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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:

California Raisins

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

Vintage 1987 3 Lot CALIFORNIA RAISINS FIGURES Toys APPLAUSE Saxophone SINGER

Price: $8.00
Buy It Now: $16.00
Time Left: 22m

California Raisins Band Ensamble 5 figurines

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 5m

California Raisins toys 1988 Calrab Applause figures

Price: $7.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 7m

3 NIP Hardee's California Raisins Figures (2001)

Price: $3.99
Buy It Now: $6.00
Time Left: 2h 44m

California Raisin Earrings and 2 Working Figurines Excellent Condition

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 36m

Vintage California Raisins Toys - Lot of 4

Price: $3.75
Buy It Now: $5.00
Time Left: 6h 22m

Vintage California Raisins Toys - Lot of 4

Price: $4.00
Buy It Now: $5.00
Time Left: 6h 22m

California Raisins Collectables in original plastic packages. Set of 4. Unique

Price: $3.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 6h 38m

California Raisins Collectables in Display Case. 5 pieces. Unique. Nice

Price: $3.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 6h 38m

1988 Calrab, California Raisin Bass Player PVC Figure By Applause

Price: $7.90
Buy It Now: $8.80
Time Left: 7h 17m

Lot of 5 Vintage California Raisin Guys GUC

Price: $4.99
Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 7h 58m

1987 Saxaphone Playing California Raisin

Buy It Now: $12.57
Time Left: 8h

A LIMITED EDITION SERIES OF FOUR RAISINS STILL IN PACKAGE WITH CARDS

Price: $14.99
Buy It Now: $16.99
Time Left: 8h 35m

1987 Singing California Rasin with a Microphone

Price: $10.57
Buy It Now: $12.57
Time Left: 8h 48m

1987 Cool California Raisin with Orange Sun Glasses

Price: $10.57
Buy It Now: $12.57
Time Left: 8h 50m

: FRANK, TINA, DIZZY AND HENDRICKS 1988 - 3 GREAT RAISINS

Price: $22.99
Buy It Now: $25.99
Time Left: 8h 50m

No Name California Raisin Blue Eyelids and Brows Braided Arms

Price: $9.57
Buy It Now: $11.57
Time Left: 8h 51m

SET OF FIVE VINTAGE CALIFORNIA RAISIN MEN - LOT D - FREE SHIPPING!

Price: $4.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 3m

Vintage Hardee’s California Raisin Plush Microphone 1988

Price: $3.33 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 10h 7m

Lot of 5 California Raisins 2x Keychain Hardees Girls

Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 10h 24m

Lot of California Raisins

Price: $4.99
Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 10h 34m

California Raisins Set Of Nine

Price: $5.99
Buy It Now: $18.99
Time Left: 10h 38m

1987 Vintage California Raisen Figure

Price: $9.57
Buy It Now: $10.57
Time Left: 10h 42m

CALIFORNIA RAISINS DRUM PLAYER FIGURE LN

Price: $13.50 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 10h 48m

10 SETS OF ALL 4 CALIFORNIA RAISINS 4in PLUSH arms legs move 40 total pieces

Price: $75.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 21m

The California Raisins Drummer #346

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 11h 23m

The California Raisins Bass Player #347

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 11h 26m

The California Raisins Female w Tambourine #348

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 11h 27m

Limited Edition 1988 Series One California Raisin Mugs (4) NIB... COLLECTIBLE!

Price: $15.85 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 50m

VINTAGE LOT OF CALIFORNIA RAISINS w PLUSH & WALKER WIND-UP

Buy It Now: $25.00
Time Left: 12h 15m

California Raisins Piano Man PVC Figure Raisin Playing the Piano Applause

Price: $9.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 12h 25m

1988 California Raisin PVC Characters & Coffee Cup

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 12h 31m

CALIFORNIA RAISINS 2 BENDABLE FIGURES - 3 CUPS - 2 CARDS - 1 ON SKATEBOARD 1988

Price: $4.99
Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 12h 42m

Vintage Plush California Raisin Shelf Sitter Doll Vinyl Face

Price: $10.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 12h 48m

VINTAGE CALIFORNIA RAISINS FIGURES LOT 1987

Price: $7.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 12h 49m

The California Raisins Bass Player #349

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 13h 3m