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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:

Thomas the Tank Engine

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

NEW Thomas Tank Engine Wooden TOBY the TRAM train

Price: $3.25 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

CHINESE DRAGON Thomas & Friends WOODEN Train

Price: $12.00 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE PRESS AND GO JAMES ENGINE TOMY#5 1998

Price: $1.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

BILL Thomas & Friends WOODEN Train

Price: $2.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

DUCK Thomas & Friends WOODEN Train

Price: $10.00 (11 Bids)
Time Left: 20m

New GREEN SLING DRAWBRIDGE & MALE Track ADAPTER Thomas Tank Engine DRAW BRIDGE

Price: $19.55 (16 Bids)
Time Left: 21m

2002 THOMAS & FRIENDS UNDER AND OVER PASS BRIDGE TUNNEL ALL WOOD SOUND

Price: $17.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21m

DUNCAN Thomas & Friends WOODEN Train

Price: $2.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 21m

ALFIE Wooden Thomas Tank Engine NEW Train

Price: $5.77 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 23m

Brand New! Thomas & Friends Lost on Misty Island Playset by Fisher-Price

Buy It Now: $45.99
Time Left: 24m

HARVEY Thomas & Friends WOODEN Train

Price: $6.00 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 24m

BATTERY POWERED THOMAS - The Wooden Railway Train Engine T NIB - USA Seller

Price: $10.50 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 24m

Aquarium octopus - Thomas Tank wooden Train ENGINE TOY

Price: $0.50 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 24m

Fisher Price Mattel Thomas & Friends Engine Take n Play Along Train Salty CK3

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

Take Along THOMAS TANK ENGINE TRAIN Travel Tote Retired

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 25m

McColl's Scented Wooden APPLE CARGO & CAR Thomas Tank Engine

Price: $6.00 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 26m

NEW ARRIVAL THOMAS & FRIENDS NO1 Thomas Engine 12" PLUSH DOLL FUNNY!! RARE

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 27m

NEW CUDDY FOR THOMAS & FRIENDS NO6 PERCY THE GREEN CHILDREN PILLOW PETS SOFTS!!

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 27m

Brand New Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway Carry Case Playmat

Buy It Now: $22.95
Time Left: 29m

2 Sheets of THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS STICKERS (18 stickers per sheet)

Buy It Now: $2.99
Time Left: 30m

FERGUS Thomas & Friends Die-Cast Train

Price: $5.50 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 33m

THOMAS THE TANK TRAIN ENGINE DIESEL 10

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 33m

8pc Wooden 3.5 short CURVED Rail TRACK Lot Thomas NEW

Price: $2.08 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 33m

Thomas The Tank Engine Take Along Train Diecast Mr Pervicals

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 34m

Thomas the Train Wooden Roundhouse with track and turntable

Price: $45.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 34m

SODOR RESCUE NO.9 SPOT LIGHT CAR Thomas & Friends Die-Cast Train

Price: $1.75 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 34m

Thomas & Friends Take-n-Play Bendable Flexi-Track Brand NEW 2010 USA!

Buy It Now: $13.95
Time Left: 36m

Thomas & Friends Trackmaster Switch Track Pack 7 pcs 2009 Brand NEW USA!

Buy It Now: $13.95
Time Left: 36m

Thomas The Tank Engine Take Along Train Diecast LORRY New

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 37m

Fisher Price Mattel Thomas & Friends Take n Play Along Train Search Cars CK4

Price: $6.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 37m

SODOR RESCUE NO. 10 HOSE CAR Thomas & Friends Die-Cast Train

Price: $1.75 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 38m

NEW Thomas Engine Wooden DAIRY BARREL LOADER & CARGO CAR cow

Price: $18.50 (15 Bids)
Time Left: 38m

KidKraft Figure 8 Wooden Train Set Fit Thomas & Brio

Buy It Now: $36.70
Time Left: 39m

CIRCO- TRAIN REPAIR SHOP- COMPATIBLE W OTHER WOOD SETS

Buy It Now: $17.89
Time Left: 39m

New 14pcs 100Anniversary PVC Thomas the Tank Engine toys Set

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 41m

Wooden CHEESE COVERED IRON ARRY Thomas Tank Engine NEW

Price: $0.98 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 43m