#rare dolls

[theriaultsdolls]

Now Online for Pre-Bidding! “The Only Elegance” Marquis Auction. Monday, July 31, 2023 at the Hilton in Bellevue, Washington. Featuring over 400 dolls from doll historians as well as private collectors including Marianne Cieslik, Antje Lode, Marisol Valverde, Keith Kaonis and Louise Hedrick. Order your catalog today for the event. Live attendance bidding, live internet bidding, live telephone bidding and absentee bidding are available. For more information email [email protected] or call 410-224-3655.

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[marylovemew]

Did you ever watch Angelic layer? Did you ever wonder why so little merch was made for the series? Or why only two dolls were made for this series ABOUT dolls? And why they are so rare???

Answering all those questions and MORE in my latest video; a deep dive into Angelic Layer Merch

#clamp #angelic layer #doll #dolls #collector #anime #manga #clamp manga #clamp angelic layer #chobits #rare #MERCH #nostolgic #y2k #retro #rare dolls

[foundwithlove]

#ebayfinds #vintage #antique #kawaii #kewpie #kewpie doll #dollette #cherub doll #rare dolls #cutie patootie

[flurr-fields]

I was snooping around and i found a bunch of old winx club dolls! But i CANNOT find any information on these three at all! HELP!!!

#doll collector #winx club #rare dolls #? #pROBABLY??? #WHO ARE YOUUU #HELP PLZ

[desertdollranch]

hi! so i'm looking to start collecting American Girls, but i have a question on how much i should be paying for each doll. like obviously i expect white bodied/PC dolls in general to be the highest, but how would you gauge a doll out? like, what's the best ranges for major TLC, minor TLC, obviously used but no TLC needed, gently used, NIB? i'm seeing Kirsten's going for $500 plus and while i already have her, i'm trying to gauge how much i should pay to start/restart my collection haha

$500 is definitely the top end of what Kirsten should be selling for. She's a very common doll and is very plentiful on the secondhand market. For that much money I'd expect her to be brand new in the box and with a lot of her collection included. It's good to keep in mind that people can list their dolls for whatever price they want, but they might not necessarily be actually selling for that much.

That said, prices can be very different from one doll to the other, and so I can't give you an exact price that applies to all dolls. A doll's worth is affected not only by the condition they're in, but also by how rare they are, or how in-demand they are, and demand for certain dolls can change a lot in any given time period. So for a very common doll like Kirsten, you can find them for as little as $60 in TLC condition. For a very rare doll like JLY #6, they can easily go for $600+ even in lightly played with condition. For a not-terribly-rare-but-in-high-demand doll like #4, they can go for $300 in played with condition.

Those numbers go up $50 to $100 more if the doll is in mint condition with all original outfit pieces, and go lower if the doll needs major or minor TLC. Or if there are suddenly a lot to choose from on the secondhand market. Or if they were re-released by American Girl, like Molly was this summer. Molly's secondhand prices have gone down a little bit now that she can be bought brand-new from American Girl, and people don't need to bother with the secondhand market if they want Molly. Marie-Grace is another good example of that.... before September of this year, she was in high demand due to her unique and short-lived face mold, but AG brought back her face mold to the Truly Me line, so now any collectors who want a Marie-Grace face mold doll can just buy her new for $115, rather than paying $150+ secondhand. So secondhand Marie-Grace is worth a little less than she was this time last year.

You can definitely collect on a budget, if you're okay with having dolls that need a little TLC, dolls that aren't rare or in high demand, and newer dolls if they have an older Pleasant Company version. So for example, a 1991 PC-made Felicity doll is worth more than a 2003 Mattel-made Felicity doll, even when both are in mint condition.

Your first step should be to start checking out listings of the dolls you want, and watch their prices before you buy. See how common they are on the secondhand market. Pay attention to what they're being listed for, and watch carefully what they're actually selling for. That will give you an idea of how much you can realistically expect to pay for a doll, and how common they are.

So for example, if you're wanting a Kaya doll in good condition, several of them might be listed for $150. Watch those listings. If those dolls sell right away, that's a good indication that this is the going rate for Kaya. If those listings end up just sitting around without being purchased, then that means the sellers are likely charging too much. If other listings are selling quickly for $70, then that's the price you can expect to pay.

