Venturing Into Doll Collecting
Venturing Into Doll Collecting
Not all doll collectors make a conscious decision to become doll collectors at the start of our collection. We may purchase our first collectible doll simply because we found a particular collectible doll simply irresistible. Deep down all of us have our own reasons, most probably subconsciously, for purchasing that first collectible doll. Passion, warmth and excitement will, in all likelihood influence your decision to start a doll collection.
There are some doll collections that bring out the child in us whereas others have an uncanny way of bringing out the mother in us.
We can be the perfect mother to these children who never throw tantrums, never get 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 can leave them to sleep peacefully. We can buy new clothes and accessories for them when our budget allows, but if we don't at least they won't mind.
There are as many different collectible dolls as there are doll collectors. Toy dolls that you purchase at the local store are not classified as collectible dolls. They may be extremely cute and have priceless value for the children who play with them, but they will not increase in value, other than sentimental value. At the other extreme there are one-of-a-kind dolls created by world renowned doll artists. The waiting periods for these dolls are understandably extremely long and the purchaser would expect to pay thousands for this piece of artwork. These dolls are obviously beyond the reach of the average doll collector. In the middle of the two are a vast number of collectible dolls, created by renowned doll artists that are 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 doll collectors today. If you have decided to venture into doll collecting then it may be that your biggest stumbling block will be in deciding what particular type or which particular artist/artists dolls you wish to include in your collection. Nowadays with the use of Internet access to the various doll collections is literally only an Internet connection away.
Guidelines for newcomers to the world of doll collecting:-
• Get as much information as you possibly can - from the Internet, bookstores, libraries and specialized magazines.
• Make sure that information you use to base your decision on is factual and knowledgeable.
• Research previous work of any doll artist and their selling platforms before making a final decision.
• Determine whether the dolls are issued with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Reputable doll galleries will only sell dolls of exceptional quality.
Make sure, above all else, that whatever type of collectible doll you decide upon for your collection that you would welcome the idea of owning not one, but a whole collection of these dolls.
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
Some recent Doll Collecting auctions on eBay:
Vintage Ken Barbie Doll & Collecting Book Inventory Collection Tracking Software | US $39.95 End Date: Friday Feb-10-2012 21:38:24 PST Buy It Now for only: US $39.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Patricia R. Smith French Dolls in Color Collecting History book
 | US $14.75 End Date: Saturday Feb-11-2012 7:41:37 PST Buy It Now for only: US $14.75 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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