How do I sell my doll collection?

How do I sell my doll collection?

If going through a doll professional didn’t work out or your collection doesn’t have much value, you can always…

1. Have an estate/garage/yard sale.
2. Sell through Social Media sites. Facebook has many groups for you to sell your dollies.
3. Visit DollShowUSA.com to check out the doll shows in your area.

What kind of dolls are collectible?

Collectible Dolls: A Brief Guide to Brands & Values

• Collectible Doll Materials. Antique dolls were usually made of wax, papier mâché, wood, china, bisque, or cloth.
• French BeBe Dolls.
• German Dolly-Faced Dolls.
• Mama Dolls.
• Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls.
• Barbie Dolls.

How much is a 1985 Cabbage Patch doll worth?

The most expensive Cabbage Patch doll ever A 1985 Cabbage Doll called Teresa Ann sold on ebay for $2000 in April this year. The green-eyed cutie with a dimple in her left cheek still had the signature of creator Xavier Roberts on her bottom, which may have helped her fetch such a grand price.

How much is a Ashton Drake doll worth?

Price: Around $200 to $300 each, if mint; $1,000 to $1,500 for full set mint and all original. In very good condition (missing some of the original outfits; some flaws and crazing), from $100 to $150 each. Comments: Dolls shown have original outfits but are lacking their pins.

Are 1990s porcelain dolls worth anything?

Porcelain dolls that were made 80 to 100 years ago or more can be quite valuable. A quick scan of the auction and buy-it-now listings on eBay finds porcelain doll values ranging from around $5 and $10 to several thousand dollars or more but no dolls listed above $10,000.

How can you tell if a doll is collectible?

Examine the Doll Note the size of the doll, the material the doll is made of, the type of eyes, hair and clothing details. Next, check the doll for markings. Most doll marks are found on the back of the head, on the torso, and sometimes the feet. All letters, numbers, and symbols may be important.

What should I pay for a porcelain doll at an estate sale?

The art of pricing an estate sale isn’t easy. It has to be affordable enough for potential buyers, yet brings fair market value for the seller. Here are some resources to help you identify and price antique porcelain dolls at estate sales. Doll prices can range from $10 to $2,000 or more.

Is there a market for antique porcelain dolls?

Antique porcelain doll collecting isn’t as popular as it used to be with today’s generation, but there are plenty of collectors worldwide that will browse estate sales and online estate auctions just to find their prized piece. Photo Credit: Estate Sales by Amy Stoody at an upcoming estate sale.

Where are most dolls made in the world?

Doll manufacturing spread across the world with many dolls mostly manufactured in Europe, Australia and the United States. Antique porcelain, china, or bisque dolls are the most common, but antique dolls can also be made from various materials. Composition, resin, rubber, vinyl, and wood dolls can also be found.

When did people start to collect antique dolls?

The obsession of collecting antique dolls began after World War II, a few toy-makers started reproducing a more detailed, larger version of the bisque dolls from the 1800’s. An interest in antique porcelain dolls grew quickly when batches were made to depict certain famous people.