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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:

Outdoor Toys & Structures

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BRAND NEW POP UP FIRE TRUCK PLAY TENT HUT FOLD OPEN FOLD CLOSED WITH CARRY BAG

Price: $24.50
Buy It Now: $26.99
Time Left: 15m

VINTAGE 1910-1920 LEAD WATER GUN W ORIGINAL RUBBER SQUEEZE BULB - VERY RARE !!

Price: $9.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 16m

HACKY SACK GUATE FOOTBAG EMBROIDERED CARD DECK ACES MB6

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 16m

Swing Set Toy Swing Glider Rocker Rider Playstar RED

Buy It Now: $85.00
Time Left: 16m

Swing Swivel, Swingset accessory, Cast steel 2 Hole

Buy It Now: $9.95
Time Left: 17m

New Lil' Rider Harley Style Wild Child Motorcycle - Black

Price: $185.99
Buy It Now: $204.99
Time Left: 17m

New Commercial Inflatable Combo Slide Moonbounce Bouncy Fundraiser Party 5s

Buy It Now: $2,145.55
Time Left: 18m

Hand Painted Authentic Wooden Boomerang Austrailia

Price: $6.00 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

Nerf VULCAN EBF-25 Dart Gun Ammo Belt & Tripod

Price: $14.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 18m

Swing Swivel, Swingset accessory, Cast steel 4 Hole

Buy It Now: $9.95
Time Left: 19m

Construction Zone Tent NEW

Buy It Now: $59.99
Time Left: 19m

STEP 2 RIDE ON MOTORCYCLE - GUC

Price: $10.50 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 20m

Nerf N-Strike Firefly Rev 8 Blaster Gun

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 21m

Step2 Naturally Playful Picnic Table with Umbrella

Buy It Now: $79.99
Time Left: 22m

Little Tikes Kids Christmas Present In Outdoor Home Secret Garden Fun Playhouse

Buy It Now: $195.04
Time Left: 23m

36" PINK & WHITE Inflatable Beach Ball - BIG!

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 24m

HAND FISHING REEL TWELVE (12) CUBAN YO YO'S 6" INCH DIAMETER KITE REEL USA MADE

Buy It Now: $17.35
Time Left: 24m

Mr. Bubbles Airplane maker Toy Gun

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 24m

Step2 Up & Down Roller Coaster Local Pick Up Only!!

Price: $10.54
Buy It Now: $60.00
Time Left: 25m

Tweety Ride-On Quad Power ATV 6 Volt

Buy It Now: $49.99
Time Left: 26m

6 M HUGE Octopus Sport kite free line K038

Price: $9.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 26m

MP3 KIDS RIDE ON R C CAR REMOTE CONTROL POWER WHEELS RC

Price: $145.00 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 26m

Wader Toys Children's Snow Shovel with Handle 7222

Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 26m

Kettler Kettcar Kabrio

Buy It Now: $199.99
Time Left: 26m

Pacific Play Tents Teddy Bear Tee Pee 39613

Buy It Now: $199.90
Time Left: 28m

Pacific Play Tents Pink Camo Tent and Tunnel Set 30470

Buy It Now: $69.25
Time Left: 28m

Tunnel Toy kids Play Tub Patch Pop Up Discovery Tent Sarah s Silks Yellow Silk

Buy It Now: $23.50
Time Left: 28m

Pacific Play Tents Fair Maiden Castle 40800

Buy It Now: $119.90
Time Left: 29m

POWER KITE BEAMER PURPLE

Price: $280.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 29m

Discovery Kids Adventure Play Tent Tunnel 2pc Outdoor Indoor NIB

Buy It Now: $25.58
Time Left: 29m

Flashing 3-Led Flying UFO Disc Frisbee Toy Green Purple

Buy It Now: $6.81
Time Left: 30m

Discovery Kids Adventure Play Tent Tunnel 2pc indoor

Buy It Now: $26.89
Time Left: 30m

fire house play tent play fireman at the fire station carry bag & free shipping

Price: $18.11
Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 32m

Vintage Wooden Tricycle Sterring Wheel Turns Heart on Frame Doll Seize Childs

Price: $8.88 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 33m

Yellow Green Soft Silicone Hedgehog Bounce Ball Kid Toy

Buy It Now: $4.15
Time Left: 33m

Rare Nerf SuperMaxx 750

Price: $9.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 33m