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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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THOMAS Train Friends Birthday PARTY Star 20" Colorful Balloon Weight CENTERPIECE

Buy It Now: $3.75
Time Left: 27m

Thomas and Friends Collector Trading Character Cards Lot 130+

Price: $8.00 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 28m

12 x Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends Pin Badges

Price: $0.49 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 38m

New LEGO® 6868 Marvel Super Heroes Thor Avengers Minifigure Only

Price: $14.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 45m

12 pcs Color Thomas the Tank Engine Blink Glitter Fruit Color Pen

Price: $0.98 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 57m

NEW THOMAS THE TRAIN PHOTO ALBUM MEMORY BOOK FREE SHIP

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $14.00
Time Left: 57m

NEW Thomas & Bob the builder 3D Children's Watch free shipping

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 27m

Thomas Tank Engine Holiday Percy Mint in Package

Buy It Now: $9.00
Time Left: 1h 30m

Thomas the train boys pajamas size 3 T toddler

Price: $2.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 33m

*NEW* Thomas the tank engine children's Watch B free shipping

Price: $6.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 34m

THOMAS the Tank TRAIN (1) Happy Birthday Mylar Balloon

Buy It Now: $2.25
Time Left: 1h 47m

***Thomas & Friends Trains!!! Circus Animal Train Set***

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 50m

Tomy Thomas Train Track Pla Rail J-10 Signal Machine w Stop Rail

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 1h 54m

THOMAS the Tank TRAIN (1) 18" James Percy Mylar Balloon

Buy It Now: $2.25
Time Left: 1h 56m

**Thomas & Friends Wooden Train Accessories!!! Train Garage and Thomas Engine!**

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 58m

Thomas & Friends Wooden Train Accessories! Tunnel, Bridge, and Battery Op Engine

Price: $10.49 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 2h

THOMAS THE TRAIN WOOD STORAGE BOX--NR

Price: $15.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 13m

Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends PVC Manual Fan strap

Buy It Now: $5.50
Time Left: 2h 44m

new Thomas the tank engine, James & Percy watch w box X 3 free shipping

Price: $13.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 46m

Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends Plush Toy Doll

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 56m

Thomas The Tank Engine Mini School Backpack Bag

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 57m

Vintage thomas & friends dump truck MAX. NM.

Price: $3.99
Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 4h 55m

PEG PEREGO THOMAS THE TANK RIDE ON TRAIN + CAR SET

Buy It Now: $325.00
Time Left: 5h 32m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train T-03 Henry

Price: $8.99
Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 5h 46m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train T-03 Henry

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 5h 52m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train Set T-01 Thomas

Price: $8.99
Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 5h 55m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train T-02 Edward

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 5h 59m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train Set T-02 Edward

Price: $8.99
Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 6h

Thomas Trackmaster TROUBLESOME TRUCK SET (Lady, Salty, Diesel 10 Trucks)

Buy It Now: $20.53
Time Left: 6h 2m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train Set T-04 Gordon

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 6h 42m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train T-04 Gordon

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 6h 45m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train Set T-05 James

Price: $8.99
Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 7h 1m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train T-01 Thomas

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 7h 7m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train T-06 Percy

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 7h 15m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train T-07 Toby

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 7h 20m

Tomy Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster Train T-08 Duck

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 7h 20m