Mercari.com and ShopGoodwill.com are good places to find bargains on dolls that aren't rare or need TLC. A lot of fixer upper dolls can be yours for $30 to $40. But do remember that if the doll needs major repairs like restringing or wig replacement, that is an additional cost you'll have to pay. Browsing the listings of AG dolls on ShopGoodwill.com is a really good way to see the extremes in doll prices. Here's one that proves this.

This looks like an Isabelle doll, Girl of the Year 2014. She is extremely common, since she was a very popular doll with children in 2014. But she has cut hair and markings on her face which might or might not be removable with treatment. The listing is ending in 6 hours and so far has no bids, at $15. This is a good example of what NOT to buy! You will come across many, many Isabelles in your searches, and you can easily find one in better shape for not a whole lot more money. Other collectors are aware of this too, which is why nobody has bid and likely won't.

On the other side of things, here's a listing for JLY #86 that has one day of bidding left:

This is a doll that you won't see as commonly in your searches. She was retired ridiculously early in her availability period, and was only released in 2020, so she's going to be a little harder to find. At least until a few years down the road, when children who bought this doll are grown up and not interested in dolls anymore, and are okay with their parents donating her to Goodwill or selling her on Mercari or eBay. So right now you'll be paying a higher price for her secondhand, since she's less common and in very high demand. That will change in a few years when she's more likely to be sold secondhand.

What I'm going to do is browse some secondhand listings, and watch a few auctions and see what they prices they end at, and then I'll reblog this post with a few more examples of how to read and judge listings. So give me a few hours and I'll get back to this post later tonight with more info.

#buying and selling #buying dolls #listings #selling dolls #rare dolls

[hhyperfixblog]

I wanted to share these specific collectable Alice themed dolls, I love them so much and they're so beautiful

I can't post more than 10 pictures but I have a Pinterest board of them that I've been adding to

I also have a Pinterest board of generally just Alice in wonderland themed dolls that I add to alot

And one of just dolls I add to not as much

I love. Dolls and I love Alice in wonderland I'm so nsmmfkdkfkskflwpdpaoxsmnsx

#alice in wonderland #alice's adventures in wonderland #alice in wonderland adaptation #current fixation #probably autistic #dolls #collectable dolls #rare dolls #i love dolls #costumized dolls #hyperfix blog #dollery

[doll-collecting-aerialist]

I stay in this cursed state for the autumns 🍂🍂

#american girl doll #dolls #ag #ag dolls #dollblr #doll collector #pleasant company #doll photography #truly me #doll posting #photography #american girl #agblr #melody ellison #truly me 18 #JLY 18 #rare dolls

[those-pony-vibes]

Small thrift haul | Toys For Sale

#vintage #toys #dolls #care bears #christmas #i love lucy #collectibles #collectibles for sale #for sale #thrift haul #babar #babar for sale #dolls for sale #rare dolls #rare #HTF #htf dolls

[tobyfoxmademeascaly]

I adore Alphinaud. He’s a child prodigy. He’s a fucking dunce. He makes spur of the moment plans that work. His actual plans often don’t. He can’t swim. He grew up on an island. He had a Gifted Kid Crash And Burn that caused one of the biggest political incidents in living memory. He sat in a chair like Shinji. He’s the world’s #1 infodumper. He once insulted a man so hard that he became an enemy of the state. He didn’t recognize Urianger when he put on a different outfit. He can draw people perfectly after not seeing them for days. He’s still the size of a middle schooler. He threw a carbuncle at Titan’s face. He fucking stinks. He’s scared of ghosts. He’s experienced The Horrors Of War. He forces every player of The Critically Acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy XIV that I’ve met through a character arc where they go from hating him to adoring him. He’s even transgender.

