Vintage collectibles like toys have a special appeal for collectors. While collecting antiques like toys is a good investment, often the toy was something we remember from childhood because we played with it when we were little. Finding an antique toy that we remember playing with as kids adds not only value to our group of vintage collectibles, but great memories and lots of nostalgia come with it.
Toys are types of vintage collectibles that almost everyone can relate to. While not everyone liked dolls, or depression glass, or any other number of vintage collectibles that people commonly collect today, almost everyone played with toys and enjoyed them. And antique toys make great collectibles because their usually made so well out of such sturdy materials when they're first manufactured, but the longer they're available, the more cheaply their made. As vintage collectibles, antique toys don't just remind us of childhood, they harken back to a time when quality seemed more important.
How do you know whether old toys are antiques or not? The rule of thumb is that toys 50 years or older are considered antiques. Yet some toys that are only a decade or two age called also be considered vintage collectibles among toy buffs, generally if the game I is no longer manufactured or the construction is vastly different only 10 to 20 years later.
When you're looking for antiques like toys, always take the condition of the item into account. A mint condition items is usually worth much than vintage collectibles that are in good condition. Examine the toy closely, because everyone's definition of "good" and "mint" might vary a little. Ask the seller questions about the antique toy, and maybe do a little research on that particular type of toy to make sure you can place the item in the right period. As if it's been repaired, how it's been cleaned, and any history that specific item has. The seller might not be trying to intentionally deceive you, but might not know that much about toy vintage collectibles, either.
Vintage collectibles, especially toys, do offer more than just investment opportunities. The fun of collecting antique toys is an important point. Don't skip over a certain item because maybe it's not quite old enough, or it's not in the greatest condition, if you really would like to have it, just for fun. The biggest value of any collection of antiques is the joy it brings you, so collect the toys you really want in addition to those that seem like good investments.
Also, listen to your instincts. While the toy antiques you're looking at might not be valuable right now, who knows how valuable they might be in the future? When toys were originally purchased, after all, they were intended for childhood amusement. No one thought to save them because they knew they'd be worth something someday. You might end up with a bunch of vintage collectibles that shoot up in value later.
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