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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:

Backpacks, Bags

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

Thomas The Train Rolling Backpack

Price: $4.99
Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 10h 11m

NEW Thomas Tank Engine Wooden Douglas Engine

Price: $18.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 13h 28m

"THOMAS THE TRAIN" PILLOW PET WITHOUT TAGS

Price: $12.99
Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 14h 5m

NEW 3 Pk Take Along Thomas Percy with Candy Cars

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 38m

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE BACKPACK LIGHTLY USED CONDITION

Price: $12.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 19h 17m

Thomas The Tank Train Steam Team School 16" Backpack w Large Front Pocket NEW

Price: $24.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 19h 23m

Thomas the Tank Engine Train Travel Preschool Toddler Kids Mini BACKPACK BAG NEW

Price: $9.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 19h 29m

Thomas The Train Rolling Backpack wheeled suitcase bag

Price: $7.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 26m

Thomas the Train Junior Backpack school bag tote

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 23h 28m

New THOMAS Backpack from Day out with Thomas

Buy It Now: $25.85
Time Left: 1d 11h 21m

JAPAN THOMAS & FRIEND 3-FOLD CHILD'S NYLON WALLET 110586

Buy It Now: $9.90
Time Left: 1d 13h 14m

Thomas Tank Train Travel School Boys 16" Backpack Bag

Buy It Now: $18.95
Time Left: 1d 14h 14m

THOMAS the TANK ENGINE CHILD's BACKPACK ~ SMALLER FOR YOUNG KIDS GDUSDCOND

Price: $4.50
Buy It Now: $6.00
Time Left: 1d 22h 8m

Thomas Tank Engine & Friends Wood Puzzles w Storage Box

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 2d 18h 10m

Thomas the Tank Engine Tote-A-Train Take Along Carrying Storage Case Holds 17

Buy It Now: $18.99
Time Left: 2d 19h 48m

Thomas the Tank Engine Tote-A-Train Take Along Carrying Storage Case Holds 17

Buy It Now: $18.99
Time Left: 2d 19h 48m

Thomas The Tank Train Steam Team School 16" Backpack w Large Front Pocket NEW

Buy It Now: $18.95
Time Left: 3d 19h 42m

Thomas The Tank Drawing Drafting Board Bag Blue 29MY

Buy It Now: $15.60
Time Left: 4d 6h 17m

Thomas The Tank Engine Mini Backpack Rucksack Blue 2N2N

Buy It Now: $15.86
Time Left: 4d 6h 17m

THOMAS THE TANK OVERNIGHT BAG LUGGAGE TRAIN STORAGE BAG TOY

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4d 20h 36m

NEW BTS Thomas the tank engine School bag backpack Free Shipping

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 4d 22h 1m

Thomas the Train Backpack

Price: $10.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5d

NEW! THOMAS TRAIN TANK ENGINE Mini Small BACKPACK Bag

Buy It Now: $13.99
Time Left: 5d 12h 38m

Thomas the Tank Engine Tote-A-Train Take Along Carrying Storage Case Holds 17 Tr

Buy It Now: $18.99
Time Left: 5d 14h 20m

Thomas The Tank Engine Plastic Tote Hand Bag

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 5d 16h 18m

Thomas the Tank Engine Backpack for children

Buy It Now: $11.99
Time Left: 5d 18h 5m

Thomas & Friends Train Small Rolling Backpack Bag NEW Preschool Airport Travel

Buy It Now: $17.98
Time Left: 5d 18h 17m

Thomas the Train and Friends Toddler School Backpack

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 5d 18h 49m

Thomas The Tank Engine Mini Shoulder Hand Bag Blue 1N2O

Buy It Now: $15.86
Time Left: 6d 5h 52m

Thomas the train rolling backpack & lunchbox set

Price: $8.99
Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 6d 20h 41m

Thomas & Friends Large Backpack School Bag Calego New with Tags NWT

Price: $7.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 6d 21h 38m

Thomas Thank Engine & Friends School Roller Backpack 16" Large Rolling Bag

Buy It Now: $25.99
Time Left: 6d 22h 6m

Thomas & Friends Pencil Case Tote with Strap Handle New with Tags NWT 2005

Price: $3.67 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 6d 22h 58m

Thomas & Friends Pencil Case Tote w Strap Handle New with Tags NWT 2010 Red

Price: $3.43 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 6d 23h 4m

Thomas Tank Engine & Friends Pencil Case- Zippered Bag

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 7d 2h 30m

Thomas Tank Engine & Friends School Backpack :16" Large

Buy It Now: $18.99
Time Left: 7d 4h 39m