#ffxiv #alphinaud leveilleur #alphinaud #he and alisaie are at a level of Weird Teenager ive only rarely seen since homestuck #and also there’s 60000 dolls of him gathering dust in a warehouse somewhere

[cinderelmo]

2005 Build-A-Bear Workshop Barbie Doll

#toy collector #vintage toys #barbie #build a bear #rare barbie #early 2000s #nostalgia #2005 #y2k #build a bear workshop #babw #vintage barbie #barbie collector #vintage #dolls #2000s

[peacockrulz]

doll x n maybe? their dynamic is sort of fun

Its life or death, you're in my world

and its life or death to be my girl

[requests are still open!]

#you get extra points for naming the one fucking rare pair that would get me to spend ALL NIGHT ON THIS /pos #I have OTHER REQUESTS ANON!! #no but serious thanks for the request sdkfjsdkfj #The song is Final Girl (feat. Slayyter) btw #its a bit explicit(?) but its a bit of the vibe for this piece lol not really character fitting just for the vibe #also I'm sorry if you wanted something like. actually ship-related #I would've done an extra doodle but I literally spent all night on this. iits 6am again #anyway thanks!! :3 #Murder drones #serial designation n #murder drones Doll #N x Doll #noll #< i like that shipname actually. sounds like 'null'

[theriaultsdolls]

Antique Dolls! At the Wednesday, February 8th Rendezvous at 7PM Eastern. This is a live auction with absentee, telephone and internet bidding available. For more information email [email protected] or call 410-224-3655. https://theriaults.com https://theriaults.proxibid.com

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[egberts]

bratz wicked twinz go crazy

#on the goodwill website too #im so jelly lol but also thats so much to spend for some dolls idc how rare #and still 8 hours left #my guess is itll end between $800-1000 ill update when it does #bratz #dolls

[foundwithlove]

#kewpie doll #ebayfinds #gingham #1930s #1940s #rare #vintage #antique #vintage dolls #kewpie #kawaii #ethereal #angelic #rare dolls

[dozydawn]

#doll furniture #dollhouse #bed #i already love a color shifting fabric but i feel like i see the red green combo so rarely #color shift fabric

[shima-draws]

This whole thing with the Titan submersible has revived my morbid childhood fascination with the Titanic story. Actually no I wouldn’t call it a fascination I’d probably call it an unhealthy obsession. Listen to me,

I saw the Titanic movie for the first time when I was 7. Do not ask me why my mom allowed me to watch it at that age. But from that point on my life changed FOREVER, dude. I’d watch Titanic on repeat. I had my grandmother sew me a dress like Rose’s (and I still fucking have it!! It is literally sitting in my closet). I made my parents take me to the Titanic museum in Florida. They got me Rose’s diamond necklace. I wore that and the dress to my second grade pictures. I have a school photo of me dressed up like Rose fucking Dawson from the 1997 film Titanic. I can literally grab this out of my closet right now bc fun fact I still have that photo too!! I tried to grow out my hair really long like Rose’s. My mom rescued a pregnant cat that was living in a pipe on our street, and when she had kittens I literally named two of them Jack and Rose. I think even at one point I tried imitating the scene where Jack drew Rose and tried drawing her myself (with her titties out and everything! At the tender young age of 7). Rose might have been my very first bisexual awakening but let’s not dwell on that. Anyway I had a Problem.

Flash forward to now. Some 20-ish years later. I hear about the Titan submersible. Before I know it I’m absorbing every single news article I can find. I am drowning in tumblr memes. I rewatched the Titanic movie today (and holy fuck it’s SO much darker than I remember??? WHY did my mom let me watch it at that age holy shit). I am being dragged kicking and screaming back into a hyperfixation I didn’t even realize I HAD. And it’s not even a good hyperfixation. I hate it here. Why was 7 year old me so invested in a movie that isn’t even accurate to the real historical event. My media obsession started with Titanic. Will it end with Titanic? Is this meant to haunt me forever?? Will I be on my deathbed thinking about Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio?? Who knows! I sure fucking don’t!!

#Normal little girls were obsessed with horses and Barbie dolls. I was obsessed with Titanic. #LMAO #It’s come back to haunt me. #Titanic #Oceangate #Titan submersible #Shima speaks #Anyway yeah this is quite fascinating. It’s STILL fascinating. And morbid. But I can’t help my curious out #*curiosity #7 yo Shima’s gonna jump out for a bit sorry #Young Shima lore. Quite rare. Revel in this actually.