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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:

Accessories

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LOT of THOMAS TRAIN Accessories--Rounded Track, Bridge,

Price: $8.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 17m

LOT OF THOMAS THE TRAIN ITEMS- GARAGE, TALKING ENGINE AND SMALL WOODEN ENGINE

Price: $0.99
Buy It Now: $1.99
Time Left: 26m

Thomas the Train Wood LADY Car & a Flat Magnet

Price: $5.39 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 43m

Learning Curve TWR Deluxe Over Track Signal LCT99382

Buy It Now: $28.74
Time Left: 47m

Learning Curve TWR Toby's Windmill LCT99389

Buy It Now: $36.04
Time Left: 53m

Learning Curve TWR Deluxe Roundhouse LCT99370

Buy It Now: $128.02
Time Left: 53m

9 pc Assorted Thomas & Friends Train TRACKS * Mixed LOT * Wooden

Price: $4.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1h

THOMAS THE TRAIN & FRIENDS LEARNING CURVE WOODEN RAILWAY KNAPFORD COVERED BRIDGE

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 4m

THOMAS THE TRAIN & FRIENDS SODOR SMELTING SHED & JEREMY PLANE HOUSE & TOWER

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 4m

THOMAS THE TRAIN & FRIENDS LEARNING CURVE WOODEN RAILWAY SODOR ENGINE WASH

Price: $29.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 4m

THOMAS THE TRAIN & FRIENDS LEARNING CURVE WOODEN RAILWAY WINDMILL

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 4m

THOMAS THE TRAIN & FRIENDS SODOR ENGINE WORKS WASH AND TRACK

Price: $9.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 4m

THOMAS BRANK WOODEN Gold Clickety Clack BUMPY TRACK w Thomas train Tank & BRIO

Buy It Now: $18.99
Time Left: 1h 22m

SPIRAL RISER EXPANSION PACK - Thomas Up Around Stacking Set R NEW - USA Seller

Price: $21.87 (11 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 53m

THOMAS AND FRIENDS CARRYING CASE FOR DIECAST TRAINS

Price: $16.75
Buy It Now: $21.75
Time Left: 1h 56m

DELUXE RAILROAD CROSSING - Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Train Engine - BNIB

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 2h 33m

Thomas the Train Wooden Scenery Accesories, Cranky the Crane, Small Track Bridge

Price: $7.50 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 54m

THOMAS & FRIENDS Tote-A-Train Playbox NEW Tank Engine Train Portable Storage

Price: $11.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 33m

59 Piece Lot TAKE-A-LONG THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE Tracks & Trains Learning Curve

Price: $26.52 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 35m

30 LARGE MIXED WOOD RISER BLOCKS~ fits WOOD TRAIN TRACK

Buy It Now: $35.99
Time Left: 3h 43m

Lot of 7 Thomas The Tank Engine Train Tracks

Price: $1.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 46m

4 LARGE CURVED TRACK 6.5" SET - Authentic Thomas Wooden Train A NEW - USA Seller

Price: $2.32 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 23m

Thomas Wooden Railway Haunted Mine Retired

Price: $20.00
Buy It Now: $24.99
Time Left: 4h 23m

67 Thomas the Train Plastic Blue Track + Heli diecast & plastic+ plane+ land pad

Price: $5.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 29m

Thomas Wooden Railway Conductor's Shed

Price: $8.99
Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 4h 36m

RARE Thomas Wooden Railway Six Flags Cargo Car NEW

Price: $39.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 40m

Thomas the Train Friends carrying case for trains storage compartments Clarabel

Price: $9.99
Buy It Now: $12.99
Time Left: 4h 44m

WOOD WOODEN TRAIN WHISTLE

Price: $2.25
Buy It Now: $3.25
Time Left: 4h 50m

Thomas Wooden Railway McColl's Pig Shed

Price: $15.00
Buy It Now: $17.00
Time Left: 4h 50m

THOMAS & FRIENDS - REAL WOOD - WACKY TRACK SYSTEM

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 5h 27m

Thomas Wooden Railway Yellow Water Tower with Track

Price: $10.00
Buy It Now: $12.00
Time Left: 5h 30m

Thomas Wooden Railway Yellow Water Tower with Track

Price: $10.00
Buy It Now: $12.00
Time Left: 5h 34m

Thomas & Friends WOODEN Railway 50+ Pc. Sir Topham Hatt Trees Signs RARE!

Price: $12.00
Buy It Now: $34.50
Time Left: 5h 35m

Thomas the train Wooden Maron Bridge 3 piece lot Good Condition !!

Price: $7.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 36m

Fisher Price Thomas the Tank Engine Carry Case

Price: $7.99
Buy It Now: $9.99
Time Left: 5h 40m

THOMAS & FRIENDS - SODOR ZOO CARS with SOUND

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 5h 41m