| Are you, like me, enchanted by the vast amount of | | | | the fact they are no longer made has greatly |
| collectible antique toys that are around at the | | | | increased their collectibility, especially amongst young |
| moment? Avid collectors proudly show off their | | | | collectors. Anything to do with baseball has always |
| collections and take great pride in them. Some even | | | | been popular, and will continue to be so. Bats, cards |
| go as far as giving them a room of their own in their | | | | and gloves are little bits of history from the past |
| house. | | | | years of one of America's greatest pastimes. |
| Whichever type of toy is your favorite, there will be | | | | Don't dismiss an item you really like because of a few |
| some out there for you to snap up. The best place | | | | scratches or blemishes. This could actually add to the |
| to get them is online, but be warned, you will be | | | | value, depending on the type of toy. |
| surprised at some of the prices they go for. | | | | Every year, antique toys get older and older, and |
| One of the top toys to collect is still Barbie Dolls. | | | | therefore increase in value. Even if you aren't a |
| Keep them in their boxes and the value will soar, | | | | particular fan, check out what old toys you have |
| especially limited edition ones. My sister has a | | | | before throwing them in the trash. It's amazing what |
| collection of all the Barbies and they are displayed | | | | that old, battered teddy bear or doll could be worth |
| chronologically. In such good condition they will be | | | | to the right person. There is an old saying that applies |
| worth a lot of money. | | | | to all kinds of old items; one mans junk is another |
| Another old favorite is the jack in the box. These | | | | mans treasure. |
| weren't very popular at all when I was young, but | | | | |