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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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Vintage Nikki Steiff Bunny Rabbit 0134 28 Replica 1952 Jointed w Tags

Price: $99.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 22m

Vintage Mohair Steiff Wittie Owl Animal 4" Tall LOOK

Buy It Now: $160.00
Time Left: 35m

STEIFF "FIRST AMERICAN TEDDY" - EAN # 667183 - MINT CONDITION W ALL TAGS

Buy It Now: $119.99
Time Left: 43m

VINTAGE STEIFF RABBIT BUNNY HAND PUPPET COLLECTIBLE TOY G246017

Price: $49.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 57m

Vintage Mohair Rabbit Hand Puppet - Steiff - missing tag

Price: $30.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 9m

Lovely Antique Photo German Boy w Early Steiff Toy~Mohair Bull Dog BULLY C1930

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 10m

Danbury Mint Exclusive "The Ultimate Steiff Bear" Grey Mohair Plush Bear MIB

Price: $45.00 (10 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 30m

STEIFF 2010 TWINKLE SWAROVSKI TEDDY BEAR EAN #681943

Buy It Now: $310.00
Time Left: 2h 23m

Steiff Peky the Pekinese Dog 8" H ID Flag # 4120 22 Mohair

Buy It Now: $299.99
Time Left: 2h 26m

Steiff Dicky Bear Stuffed Bear With Box And Certificate

Price: $150.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 34m

Steiff Dralon 20 CM Cosy Raggy Raccoon 4820 20 No IDs

Buy It Now: $179.95
Time Left: 4h 27m

Steiff Original Tucky Duck 091216 Tucke Jungente 13

Buy It Now: $193.00
Time Left: 4h 40m

RARE!!! STEIFF DREAMY LAMB, ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND!!!

Price: $49.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 47m

Steiff " Bernie " St. Bernard

Price: $49.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 10h 27m

Rare Steiff Cow Purse Bag NWT Germany German Childs Vintage Mint Adorable Plush

Price: $54.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 10h 30m

Vintage Steiff "Pucki" 12inch tall

Price: $65.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 5m

Vintage Steiff 16" Dachshund in Great Condition

Price: $45.00
Buy It Now: $70.00
Time Left: 11h 19m

Vintage Steiff Donkey with Ear Button

Price: $45.00
Buy It Now: $70.00
Time Left: 11h 19m

Vintage Steiff Rabbit with Tags

Price: $50.00
Buy It Now: $95.00
Time Left: 11h 19m

Vintage Steiff Horse Shetland - "Sheddy" with Ear Button

Price: $45.00
Buy It Now: $70.00
Time Left: 11h 19m

Vintage Steiff Original Mark Cat "Dossy"

Price: $35.00
Buy It Now: $55.00
Time Left: 11h 19m

STEIF MONKEY BELIEVED TO BE JOCKO

Price: $25.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 20m

VINTAGE STEIFF STUFFED ANIMAL - SIAMESE CAT-REDUCED!

Buy It Now: $70.00
Time Left: 12h 1m

VINTAGE STEIFF STUFFED ANIMAL - OWL "WITTIE"-REDUCED!

Buy It Now: $25.00
Time Left: 12h 1m

VINTAGE ORIGINAL STEIFF STUFED ANIMAL - SQUIRREL "PERRI"-REDUCED!

Buy It Now: $70.00
Time Left: 12h 2m

VINTAGE STEIFF STUFFED ANIMAL - PONY "SHEDDY"-REDUCED!

Buy It Now: $80.00
Time Left: 12h 2m

1950s STEIFF SET MECKI AND MICKI 7" HEDGEHOGS WITH TAG FROM GERMANY

Price: $225.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 12h 20m

adorable steiff owl

Price: $25.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 12h 49m

ORIGINAL STEIFF GERMAN PEKY PEKINESE 4120 30

Buy It Now: $139.00
Time Left: 13h 27m

ORIGINAL STEIFF GERMAN ISSY BABY SEAL 063152

Buy It Now: $59.00
Time Left: 13h 30m

Steiff Green Frog 10" Made in Germany FROGGY

Buy It Now: $125.00
Time Left: 13h 47m

STEIFF LION - MOLLY LEO with Ear Button & Tags

Price: $30.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 13h 57m

Steiff Dormili dwarf rabbit pair

Buy It Now: $75.00
Time Left: 14h 2m

Jolly Hase Steiff Hand Puppet Rabbit bunny grey white germany plush 16:

Price: $39.99
Buy It Now: $49.99
Time Left: 14h 7m

Steiff Stuffed Animal - Raudi Dachshund

Price: $119.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 11m

Steiff Stuffed Animal Lion "Snuffi"

Price: $69.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 12m