| Did you know that Matell estimates that there are | | | | to have a close look at the overall condition, do you |
| 100.000 Barbie doll collectors that 90% of them are | | | | see discoloration. neck splits, body splits, hair that is in |
| middle age woman and that they buy up to 20 dolls | | | | a poor condition, lips chipping, rubbed of texture, are |
| a year? that blew me away to when i saw those | | | | the ears green due to discoloration when wearing ear |
| figures for the first time, that is why vintage Barbie | | | | rings, missing parts, faded clothes act, make certain |
| dolls are so high prized these days and for people ho | | | | that all of the fingers and toes of the doll are still |
| can't take big risk of are on a tight budget i have | | | | intact and that the have a even color. |
| made this guide on what to look out for when you | | | | 3)vintage Barbie Doll Accessories. |
| are buying vintage Barbie doll. | | | | You have to pay close attention to the vintage |
| When you start of collecting vintage Barbie dolls the | | | | Barbie doll accessories, Experts that have been |
| best course of action is to familiarize yourself with all | | | | collecting for years say that the valuable vintage |
| the details you need to know about collecting vintage | | | | Barbie dolls are those wearing outfits that have still all |
| Barbie dolls before you start visiting flea markets, | | | | the precise details, so make sure that you keep that |
| antique shops, toy stores, and other places to | | | | in mind the value of the American is in the |
| purchase a vintage Barbie doll, here are some of my | | | | accessories. |
| best tips i can give to a starting collector. | | | | 4)Metal Tubes. |
| 1) The Date. | | | | Search for vintage Barbie dolls that are created with |
| As you can understand the date that a vintage | | | | metal tubes, if you listen to the expert collectors the |
| Barbie doll is created is very important for the value | | | | number one collectors item is the vintage Barbie doll |
| of the doll so make certain that you take the time to | | | | with the metal tubes in them. |
| inspect the copyright date, the date refers to the | | | | 5) Vintage Barbie Doll Trademark. |
| year the vintage Barbie doll was launched or created. | | | | This is a very important tip always and i really mean |
| TIP: the vintage Barbie dolls that have a high value | | | | always check for the dolls trademark you would be |
| are those marked with "1958" or "Japan" at the rear | | | | surprised how much garbage there is on the market, |
| end or it is marked at the bottom of one of the | | | | so check for the Mattel, Inc. mark. |
| feats. | | | | These are the fife most important steps to get into |
| 2) Condition. | | | | the world of vintage Barbie doll collecting, it is a great |
| One of the most important things is the overall | | | | hobby and a sound investment, vintage Barbie dolls |
| condition, because vintage Barbie dolls are getting | | | | are getting scarcer every day making your dolls rise |
| more worth when time pass by, it is very important | | | | in value. |