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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:

Lunch Boxes, Dinnerware

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Thomas the Tank Engine, Thomas & Friends Lunch Box

Price: $4.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 26m

24 Premium Thomas Train Personalized Name Sticker Labels 3.0 x 1.3cm Water Proof

Price: $0.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 44m

NEW Thomas & Friends 3-PC Gift Set PLATE BOWL CUP COCOA w marshmallows

Price: $18.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 19h 14m

24 Custom Name Thomas Train Personalized Name Sticker Decal Label Water Proof

Price: $1.50 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 4m

Hannon Group dba Sachi K1-063 BLK W DOT INSL LUNCH BAG

Buy It Now: $11.28
Time Left: 20h 50m

NWOT Thomas the Tank Lunchbox for School - NEW

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 34m

Thomas the Tank Engine dessert plate, Wedgwood 1992, #73

Price: $7.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 14m

Thomas the Tank Engine Pez Lunchbox with Collectible Dispensers

Price: $13.95
Buy It Now: $15.45
Time Left: 23h 30m

Hannon Group dba Sachi 34-078 GRN CAMO INSUL LUNCH BAG

Buy It Now: $20.80
Time Left: 23h 35m

Thomas the Tank Engine Pez Dispenser Lunch Box

Price: $13.99
Buy It Now: $15.49
Time Left: 23h 41m

~ Thomas the Tank - INSULATED LUNCH BOX COOLER BAG

Price: $31.45
Buy It Now: $34.60
Time Left: 1d 2h 48m

NEW Thomas Tank Train Feeding Dinner Set 3 Sectioned Plate Cup Bowl Placemat

Price: $24.00
Buy It Now: $26.50
Time Left: 1d 2h 54m

WHOLESALE LOT 12 THOMAS THE TRAIN 12 OZ TUMBLER W STRAW

Buy It Now: $29.99
Time Left: 1d 13h 52m

New with Tag Thomas the Train Engine Metal Lunch Box Tin

Price: $9.95
Buy It Now: $10.95
Time Left: 1d 14h 7m

Hannon Group dba Sachi K1-065 PNK W DOT INSL LUNCH BAG

Buy It Now: $11.28
Time Left: 1d 15h

B155 Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends Lunch Box Bag

Price: $0.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 15h 33m

B102 Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends Backpack Bag

Price: $2.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 15h 36m

Hannon Group dba Sachi 34-034 PINK CAMO INSL LUNCH BAG

Buy It Now: $20.80
Time Left: 1d 17h 40m

Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends PEZ LUNCH BOX no candy free shipping

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 2d 8h 48m

WEDGWOOD Bowl - Thomas the Tank Engine - soup cereal dinnerware # 52 1992

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2d 14h 19m

THOMAS the TRAIN~Percy at the STATION Childs 3 pc Dish Gift Set~Plate Bowl Cup

Price: $24.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2d 16h 44m

THOMAS the TRAIN Percy on TRACKS Mealtime GIFT SET~3 pc Dish Lot~Plate Bowl Mug

Price: $24.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2d 16h 53m

THOMAS THE TRAIN CHILDRENS PLASTIC PLATE - HTF! NEW

Buy It Now: $2.49
Time Left: 2d 17h 2m

SANRIO KUROMI PENCIL SHARPENER W TABLE CLIP 3609-5

Buy It Now: $11.90
Time Left: 2d 19h 43m

SANRIO THOMAS 350ML WATER BOTTLE W STRAW - HEAD SHAPE

Buy It Now: $9.90
Time Left: 3d 5h 50m

THOMAS AND FRIENDS LUNCH BAG

Price: $7.95 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3d 8h 6m

THOMAS THE TRAIN THOMAS & LUNCH BOX WITH RAVENSBERGER PUZZLE NEW 35 PIECES

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 3d 16h 41m

Thomas Tank Engine Friends Drinking Bottle Sip Straw Tumbler Cup 2pc Set

Buy It Now: $10.99
Time Left: 3d 19h 21m

Nick Thomas the Train Sling Backpack Bag

Buy It Now: $7.19
Time Left: 4d 2h 16m

Nick Thomas the Train Water Drink Cup Sports Bottle

Buy It Now: $6.29
Time Left: 4d 2h 24m

SANRIO HELLO KITTY 400ML WATER BOTTLE W BPA FREE- CHARMMY KITTY 4967-6

Buy It Now: $6.90
Time Left: 4d 3h 58m

~ Thomas the Tank - INSULATED LUNCH BOX COOLER BAG

Buy It Now: $34.60
Time Left: 4d 7h 40m

Thomas The Tank Engine Spoon and Fork Set in A Box

Price: $2.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4d 11h 2m

100 Premium Thomas Train Personalized Name Sticker Decal 0.9 x 2.2cm Water Proof

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 4d 11h 40m

NEW THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE Train 5 Piece Dinnerware Set - Plate bowl mat sippy

Buy It Now: $23.99
Time Left: 4d 16h 58m

Fork Spoon & Bowl Mealtime Set - Disney Cars O SEALED NEW - USA Seller

Price: $0.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 4d 17h 23m