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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:

Smurfs

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Lot of 5 McDonalds Smurfs Cake Toppers Toys Jokey Greedy Grouchy Brainy Vanity

Buy It Now: $7.00
Time Left: 15m

THE SMURFS BUTTON PINS 6 PACK

Buy It Now: $7.49
Time Left: 18m

The Smurfs Character Soft Plush Toy Doll Smurfette 14" with Tag NY Ship

Price: $19.99
Buy It Now: $21.99
Time Left: 19m

10 LOT SMURFS 2 TO 3 INCH FIGURES PLUS ACCESSORIES

Price: $7.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21m

Smurf Plush

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 24m

7inch Smurfette From The Smurfs Movie Soft Plush Doll

Buy It Now: $13.99
Time Left: 25m

LOT OF 18 pcs peyo SMURF PVC ACTION FIGURES 3.5''

Price: $2.25 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 26m

The SMURFS Movie Jakks Clumsy Smurf Plush Doll 11 inch

Buy It Now: $13.99
Time Left: 30m

The Smurfs Figure 9" Smurfette Soft Stuffed Plush Doll Toy Girl Smurf US Ship

Buy It Now: $17.99
Time Left: 31m

LOT OF 8 HALLOWEEN SMURF PVC ACTION FIGURES

Price: $2.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 32m

LOT OF 8 INDIAN SMURF PVC ACTION FIGURES

Price: $2.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 33m

Baby Smurf, Peyo 2010 plush toy 12‘’

Price: $4.36 (11 Bids)
Time Left: 35m

The Smurfs 16INCH PAPA Smurf Bean Bag Soft Stuffed Plush Doll Toy for kids

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 35m

The Smurfs Sleeping Pyjamas Figure Set Of 8pcs

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 38m

SMURFS THE MOVIE TOYS COLLECTABLES

Price: $0.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 45m

NEW ARRIVAL cute The Smurfs Papa the Smurf 6" plush

Price: $0.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 58m

Vintage 1980 Peyo 8" Smurf Doll EVC

Price: $2.59 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 3m

NICE PLASTIC SMURF FROM THE NEW MOVIE THE SMURFS-PAINTER SMURF-3" HIGH

Price: $2.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 8m

Vintage-1982-Smurfette-Thanksgiving Pilgram Pie Smurf's

Price: $1.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 9m

The Smurfs Brainy Smurf and Baby Smurf figure 2 pack

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 1h 12m

3X The Smurfs 3D Movie Character Plush Toy Papa, Clumsy, Smurfette Soft Smurf US

Buy It Now: $37.99
Time Left: 1h 16m

The Smurfs Smurfette Papa Clumsy Smurf Plush Toy 11 Inches RARE XMAS Set of 3PCS

Buy It Now: $31.99
Time Left: 1h 16m

BRAND NEW THE SMURFS PAPA THE SMURFS PLUSH TOY DOLL 6" BEST GIFTS!!

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 17m

BRAND NEW THE SMURFS GUSTY THE SMURFS PLUSH TOY DOLL 5.5" BEST GIFTS!!

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 17m

PAPA Smurf, Peyo 2010 plush toy 9‘’

Price: $2.25 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 33m

SMURFETTE THE Smurfs peyo SOFT PLUSH TOY DOLL 13 INCHES

Price: $2.76 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 33m

NEW 6pcs KAI LAN From Ni Hao Kai Lan Love Cosplay Animal LOVELY

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 39m

new 5 pcs lovly pvc IN CAR smurfs collection figure

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 40m

NEW! HALLMARK "THE SMURFS" TABLE CENTERPIECE

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 1h 42m

SMURF SMURFETTE BRIDE AND GROOM WEDDING COUPLE VINTAGE SCHLEICH PEYO

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 49m

LOT OF 8 INDIAN SMURF PVC ACTION FIGURES

Price: $2.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 50m

Free shipping 8pcs lovely The Smurfs FIGURE collectible Rare Nice Gifr For Kids

Buy It Now: $16.99
Time Left: 1h 56m

SCHLEICH SMURFS DELUXE COLLECTION 40264 SMURF IN CAR

Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 1h 59m

SCHLEICH SMURFS DELUXE COLLECTION 40264 SMURF IN CAR

Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 2h

SCHLEICH SMURFS DELUXE COLLECTION 40261 VACATION SMURF

Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 2h

SCHLEICH SMURFS DELUXE COLLECTION 40252 SMURF ON BIKE

Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 2h