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Venturing into Doll Collecting
Not all doll collectors make a conscious decision to become doll collectors at the beginning of our collection. We can buy our first collectible doll simply because we found a particular collectible doll simply irresistible. Much we all have our own reasons, probably unconsciously, to purchase that first collectible doll. Passion, warmth and excitement, in all likelihood influence your decision to start a doll collection.
There are a number of doll collections that bring the child in us, others have an uncanny way of the mother in us.
We can provide the perfect mother of these children who never tantrums never be sick, no dirty clothes to wash and no pajama drill. We can cuddle them if and when we so desire and in busy times, we let them sleep. We can buy new clothes and accessories them as our budget, but if we do not at least they will not mind.
There are so many different collectible dolls and doll collectors there. Dolls you buy at the local store are not classified as collectible dolls. These can have great fun and invaluable to the children playing with them, but they will not increase in value, except for sentimental value. On the other hand, one-of-a-kind dolls created by world famous pop artists. The waiting time for such dolls are understandably very long and the purchaser would expect to pay thousands for this artwork. These dolls are obviously beyond the reach of the average doll collector. In the middle of the two are a great number of collectors dolls, created by renowned pop artists available on the market at prices that would be affordable for most budgets, and these are the dolls that are responsible for the growing popularity in doll collecting.
If you are new to the exciting world of doll collecting you will be amazed at the selection of dolls available for pop collectors today. If you have decided to venture into doll collecting then it may be that your biggest stumbling block will be deciding what type or particular artist / artists dolls you want to include in your collection. Nowadays the use of Internet access to various collections doll is literally only an Internet connection away.
Guidelines for newcomers to the world of doll collecting: –
• Try to get as much information as you can – from the Internet, bookstores, libraries and specialized journals.
Information • Make sure that you use for your decision on is factual and well-informed basis.
• Research previous work of a pop artist and their selling platforms before making a final decision.
• Determine whether the dolls are issued with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Reputable doll galleries only sell dolls of exceptional quality.
Make sure that, above all, regardless of the type of collectible doll you decide for your collection that you would welcome with the idea of owning not one but a whole collection of these dolls.
About the Author
Laura is an avid doll collector who is intent on attracting as many people as possible to the world of doll collecting. She invites you to visit her site Ashton Drake Dolls
If you have a particular interest in Collectible Play Dolls recommended article What to Look For When Considering a Collectible Play Doll For Your Child
Was I right to let my girlfriend about her doll collection?
She always talks about her childhood doll collection and give them more attention than she gives me, so I told her to pick between me and the dolls. She said she could not do, so I left her. Was it the right decision?
Yes, you have to get them to lifeless objects every time. If she can not choose between your love and plastic toys, she is clearly not very strongly attached to you. In my opinion it is still really weird to you as an adult dolls woman and show that you're still stuck in childhood. Find a woman who works as an adult.
Libby’s American Girl Doll Collection
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Collection of #3 & #4 Barbie Ponytails and a RARE 1961 NIPPLE BROWNETTE (BC) !!! $18,250.00 |
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Barbie collection liquidation 125 New/Old stock pre 1998 dolls $6,999.89 |
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JONETTE STABBERT Handmade One Of A Kind Cloth Doll Collection From Amsterdam $5,500.00 |
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custom built lighted oak cabinets with built in doll collection $5,000.00 |
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HUGE Barbie Doll Collection Over 125 Barbie Dolls from 1988-2007 New in Boxes $4,999.99 |
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19 ATTIC BABIES BY MARTY MASCHINO, WONDERFUL COLLECTION . $4,000.00 |
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BARBIE COLLECTION: 54 BARBIES ALL NIB!!!!!! $3,800.00 |
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Cabbage Patch Doll Collection-85′ Porcelain-Certificate $3,665.00 |
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105 German Half Dolls Fabulous 50 Year Collection $3,500.00 |
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Huge Barbie Collection! 92+! Most MIB NRFB! Alot of RARE and expensive barbies! $3,000.00 |
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FULL SET DISNEY PRINCESS DESIGNER COLLECTION DOLLS ARIEL,BELLE,JASMINE,RAPUNZEL $2,931.30 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Max & Moritz – Wilhelm Busch Collection $2,500.00 |
