOT FIGURE BY NONO MUAKS

Buy It Now: $11.95
Time Left: 15m

Vintage Plush Stuffed Animal Rainbow Cheer Care Bear

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 15m

Plush Brown Eric Carie Bear Toy, 12 Inches

Buy It Now: $5.48
Time Left: 16m

GLAMBOT 002 BLACK DESIGNER PLUSH FELT ROBOT FIGURE BY NONO MUAKS

Buy It Now: $11.95
Time Left: 16m

MOBEY MUSICAL TURTLE PLUSH BABY GANZ NEW WITH TAG! PLAYS MUSIC!

Buy It Now: $22.00
Time Left: 16m

16" EDEN BUSTER Baxter Bunny Rabbit Plush MARC BROWN 1997 Arthurs Friend -B

Buy It Now: $24.95
Time Left: 16m

LuluPlush - Ni Hao Kai Lan- Beanie Baby by Ty

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 17m

Mary Meyer Flip Flops Floppy MORTIMER Monkey Orange Circle Ribbon w tag -B

Buy It Now: $29.95
Time Left: 18m

Brown-Jaguar Panther Giant Jumbo Plush Stuffed Animal Large Toy Unique

Price: $14.95
Buy It Now: $40.00
Time Left: 18m

Plush Cow With Copper Bell Stuffed Animal Soft Toy Caltoy Retired HTF Cuddly 16"

Buy It Now: $17.99
Time Left: 18m

Plush Bunny Rabbi tEaster Bunny baby Shelf Sitter Spring Collectibles By Rexmas

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

Commonwealth Plush Laying Floppy Brown & White Puppy Dog

Buy It Now: $9.50
Time Left: 18m

11" Plush Purple Orange Wing Dragon Stuffed Animal Lovey Toy

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 18m

VTG ANTICS FLEAGLE BEAGLE DAPHNE GIRL PUPPY DOG PLUSH MATTHEW FOX 1982 -B

Buy It Now: $44.95
Time Left: 18m

7" Plush Infantino Bowling Penguin Baby Orange Teether Stuffed Animal Lovey Toy

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 18m

Adorable Wild Republic WWF Realistic Elephant Soft Plush K&M Animal Toy MWT

Buy It Now: $29.77
Time Left: 18m

Panda Bear Genuine Pillow Pet ! AS SEEN ON TV ! 18' LARGE SIZE

Price: $7.51 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

7" Plush Wal Mart White Poodle Purple Easter Bunny Ears Stuffed Animal Lovey Toy

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 18m

9" Plush DanDee White Dog Red Nose Ears Bow Floppy Soft Stuffed Animal Lovey Toy

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 18m

Stuffed Plush Standing Polar Bear 9" Tall Very Cute!

Buy It Now: $7.95
Time Left: 19m

14" Fuschia ELEPHANT Plush SUGARLOAF Soft Stuffed Animal

Buy It Now: $24.97
Time Left: 19m

Green DIY DESIGNER TOY GOOGLE ANDROID PLUSH DOLL

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 20m

My Little Pony Breezie Scooter MY LITTLE PONY PONIES

Buy It Now: $22.00
Time Left: 21m