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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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G1 Transformers HOT SPOT #7 Defensor toystoystoys4

Buy It Now: $20.00
Time Left: 15m

KENNER TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS BIOCOMBAT INSECTICON

Buy It Now: $29.99
Time Left: 16m

G1 Transformers VORTEX PROPELLER BLADES part Bruticus

Buy It Now: $7.00
Time Left: 16m

Beast Wars: Cybershark ____ ** Robot Left Arm **

Buy It Now: $4.95
Time Left: 17m

KENNER TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS GRANCHIUS RAZORCLAW

Buy It Now: $29.99
Time Left: 18m

Beast Wars: Cybershark ____ ** Robot Right Arm **

Buy It Now: $4.95
Time Left: 18m

Transformers Autobot&Decepticon Transformer Metal Logo Pendant Necklace New

Price: $1.75 (4 Bids)
Time Left: 19m

Takara Transformers Animated TA27 TA-27 ULTRA MAGNUS CHROME METALLIC JAPAN MISB

Buy It Now: $42.99
Time Left: 20m

Beast Wars: Cybershark ____ ** Robot Left Leg **

Buy It Now: $4.95
Time Left: 20m

TRANSFORMERS BATTLE IN SPACE RODIMUS AND CYCLONUS FIGURES

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 21m

Transformers Armada Pencil Cosmetic Case Bag

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 22m

NEW - Transformers Dark of the Moon - Methtech - Sentinel Prime Autobot Level 2

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 22m

THUNDERWING Transformers Generations Decepticon 2010

Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 24m

Transfromers PRIME First Edition Series BULKHEAD

Buy It Now: $77.99
Time Left: 24m

12 x Transformers Armada Assorted Pin Badges Party Bags Toys

Price: $0.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 24m

Transformers Ehobby Insecticon MISB UNUSED

Buy It Now: $180.00
Time Left: 26m

Diecast Mechtogan Bakungan Auto Transformer Silver

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 28m

Transformers G1 SOUNDWAVE 100% Complete- VINTAGE 1984!!!

Buy It Now: $89.99
Time Left: 29m

6 Decepticon Jets from 1984-85 reissues complete

Price: $150.00
Buy It Now: $200.00
Time Left: 31m

2004 Transformers Universe Spy Changers Hoist

Buy It Now: $16.96
Time Left: 33m

2004 Transformers Universe Spy Changers Prowl

Buy It Now: $11.01
Time Left: 33m

TRANSFORMERS PICK-UP PRE G1 GEARS AFA 85

Buy It Now: $245.00
Time Left: 34m

G1 TRANSFORMERS VINTAGE BLADES 100% COMPLETE NICE CONDITION

Buy It Now: $29.99
Time Left: 34m

G1 Transformers HUN-GURRR INSTRUCTION BOOKLET free ship

Buy It Now: $9.00
Time Left: 35m

TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMER ENERGON SCORPONOK (ARMADA RID)

Buy It Now: $74.25
Time Left: 35m

Transformers G1 METROPLEX Excellent Condition- VINTAGE 1985!!!

Buy It Now: $29.99
Time Left: 37m

G1 TRANSFORMERS 25TH ANNIVERSARY *OPTIMUS PRIME* DVD & COMIC RARE MISB AFA 20TH

Buy It Now: $99.99
Time Left: 37m

Transformers Energon Powerlinx GRIMLOCK and SWOOP --HARD TO FIND!

Price: $28.00 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 38m

TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMER ENERGON LANDMINE (ARMADA RID)

Buy It Now: $44.25
Time Left: 40m

vintage SUPER GO BOTS gobots BARON VON JOY WEAPON free ship toystoystoys4

Buy It Now: $10.00
Time Left: 43m

G1 Transformers STRAFE #3 Computron toystoystoys4

Buy It Now: $15.00
Time Left: 44m

Transformers Prime Japan Micron Minicon Peaceman Blowpipe Aimless FREE SHIPPING!

Buy It Now: $90.00
Time Left: 45m

TRANSFORMERS BOT SHOTS SUPER BOT BUMBLEBEE & REG. BUMBLEBEE SERIES 1 BOTH MISP

Price: $12.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 46m

vintage Transformers PREHISTORY ANIMAL WEAPON free ship toystoystoys4

Buy It Now: $10.00
Time Left: 46m

NEW BRIGHT BUMP BOBBY FIREMAN BENNY CLOWN ROBOT

Buy It Now: $59.99
Time Left: 46m

G1 Transformers WEIRDWOLF BODY #5 toystoystoys4

Buy It Now: $20.00
Time Left: 48m