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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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STAR WARS THE CLONE WAR BATTLE PACKS CAD BANE'S ESCAPE D3

Price: $7.00 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

STAR WARS ~ ADMIRAL MOTTI WITH COMMTECH READER CHIP ~ 1999 ~ MIP ~ TPOTF

Buy It Now: $11.89
Time Left: 15m

Batman 1989 Bob the Joker's Henchman Vintage Action Figure

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

HOT ! 2011 NEW Lots 27pcs 3-6cm Mini Pokemon random Pearl ct Figures, Kid's GIFT

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

MARIO BB LUIGI BB PEACH BB 4''SUPER MARIO BROS FIGURE TOY LOT3

Price: $4.49 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

CHAIN CHOMP 7.5"SUPER MARIO BROS PLUSH LOT 2 SET PCS

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Star Trek Deep Space Nine Space Station Fiber Optic Lights by AMT New In Box

Buy It Now: $125.00
Time Left: 15m

Lots 24pcs 2-3cm Pokemon mini random Pearl ct Figures

Price: $0.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

TMNT Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles April Figure MOC #4

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 15m

5"Super Mario Bros Flying Black hat Figure Toy#MS1197

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Nintendo Super Mario Bros Toadette Action Figure 4.6''

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

CHIEF CARNIVUS 1ST ISSUE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE FIGURE MOTUC

Price: $29.95
Buy It Now: $34.95
Time Left: 15m

Nintendo Super Mario Bros MARIO Action Figure Toy 4.6''

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Final Fantasy 7 Cloud Strife & Chocobo Gold Phone Card Limited FFVII

Buy It Now: $119.99
Time Left: 15m

Bandai Souchaku Henshin GD-31 Masked Rider G3 Agito

Buy It Now: $29.99
Time Left: 15m

Star Wars Galactic Heroes Jedi Luke Skywalker Figure

Buy It Now: $6.00
Time Left: 15m

Nintendo Super Mario Bros MARIO Action Figure Toy 4.6''

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

LOT 10 Pcs Star Wars Chewbacca IG-86 Droid Yoda Jedi master Mixed Figures S16

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

New Shrek Disney Movie Cartoon Toy Neddy Dronkey Baby Plush Doll Red Dragon Fun

Buy It Now: $13.99
Time Left: 16m

Nintendo Super Mario Bros Luigi Action Figure Toy 4.6''

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Nintendo Super Mario Bros Luigi Action Figure Toy 4.6''

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Nintendo Super Mario Bros red Toad Figure 4.6''

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Loose Dr. Evazan VC57 2012 Star Wars Vintage Collection

Buy It Now: $16.99
Time Left: 16m

1983 Star Wars ROTJ AT-ST Driver Sealed on Card Kenner

Buy It Now: $99.95
Time Left: 16m

mcFarlane Halo 3 Series 2 White Spartan Soldier Eva

Buy It Now: $39.99
Time Left: 16m

1993 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Titanus

Price: $114.50 (16 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

STAR WARS FIGURE POTJ QUEEN AMIDALA ROYAL DECOY

Price: $5.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

1983 Star Wars ROTJ Rancor Keeper Sealed on Card Kenner

Buy It Now: $49.95
Time Left: 16m

MOTU CLASSICS MERMAN MER-MAN MOC masters 1ST ISSUE CLASSICS figure

Buy It Now: $51.99
Time Left: 16m

Star Wars Darth Maul SL No.14 Legacy Collection Saga Legends 3.75" Action Figure

Buy It Now: $22.75
Time Left: 17m

Super Mario Brother & Sonic the Hedgehog Wrist Watch KH

Price: $3.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Star Wars JABBA'S THRONE PLAYSET WALMART EXCLUSIVE NEW by Hasbro MIB

Buy It Now: $45.01
Time Left: 17m

Star Wars The Power of The Force HAN SOLO in Hoth Gear w pistol & Assault Rifle

Buy It Now: $3.99
Time Left: 17m

1983 Star Wars ROTJ Rebel Commando MOC Kenner Clean

Buy It Now: $149.95
Time Left: 17m

Star Wars 30th TAC AFA U9.0 Maris Brood TFU MOC

Buy It Now: $30.12
Time Left: 17m

New Star Wars Titanium 5 Pack Raw Metal AT-RT MicroMachine Hasbro Walmart - Fast

Buy It Now: $34.99
Time Left: 17m