| After its tremendous launch in 1959, more and more | | | | and Barbie collectors will give better view on the |
| people continued to collect Barbie dolls because of its | | | | prospective career. |
| potential future value. From young girls, teenagers up | | | | 4. Look and join local clubs. Barbie collectors clubs are |
| to older women who were fond of collecting | | | | popular nowadays. If you can join at least one or |
| dolls-especially vintage dolls-Barbie has become quite a | | | | two, you can get the latest updates in the world of |
| commodity. | | | | Barbie collectors in your area or around the world. |
| COLLECTING BARBIE | | | | 5. Make sure that you know and you are updated |
| What begins as a mere hobby of collecting Barbie | | | | with prices. Being updated with the prices of certain |
| dolls can actually be a great investment if not, a | | | | Barbie pieces can help you determine if the item |
| career itself. Being one of the most sought-after | | | | you've seen in a flea market or a store is worth your |
| products in the world of doll industry, a Barbie doll | | | | money. |
| has definitely a great potential because of its | | | | 6. Familiarize yourself with the Barbie doll's qualities, |
| increasing value. | | | | uniqueness, and workmanship. Getting the facts |
| Today, most of Barbie dolls created by Mattel, Inc. | | | | about the Barbie doll's unique characteristics and |
| are Collector or Limited Editions. So if you're planning | | | | workmanship will help you identify its present and |
| to become a Barbie collector yourself, you must | | | | future value. |
| remember these tips: | | | | 7. Buy those pieces that appeal to you the most. |
| 1. Make sure that you stay informed about the latest | | | | This will develop your keen eye in knowing what is |
| in the world of Barbie Collections. You can do this by | | | | valuable or not. |
| surfing the Net about the latest items, auctions and | | | | To help Barbie collectors, Barbie Collector introduced |
| price ranges. | | | | a color-coded "tier structure" in 2004. This system |
| 2. Take time to read books and magazines. Reading | | | | offers tiers that represent an identifiable level of doll |
| books about doll collecting can give you better ideas | | | | collecting and also comes with special retail |
| what to look for when buying a vintage doll such as | | | | destinations and elegant packaging designs. The |
| Barbie. Collecting and reading magazines that contain | | | | system sets label colors to segment Barbie Collector |
| articles about Barbie collectors and collecting can also | | | | dolls that include Pink Label, Silver Label, Gold Label |
| help you find rare and valuable pieces. | | | | and Platinum Label. |
| 3. Try to go to shows. Shows that feature Barbie | | | | |