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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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Yu-Gi-Oh Arcana Force Ex - the Light Ruler DT11-JP002 Rare Parallel Mint

Buy It Now: $1.50
Time Left: 25m

Yu-Gi-Oh Gusta Squirrel DT11-JP026 Rare Parallel Mint

Buy It Now: $2.99
Time Left: 25m

Yu-Gi-Oh 2002 LIMITED EDITION #4 Marik Pack Sealed

Buy It Now: $19.99
Time Left: 49m

Yu-Gi-Oh Caam, Serenity of Gusto DT10-JP024 Super Parallel Rare Foil Mint

Buy It Now: $14.99
Time Left: 59m

Yu-Gi-Oh Mezuki DT13-JP011 Normal Parallel Mint

Buy It Now: $7.99
Time Left: 59m

Marvel HeroClix Miniatures: The Infinity Gauntlet Month 2 Organized Play Kit

Buy It Now: $274.95
Time Left: 1h 4m

Yu-Gi-Oh Magician's Valkyria SD16-JPSE2 Normal Parallel

Buy It Now: $39.99
Time Left: 1h 7m

Yu-Gi-Oh Drillroid DT03-JP006 Rare Parallel Mint

Buy It Now: $1.50
Time Left: 1h 51m

Yu-Gi-Oh Ally of Justice - Researcher DT03-JP025 Mint

Buy It Now: $1.30
Time Left: 1h 52m

Yu-Gi-Oh Ally of Justice - Enemy Catcher DT03-JP026

Buy It Now: $1.00
Time Left: 1h 52m

Yu-Gi-Oh Worm Jeetrikups DT02-JP034 Rare Paralle Mint

Buy It Now: $1.50
Time Left: 1h 55m

POSTER YU-GI-OH INVASION OF MARS 20X33 POSTER MINT

Price: $6.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 2h

Yu-Gi-Oh Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord WJMP-JP008

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

Yu-Gi-Oh Vairon Material DT09-JP045 Rare Parallel Mint

Buy It Now: $2.50
Time Left: 3h 10m

YUGIOH BIG SHIELD GARDNA DL09-EN004 GREEN DUELIST LEAGUE BRAND NEW UNUSED PROMO

Buy It Now: $2.69
Time Left: 3h 42m

YUGIOH BIG SHIELD GARDNA DUELIST LEAGU DL09-EN004 BLUE BRAND NEW UNUSED PROMO MT

Buy It Now: $2.69
Time Left: 3h 43m

YUGIOH BIG SHIELD GARDNA DL09-EN004 BRONZE DUELIST LEAGUE BRAND NEW UNUSED PROMO

Buy It Now: $2.69
Time Left: 3h 45m

YUGIOH Jump Comics Winged Chimera (G4-B2)

Buy It Now: $11.95
Time Left: 3h 48m

DUELIST LEAGUE ELEMENTAL HERO NEOS DL12-EN001 PURPLE YUGIOH BRAND NEW UNUSED

Buy It Now: $3.65
Time Left: 3h 57m

ELEMENTAL HERO NEOS DL12-EN001 GREEN YUGIOH DUELIST LEAGUE BRAND NEW UNUSED

Buy It Now: $3.65
Time Left: 3h 59m

DUELIST LEAGUE ELEMENTAL HERO NEOS DL12-EN001 RED YUGIOH PROMO BRAND NEW UNUSED

Buy It Now: $3.65
Time Left: 3h 59m

YUGIOH DUELIST LEAGUE UFO TURTLE DL12-EN002 BLUE

Buy It Now: $2.34
Time Left: 4h 31m

YUGIOH DUELIST LEAGUE GIANT GERM DL12-EN003 BLUE

Buy It Now: $3.14
Time Left: 4h 41m

YUGIOH DUELIST LEAGUE GIANT GERM DL12-EN003 GREEN

Buy It Now: $3.14
Time Left: 4h 42m

YUGIOH DUELIST LEAGUE GIANT GERM DL12-EN003 PURPLE

Buy It Now: $3.14
Time Left: 4h 43m

No. 11 Big Eye VB14-JP002 Ultra Japanese

Buy It Now: $11.50
Time Left: 4h 51m

No. 16 Ruler of Color - Shock Ruler VB14-JP001 Ultra JP

Buy It Now: $12.50
Time Left: 4h 51m

YUGIOH DUELIST LEAGUE GIANT GERM DL12-EN003 RED

Buy It Now: $3.14
Time Left: 5h 7m

No.6, OOPArts Atlanthal VJMP-JP069 Ultra Japanese

Buy It Now: $10.80
Time Left: 5h 7m

YUGIOH DUELIST LEAGUE PROMO MOTHER GRIZZLY DL12-EN004 PURPLE NEW UNUSED

Buy It Now: $2.72
Time Left: 5h 22m

YUGIOH DUELIST LEAGUE PROMO MOTHER GRIZZLY DL12-EN004 RED UNUSED NEW

Buy It Now: $2.72
Time Left: 5h 26m

YUGIOH IRON BLACKSMITH KOTETSU DL12-EN006 BLUE DUELIST LEAGUE PROMO NEW UNUSED

Buy It Now: $3.14
Time Left: 5h 44m

YUGIOH IRON BLACKSMITH KOTETSU DL12-EN006 GREEN DUELIST LEAGUE NEW UNUSED PROMO

Buy It Now: $3.14
Time Left: 5h 46m

YUGIOH IRON BLACKSMITH KOTETSU DL12-EN006 PURPLE DUELIST LEAGUE NEW UNUSED PROMO

Buy It Now: $3.14
Time Left: 5h 47m

YUGIOH IRON BLACKSMITH KOTETSU DL12-EN006 RED DUELIST LEAGUE NEW UNUSED PROMO

Buy It Now: $3.14
Time Left: 5h 48m

YUGIOH BLADE NIGHT DUELIST LEAGUE DL09-EN007 SILVER

Buy It Now: $1.94
Time Left: 6h