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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 AOTC E2 Attck of the clones REEK genosian battle beast MISB 4 12

Buy It Now: $39.99
Time Left: 15m

RESCUE HEROES HEROS WIND CHILL WINDCHILL ST. SAINT BERNARD DOG NEW NIB NIP

Price: $12.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

LOT Figure Nintendo Super Mario Bros PEACH Princess 6pc

Price: $2.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

STAR WARS FIGURE POTJ TESSEK

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

STAR WARS ORDER 66 LUMINARA UNDULI & AT-RT DRIVER

Buy It Now: $19.95
Time Left: 15m

NEW RARE STAR WARS CHEWBACCA ACTION FIGURE THE CLONE WARS 2008 S2700

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

7" Super Mario Bros Red Koopa Paratroopa Plush Toy Doll MX1660

Price: $0.01 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 15m

Lot 18 New Super Mario 1-2.5" MARIO Figure Toy^MR60

Buy It Now: $15.96
Time Left: 16m

NINJA TURTLES MOTORCYCLE 1980s

Price: $9.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Power Rangers accessories weapons

Price: $20.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

S.W. Return Of The Jedi: Umpass-Stay & Collector Coin

Buy It Now: $8.00
Time Left: 16m

Star Wars Legacy Collection Darth Vader BD No. 8 MOC

Buy It Now: $22.99
Time Left: 16m

KOOPALINGS 3.5"SUPER MARIO BROS FIGURE TOY

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

BOWSER&MARIO 10-12.5" MARIO BROS PLUSH TOY DOLL LOT 2

Price: $4.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Star Wars Clone Wars AT-RT WITH ARF TROOPER BOIL Deluxe

Buy It Now: $24.95
Time Left: 16m

New Toy Snake figure Indiana Jones Mutt Williams

Buy It Now: $8.50
Time Left: 16m

Star Wars POTF FF Darth Vader Removable Helmet MINT NEW

Buy It Now: $9.90
Time Left: 16m

Brand new sealed Skylanders dragon's peak sunburn winged boots sparx dragonfly

Price: $36.00 (13 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

KISS PEWTER Mini Busts Set of 4! Paul, Gene, Ace, Peter! MIMB McFarlane CHASE

Price: $29.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

Titan A.E. Electronic Power Drej Attack Drone Action Figure MOC

Buy It Now: $4.90
Time Left: 17m

PREDATOR BERSERKER PREDATOR & CITY HUNTER PREDATOR 2 PACK FIGURES by NECA 2012

Buy It Now: $44.03
Time Left: 17m

Star Wars The Power of The Force EMPEROR'S ROYAL GUARD w Force Pike

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 17m

ZORRO MR.DIABLO BRACCIO DIFUOCO 5.5" ACTION FIGURE GIG

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 17m

STAR WARS FIGURE POTJ CHEWBACCA WOOKIE

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

Sand Person Staff ORIGINAL Not Repro

Buy It Now: $8.50
Time Left: 17m

Lot 10 Mario 1.5-2"MARIO Kart Pull-back Car Figure^MR61

Buy It Now: $16.46
Time Left: 17m

Predators BOAR PREDATOR Series 4 7" Action Figure Movie 2010

Buy It Now: $24.95
Time Left: 17m

PLANET OF THE APES ACTION FIGURE ATTAR NIB!

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 18m

SKYLANDERS BRAND NEW 3 TRIPLE PACK CAMO + WARNADO + IGNITOR IN HAND 2 SHIP

Price: $42.00
Buy It Now: $46.20
Time Left: 18m

Terminator Salvation Motorcycle Motorbike w T-700 Endoskeleton Action Figure

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

Rare Akuma Puzzle Fighter Figure Gem Street Pocket Gouki SF2 Capcom Keychain

Price: $45.00
Buy It Now: $75.00
Time Left: 18m

predator weapons

Buy It Now: $100.00
Time Left: 18m

New 3 3 4 inches Indiana Jones Action figure & Accessories Super Rare U06

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

Chun Li Puzzle Fighter Figure Street Pocket Collection Gem Capcom

Price: $12.00
Buy It Now: $20.00
Time Left: 18m

NINTENDO SUPER MARIO PRINCESS 4.5" FIGURE PVC

Price: $3.77 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

Star Wars Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker and Can-Cell

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 18m