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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:

ET Extra Terrestrial

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COLLECTIBLE MOVIE KEYCHAIN E.T. EXTRA TERRESTRIAL ALIEN PLUSH KEYCHAIN

Price: $0.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 19m

ET The Extra Terrestrial 20th Anniversary Slider Universal Studios Movie PIN

Price: $10.00
Buy It Now: $12.00
Time Left: 20m

VINTAGE NIB E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRAIL CARD GAME - PARKER BROTHERS - 1982

Buy It Now: $8.05
Time Left: 1h 2m

THE "ET" PACKAGE: TRU EXCL FIGURE, COLOR POSTCARD, COMMEMORATIVE GOLD STAMP!

Price: $12.99
Buy It Now: $17.99
Time Left: 1h 6m

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - Royal Canadian Mint Set

Price: $4.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 33m

10"ET w red coat Extra Terrestrial Film E.T. Plush Doll

Price: $3.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 49m

PARKER BROTHERS E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL BOARD GAME - NEW SEALED!

Buy It Now: $15.16
Time Left: 1h 57m

The Extra Terrestrial E.T. Film Movie Figures Set 6pcs

Price: $6.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 25m

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - Royal Canadian Mint Set

Price: $4.84 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 35m

LOT OF 8 E.T. (THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL) FIGURES.ALL SEALED ON CARDBOARD DATED 1982

Price: $55.55 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 29m

ET The Extra Terrestrial Pencil Case 1982 MIP

Buy It Now: $6.25
Time Left: 3h 43m

New In Box. Bendable E.T. Figure from Kraft Macaroni & Cheese

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 12m

E T Stuffed Figure 1982 Kamar International Showtime

Price: $6.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 6m

Applause E.T.Collectors Plastic Toy holding bowl of Popcorn

Price: $2.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 9m

Vintage 1982 Hong Kong ET Extra Terrestial Movie figure "Playing dress up" EUC

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 29m

VINTAGE E T EXTRA TERRESTRIAL BALLOONS UNOPENED 1982 BLUE O BIRD NTL LATEX PROD

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 30m

E. T. The Original Collectibles, Figurine in Package 1982, Rare Vintage !!

Price: $6.29 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 40m

Lot of 2 E.T. Pot Pal Plant Hanger or Hangs on Cup by Avon 1983 Porcelain

Price: $9.95
Buy It Now: $11.95
Time Left: 9h 42m

vintage E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL W SPEAK AND SPELL1982 action figure

Price: $1.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 9h 44m

ET Extra Terrestrial Vintage 1988 Plush Stuffed Toy CUTE

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 9h 46m

Lot of 3 E.T. Key Rings 1982 Universal City Studios Great Condition

Price: $9.95
Buy It Now: $11.95
Time Left: 9h 48m

ET INTERACTIVE YELLOW DRESS TOYS R US NIP SEALED

Price: $12.00
Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 9h 49m

COLLECTABLE CUTE PLUSH TALKING E.T. DOLL -SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT TOY R US

Price: $21.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 10h 28m

Nwt E, T, Talking Doll 24" Tall 20th Anniversary Light Up Finger And Heart 2002

Price: $34.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 42m

1982 Vintage E.T. Extra Terrestrial Movie Collectible Toy Figures PVC LOT OF 10

Price: $16.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 43m

E.T. EXTERA TERRESTRIAL WITH GRAY HOODIE

Price: $9.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 57m

ET Extra Terrestrial * Collectible PVC Toy * Universal Studies * Kraft Foods ADV

Price: $1.59
Buy It Now: $3.00
Time Left: 12h 7m

E.T the Extra Terrestrial Interactive Spaceship Playset Toy R Us 2001 E.T. Alien

Price: $29.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 12h 20m

ET E.T.The Extraterrestrial Universal Studios Plush Doll Toy Red Hoodie Sweater

Buy It Now: $29.95
Time Left: 12h 25m

VINTAGE 1982 E.T. EXTRA TERRESTRIAL COLLECTIBLE FIGURE NIP

Price: $7.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 12h 44m

E.T Extra Terrestrial Porcelain ET Avon Figurine Figure

Price: $4.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 13h

E.T. EXTRA TERRESTRIAL Screening Program ET Spielberg

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 13h

E.T. PVC on Card, PVC in Box, a Star Planet Ring and a Bendable Kraft Mac & ...

Price: $6.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 13h 14m

Vintage ET Extra Terrestrial Collectible Walking Wind Up Toy 1982

Price: $0.01 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 13h 24m

E.T. Wind Up Toy Walker 1982 Universal Studios Toys Collectible Alien Movie

Buy It Now: $8.99
Time Left: 13h 52m

E.T. Dressed as Girl 1982 Figure

Price: $3.50 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 9m