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COLLECTION OF 16 PORCELAIN CABBAGE PATCH DOLLS BY XAVIER ROBERTS FOR APPLAUSE CO $2,200.00 |
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OOAK PAUL CREES COLLECTION 1998 THUJA 28″ WAX ARTIST PROOF NEW TINA BERRY $2,199.99 |
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The Strong Museum Collection 18″ Mad Hatter Collectible Doll $179.99 |
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GROUP OF FIVE ANTIQUE DOLLS FROM MY COLLECTION BEAUTIFUL BIG GIRLS. MOA- LHK- $1,800.00 |
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1988 – 2009 HOLIDAY BARBIES LOT COLLECTION 23 DOLLS NEW $1,899.00 |
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2000 Barbie Fashion Model Collection BFMC DISPLAY CASE ~ ONLY 175 MADE RARE $1,800.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – The Lullaby League from The Wizard of Oz $1,850.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – The Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland $1,850.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz $1,750.00 |
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Holiday Christmas Barbie Collection-You Will Never Find $1,500.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz Collection $1,575.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Alice in Wonderland $1,475.00 |
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Collection of Happy Holidays Barbies 1988 – 2008 (with Hallmark Ornaments) $1,399.00 |
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1988 – 1998 HOLIDAY BARBIES LOT COLLECTION 11 DOLLS NEW $1,299.00 |
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Little Rascals/Our Gang Ultimate Hamilton Doll Collection plus Bonus $1,200.00 |
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Barbie Fantasy Goddesses Intl. Beauty Collection $1,200.00 |
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Disney Princess Designer 5 Doll Collection BRAND NEW only 4000 Worldwide $1,225.00 |
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BIGGEST BRATZ & BOYZ Collection EVER On Ebay! 269 Bratz and 3,000+Accessories $999.99 |
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INSTANCE TWIGGY COLLECTION – Must See $1,200.00 |
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ESTATE SALE! FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION OOAK “DEMETRIA” BY DOLL MAKER NORMA HUNT $1,200.00 |
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( 2 ) Tattoo TOKIDOKI & HARD ROCK CAFE Barbie Dolls HIGHLY Collectible! NEW HTF! $1,135.00 |
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Holiday Barbie Collection 1992-2011 Lot 20 $1,100.00 |
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7 Dolls from Alice in Wonderland by Faith Wick – Exquisite & Unique Collection $920.00 |
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN BARBIE LOT COLLECTION MIB $999.00 |
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Chantrell collectible Porcelain Doll Pat Thompson 1/12 $995.00 |
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Disney Designer Collection Dolls Cinderella Mulan Belle Limited Edition Sold Out $989.99 |
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Precious Moments Bridal Doll Set “Love Forever True” by Ashton-Drake Collection $1,000.00 |
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Holiday Barbie Collection $1,000.00 |
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RARE ONE OF A KIND COLLECTIBLE CELEBRITY DOLL EARTHA KITT, NRFB $999.99 |
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Barbie 300+ pc collection – Dolls, furniture, cars, cloths & more – Make Offer $999.99 |
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ZAWIERUSZYNSKI – “DINKA” – 2012 COLLECTION – 31″ – LE 100 $995.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – The March Hare $985.00 |
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Kaye Wiggs BJD MSD Layla White Elf + Monique Gold Collection Wig $950.00 |
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Authentic Goebel Early Porcelain Tea Cozy Doll Complete Collection Handpainted $900.00 |
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♥♥AG Kailey Whole Collection; NEW; Free shipping; Great set♥♥ $925.00 |
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Orange Pekoe Barbie Victorian Tea Porcelain Collection Limited Edition MIB $899.99 |
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Orange Pekoe Barbie Victorian Tea Porcelain Collection $899.99 |
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Beautiful, Collectible Franklin Mint Czarina Alexandra Doll w/ Trunk Wardrobe $800.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Zinnia Fairy – The Flower Fairies Collection $825.00 |
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Precious Moments Blessings Baby Doll Set by Ashton-Drake Collection – Set of 4 $800.00 |
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Disney Designer Collection Dolls Cinderella & SnowWhite Limited Edition Sold Out $779.99 |
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I Love Lucy Barbie Collection!!!!!!! ~Lot of 19!!! $800.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Lavender Fairy – The Flower Fairies Collection $795.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Rose Fairy – The Flower Fairies Collection $795.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Hazel-Nut Fairy – Flower Fairies Collection $795.00 |
