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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:

Beanie Buddies

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

TY BIG BOOS Boo's BEANIE Buddies "PETUNIA" Lavender Bunny 10" Toy -plush toys

Buy It Now: $8.89
Time Left: 1h 33m

BB BUDDY * BIRTHDAY Ty Beanie Bear Buddies MWMT

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 2h 15m

CHOPS * LAMB BUDDY Ty Beanie Buddy Buddies MWMT

Buy It Now: $11.99
Time Left: 2h 15m

NIPPONIA BUDDY * JAPAN EXCLUSIV Ty Beanie Buddies MWMT

Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 2h 16m

SHAMROCK IRISH BUDDY * Ty Beanie Bear Buddies MWMT

Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 2h 17m

Blue Lizzy the lizard Ty Beanie Baby

Price: $2.00
Buy It Now: $4.00
Time Left: 2h 27m

ALMOND * TAN BEAR BUDDY Ty Beanie Buddies MWMT

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 3h 2m

Ty Beanie Buddy Clubby 3 2000 Beanie Babies Official club with hang tag intact

Price: $4.99
Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 4h 7m

Ty Garfield Beanie Buddy 2004 tush tag &Ty Hang tag still intact Stuffed animal

Price: $5.95
Buy It Now: $8.95
Time Left: 4h 7m

Beanie Buddies Collection ~Ty Plush Praying Bear 9" tall

Price: $5.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 30m

2001 Retired TY Plush Beanie Buddy Buddies Bald Eagle BALDY with Tags

Buy It Now: $11.00
Time Left: 5h 31m

2001 Retired TY Plush Beanie Buddy Buddies Frog PRINCE with Tags

Buy It Now: $11.00
Time Left: 5h 31m

2005 Retired TY Plush Beanie Buddy Buddies Nick Jr.’s BLUE’S CLUES

Buy It Now: $11.00
Time Left: 5h 31m

2000 Retired TY Plush Beanie Buddy Buddies Tan and Brown Dog RUFUS

Buy It Now: $11.00
Time Left: 5h 31m

Original *PRINCESS* Beanie Buddy Retired RARE Collector

Price: $25.69
Buy It Now: $75.00
Time Left: 6h 48m

Original *INCH* Beanie Buddy Retired RARE Collector

Price: $19.95
Buy It Now: $55.00
Time Left: 6h 55m

TY PUNKIES POLKA DOT BLACK WHITE DOG NEW WITH TAGS 13 INCH

Buy It Now: $6.29
Time Left: 7h 3m

Ty Beanie Buddies Grace Praying Bunny Great for Easter & Spring

Price: $3.99
Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 7h 23m

VALOR TY BEANIE AND BUDDY SET MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $17.99
Time Left: 7h 31m

CUPID TY BEANIE AND BUDDY SET MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 7h 31m

HERDER TY BEANIE AND BUDDY SET MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $20.87
Time Left: 7h 33m

STARLETT TY BEANIE AND BUDDY SET MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $26.09
Time Left: 7h 33m

SUNDAR TY BUDDY BUDDIES MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $43.49
Time Left: 7h 33m

DARLING TY BEANIE AND BUDDY SET MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $25.22
Time Left: 7h 33m

RAGS TY CLASSIC MINT WITH MINT TAGS COLLECTOR QUALITY

Buy It Now: $26.09
Time Left: 7h 33m

KNUCKLES TY BUDDY BUDDIES MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $23.48
Time Left: 7h 33m

CAESAR TY CLASSIC MINT WITH MINT TAGS COLLECTOR QUALITY

Buy It Now: $34.79
Time Left: 7h 33m

BUCKSHOT TY CLASSIC MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $26.09
Time Left: 7h 33m

CHICA TY CLASSIC MINT WITH MINT TAGS COLLECTOR QUALITY

Buy It Now: $34.79
Time Left: 7h 33m

SAKURA 1 I TY BEANIE AND BUDDY SET MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $21.74
Time Left: 7h 33m

FRAIDY TY BEANIE AND BUDDY SET MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 7h 33m

CHINOOK TY BEANIE AND BUDDY SET MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $18.99
Time Left: 7h 33m

SPOOKSIE TY PLUFFIES PLUFFY MINT WITH MINT TAGS

Buy It Now: $18.99
Time Left: 7h 33m

New Mom The Bear TY Beanie Buddy Retired

Buy It Now: $4.99
Time Left: 7h 54m

1999 Retired TY Beanie Buddy Buddies Jellyfish GOOCHY

Buy It Now: $10.00
Time Left: 7h 58m

Ty 1999 Holiday Teddy - retired

Price: $2.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 8h 36m