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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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Lot of Thomas the Train track trains etc. 46 pieces plus 2 trains and 1 car

Price: $22.22 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 36m

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FREINDS EDWARD ERTL BNIB

Buy It Now: $7.88
Time Left: 40m

THOMAS THE TRAIN TANK SIR TOPHAM HAT MUSICAL POP UP JACK IN THE BOX

Price: $13.00
Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 44m

BRIO Thomas The Tank Engine Wooden Train - Bulgy - UK Seller

Buy It Now: $7.88
Time Left: 48m

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE BILL 1990 ERTL RARE

Buy It Now: $9.46
Time Left: 50m

THOMAS THE ENGINE & FRIENDS HAROLD THE HELICOPTER ERTL BNIB

Buy It Now: $9.46
Time Left: 1h

b Thomas the tank engine & friends Ertl diecast engines, D5702, No. 5 James, No.

Price: $9.46 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 1m

MODERN TOYS TRAIN ENGINE TOY 4230 NEW SILVER MOUNTAIN

Price: $19.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1h 6m

THOMAS THE TANK BLACK CARGO CAR W SMELTING YARD CARGO

Buy It Now: $29.95
Time Left: 1h 17m

2004 THOMAS THE TRAIN Deluxe Play Scene w DVD Take Along Playset NEW in box

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 1h 38m

Thomas the Train 21 DVD Lot

Buy It Now: $55.00
Time Left: 1h 44m

New Wooden Roundhouse & Switch Thomas Train Track Brio

Buy It Now: $28.99
Time Left: 2h 5m

Thomas Friends TrackMaster Motorized Engine SALTY & CARGO CAR

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 2h 26m

Thomas and Friends Thomas & water Tower Charger New!!

Price: $7.95
Buy It Now: $9.95
Time Left: 2h 33m

Thomas Friends TrackMaster Motorized Engine DUKE & CARGO CAR

Buy It Now: $15.99
Time Left: 2h 41m

8 Thomas Brio Trains Cars - 26 Wood or Plastic Accessories

Price: $27.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 44m

Thomas The Train 36 pc. Party Favor Set

Buy It Now: $5.99
Time Left: 2h 55m

Thomas The Tank Wooden Harold's Mail Delivery Set

Buy It Now: $74.95
Time Left: 2h 57m

Thomas Trackmaster TROUBLESOME TRUCKS x2 **BRAND NEW**

Buy It Now: $11.04
Time Left: 3h 7m

Thomas & Friends 1 To 10 Play A Sound Active Minds Electronic Book Education

Price: $0.99
Buy It Now: $3.00
Time Left: 3h 27m

SPECIAL LETTER DVD - Thomas The Engine Train Video DVDs A SEALED NEW

Price: $2.50 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 33m

Huge 60 + piece Thomas the Tank Engine wooden engine cargo car lot preowned

Price: $95.44 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 34m

5 Battery Powered Brio Lionel Great Railways Polar Exptess engines preowned

Price: $49.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 43m

Fn108 Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends Kids Apron Set

Price: $8.49 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 52m

Thomas The Tank Engine Die-Cast Ertl Toy Vehicles

Price: $1.56 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 6m

Follow Me Thomas The Train

Price: $20.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 9m

Thomas & Friends Game Rug 31.5"x44" 2 Trains New

Buy It Now: $27.99
Time Left: 4h 13m

THOMAS AND FRIENDS CIRCUS TRAIN PUZZLE - 35 PIECES - WITH TIN LUNCHBOX

Price: $6.50
Buy It Now: $8.00
Time Left: 4h 23m

THOMAS TANK WOODEN MAVIS BRIO ELC COMPATABLE BNIB

Buy It Now: $11.85
Time Left: 4h 45m

NEW Roundhouse Fits Thomas Tank Engine Train Brio Chuggington Wooden Tracks

Price: $15.29 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 52m

THOMAS THE TANK WOODEN PERCY

Price: $1.56 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 4m

SIR TOPHAM HATT'S CAR Take n Play Thomas & Friends BNIP

Buy It Now: $9.46
Time Left: 5h 13m

Thomas' friend Derek NIP #99038 retired

Buy It Now: $29.99
Time Left: 5h 13m

Thomas the Tank Engine Take Along Take n Play LIGHTS & TALKING PERCY

Price: $1.56 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 17m

Thomas the Tank Engine Take Along Take n Play DIESEL V.G.C

Price: $1.56 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 18m

Thomas the Tank Engine Take Along Take n Play METALLIC THOMAS

Price: $9.48 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 5h 18m