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Wonderful Antique Paris Doll_Marked SFBJ_22″ Tall_From My Own Private Collection $725.00 |
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Happy Holiday Barbie Doll collection of 10 dolls $750.00 |
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American Girl Mini 25th Birthday Anniversary Collectible Dolls Complete Set NEW $750.00 |
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VLASTA COLLECTIBLE DOLL — KATCHA — BY PAT THOMPSON $695.00 |
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Disney Princess Designer 3 First Dolls Collection BRAND NEW Limited Edition $725.00 |
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Franklin Mint Jackie Doll Complete Collection MIB 12 Outfits and Brand New Doll! $699.00 |
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Lot 4 Royal Jewel Barbie Collection QUEEN OF SAPPHIRES $675.00 |
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HERE IS PETER PLAYPAL TOTAL ORIG EVEN HAS HIS CAP.FROM MY COLLECTION. L@@K $695.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Heather Fairy – The Flower Fairies Collection $695.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Red Clover Fairy – Flower Fairies Collection $695.00 |
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Lieutenant Lollipop Nutcracker Doll by Katherine’s Collection! Merry Christmas! $693.00 |
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ULTRA RARE Katherine’s Collection Elephant Doll “Claude” by Wayne Kleski $649.00 |
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Elvis Presley World Doll Limited Edition Collection – Celebrity Series ~ RARE $599.99 |
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Collectible Russian 10 pc Handpainted Nesting Doll Roman Gods Matryoshka 9.5″ $629.00 |
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Baby Lieschen – Annette Himstedt – Vinyl Doll! Collectible! Super Adorable! $599.00 |
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Orange Pekoe Victorian Tea Porcelain Collection Barbie Limited Edition ~ RARE ~ $600.00 |
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NEW APHRODITE BARBIE DOLL GREEK GODESS FANTASY SERIES COLLECTABLE KEEPSAKE RARE $585.28 |
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WIZARD of OZ ANNALEE DOLL COLLECTION VERY RARE HARD TO FIND ALL!!! $599.00 |
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ARIEL DISNEY DESIGNER PRINCESS COLLECTION DOLL LIMITED EDITION SOLD OUT 8000 $599.00 |
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Vintage Doll & Troll Lot Collection 40 + Hundreds of Vintage Clothes RaRe DAM $589.99 |
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HILARY GIRL 23″ ALL PROCELAIN BY DIANNA EFFNER 1987 ULTIMATE COLLECTION. $595.00 |
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Barbie fashion model collection flight attendant Barbie Japan-limited gold label $600.00 |
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Barbie Collectibles-Limited Ed-Royal Jewels Collection $599.95 |
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collection of antique porcelain dollhouse dolls $599.90 |
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Set of 6 Franklin Heirloom Wizard of Oz Collection Dorothy Glinda Wicked Witch + $550.00 |
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Barbie Doll Collection 1986-2005 $550.00 |
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HILDEGARD GUNZEL – SYLVIA-LOUISE COLLECTIBLE DOLL $550.00 |
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HILDEGARD GUNZEL – MARIE CAPRICE GORGEOUS COLLECTIBLE DOLL $550.00 |
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Barbie Portrait Collection all 3 Isabelle, Camille, Emma $550.00 |
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LOT OF 25 1993-96 NRFB COLLECTIBLE BARBIE DOLLS + BONUS $499.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Gardener Five from Alice in Wonderland $535.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Gardener Two from Alice in Wonderland $535.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Palmer Cox Brownies Collection – The Canadian $535.00 |
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R John Wright Collectible Dolls – Palmer Cox Brownies Collection – The Policeman $535.00 |
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Polly collectible resin doll by Pamela Erff $495.00 |
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RARE Marie Osmond Doll IRIS – Collectible Fairy 2008 $499.00 |
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ASHTON-DRAKE “BRIANNA”" SO TRULY REAL COLLECTIBLE DOLL. ARTIST SANDY FABER HTF $500.00 |
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Amish Blessings Porcelain Doll Collection $475.00 |
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vintage and MOD huge mixed lot-instant collection LOOK! $499.00 |
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Holiday Barbie Collection 1990-2005 $450.00 |
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RARE Danbury Mint Vintage Barbie Figurine Collection $510.00 |
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Limited Edition Collectible KISS Dolls Set $425.00 |
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NIB MATTEL HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS COLLECTION GONE WITH THE WIND 5 DOLLS $500.00 |
