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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:

Reproductions

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

AUTHENTIC MODELS Princess Sky Hook Balance Toy Antique Reproduction

Buy It Now: $94.88
Time Left: 11h 5m

AUTHENTIC MODELS Road Racer Sky Hook Balance Toy Reproduction

Buy It Now: $89.88
Time Left: 11h 5m

AUTHENTIC MODELS Fisherman Sky Hook Balance Toy Nautical Antique Reproduction

Buy It Now: $89.88
Time Left: 11h 5m

AUTHENTIC MODELS Salty Dog Sky Hook Balance Toy Reproduction

Buy It Now: $89.88
Time Left: 11h 6m

AUTHENTIC MODELS Riding The Waves Sky Hook Balance Toy Antique Reproduction

Buy It Now: $89.88
Time Left: 11h 6m

AUTHENTIC MODELS Pirate Sky Hook Balance Toy Nautical Antique Reproduction

Buy It Now: $94.88
Time Left: 11h 6m

AUTHENTIC MODELS Mermaid Sky Hook Balance Toy Antique Reproduction

Buy It Now: $89.88
Time Left: 11h 6m

Horse Rocking Tin Toy Colorful MS 117

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 26m

Horse Rocking Tin Toy Colorful MS 117

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 11h 33m

VINTAGE 12 TIN WATCHES w COMPASS RETAIL CARD JAPAN 1950

Buy It Now: $34.99
Time Left: 12h 45m

New In Box Classic Wind Up Tin Toy Collectible Reproduction Singing Bird

Buy It Now: $44.99
Time Left: 12h 59m

CHAMPION SILVER RACER NUMBER 4 TIN TOY

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 14h 26m

Vintage Reproduction Tin Wind-Up Motorcyclist with Side Car

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 15h 32m

Classic Reproduction Friction Power Tin Toy Space Commader Ship Sparking Action

Buy It Now: $17.99
Time Left: 15h 46m

Classic Reproduction Friction Powered Tin Toy Space Rocket Sparking Action NEW

Buy It Now: $17.99
Time Left: 15h 50m

Vintage Reproduction Tin Wind-Up Cat Chasing Ball Blic

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 15h 52m

TIN TOY WHALE EAT FISH Metal Vintage Retro Style NIB 6"

Buy It Now: $19.95
Time Left: 15h 57m

New In Box Reproduction Friction Power Classic Retro Tin Toy Spark Engine Train

Buy It Now: $12.60
Time Left: 15h 58m

Vintage Reproduction Tin Toy Wind-Up Motorcyclist with Baby Riding in Side Car

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 16h 20m

New In Box Reproduction Classic Retro Tin Toy Spinning Carousel Fair Ride Fly

Buy It Now: $16.80
Time Left: 16h 21m

Vintage Reproduction Tin Toy Wind-Up Snail

Buy It Now: $11.99
Time Left: 16h 30m

Flying Ace Balance toy Tin Teeter Totter Victorian Art Skyhook Authentic Models

Buy It Now: $94.99
Time Left: 16h 31m

Old Fashioned Reproduction Tin Wind-Up Hopping Bunny

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 16h 38m

TIN TOY ROCKET RIDE Wind Up Vintage Schylling Style NIB

Buy It Now: $24.95
Time Left: 16h 43m

Schylling Speedway Auto Racer Toy Game In Box With 5 Cars

Price: $39.95
Buy It Now: $49.95
Time Left: 17h 13m

1 RARE HTF COLLECTABLE 1988 WIND-UP TOY MADE IN SPAIN # 2084 OF 5000 LIMITED EDI

Price: $99.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 17h 22m

TIN WINDUP HARLEY MOTORCYCLE 1958 GREEN CLASSIC

Buy It Now: $8.50
Time Left: 19h 27m

TIN WINDUP HARLEY MOTORCYCLE 1958 BLACK CLASSIC

Buy It Now: $8.50
Time Left: 19h 28m

TIN WINDUP NO. 2 RED RACE CAR (PAYA REPRODUCTION)

Buy It Now: $6.50
Time Left: 19h 31m

TIN WINDUP NO. 8 RED RACE CAR )

Buy It Now: $7.50
Time Left: 19h 34m

TIN WINDUP TIP LORRY TRUCK (PAYA REPRODUCTION)

Buy It Now: $8.00
Time Left: 19h 39m

TIN WINDUP BEER TRUCK (PAYA REPRODUCTION)

Buy It Now: $8.00
Time Left: 19h 42m

TIN WINDUP SMALL MOTORBIKE

Buy It Now: $7.50
Time Left: 19h 44m

TIN WINDUP STAND UP MOTORCYCLE

Buy It Now: $8.50
Time Left: 19h 45m

TIN WINDUP GREEN SALOON TOURING CAR (PAYA REPRODUCTION)

Buy It Now: $6.00
Time Left: 20h 49m

TIN WINDUP GREEN TROLLY CAR

Buy It Now: $8.00
Time Left: 20h 51m