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One of the most popular forms of antique collectibles are antique dolls and there are some that can bring in an astonishing amount of money. Whether you have an old collection of vintage dolls, or you are trying to find one to complete your collection, there are several collector’s items that can be worth a lot of money. Here’s a quick guide to the most valuable antique dolls that are currently on the market and widely available to collectors.
Madame Alexander Dolls
These are incredibly popular antique dolls and many of them are worth a great deal of money. If you can find older editions that are in good shape, you can end up with quite a good investment. These dolls are among the most ornate and can fetch five figures or more at auction. Look for dolls that are hand painted and still have their original outfits in good shape. They will be the ones that will have the highest values.
Barbie Dolls
America’s love affair with Barbie has been going on for decades, and these dolls remain some of the most popular on the market. While the new ones produced every year have some value, especially the collectible editions, it is the antique dolls that will have the highest sale prices. One of the best places to find a huge amount of Barbie dolls are online auction sites. However, you can come across a rare find at a garage sale, if you keep your eyes open.
Raggedy Ann Dolls
Who would think as simple rag doll could be valuable? Antique dolls of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy are actually worth a pretty penny and they are incredibly hard to find. If you have an old doll sitting up in the attic, it may be time to dust it off and get it appraised. Originals are highly sought after and collectors will pay a great deal of money to get their hands on one.
Limited Edition Dolls
There are many companies that put out dolls many years ago, and although they may not have the prominence of Madame Alexandar dolls, many of these antique dolls are worth a lot of money today. If you come across a porcelain doll that is more than fifty years old and in great shape, you may want to get it appraised. You never know, you may just have a gold mine on your hands.
Antique dolls are a great collectible and it is fun to get children interested in them. Keep in mind however that valuable dolls don’t belong in their little hands, since it is all too easy to break them. If you do decide to display them in your home and you have young children, it is best to lock them up so that they are not harmed. Children may not mean to break things, but it can be devastating to lose a valuable doll. It is simply easier to do all that you can to protect them.
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Originally posted 2008-09-29 05:35:17. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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