Auctions
Auction houses on terra firma, as well as auction Web sites, including eBay and amazon. Find out how to protect yourself at auctions and learn about the latest auction tools.
eBay - eBay and Dolls
eBay and Dolls - eBay and its importance to doll collecting
eBay and Dolls - eBay and its importance to doll collecting
eBay and Dolls - A Walk Down Memory Lane
A long-time eBay user reminisces about the salad days of collecting dolls on eBay--real auctions, community feeling, mutual feedback.
A long-time eBay user reminisces about the salad days of collecting dolls on eBay--real auctions, community feeling, mutual feedback.
eBay's Misguided Changes, 2008
eBay's misguided changes, 2008, and why I haven't bothered covering them until now
eBay's misguided changes, 2008, and why I haven't bothered covering them until now
A Conversation With eBay's Jim "Griff" Griffith On Doll Buying on eBay
A conversation with eBay's Griff on the state of buying dolls and other collectibles on eBay
A conversation with eBay's Griff on the state of buying dolls and other collectibles on eBay
Doll Collectors Are Worried About eBay's New Hidden Bidder System
Doll buyers and sellers speak out against the new eBay hidden bidder system, also known as SMI.
Doll buyers and sellers speak out against the new eBay hidden bidder system, also known as SMI.
The eBay Stores Fee Hike of July 2006
Explaining the July 2006 eBay Stores fee hike and how it will affect you.
Explaining the July 2006 eBay Stores fee hike and how it will affect you.
Attending Live Doll Auctions Via The Internet
All about live doll auctions broadcast on the internet.
All about live doll auctions broadcast on the internet.
eBay Fraud Hits Dollsville Doll Store
eBay ID of Dollsville Doll Store is temporarily hijacked by another user.
eBay ID of Dollsville Doll Store is temporarily hijacked by another user.
eBay Live! Recap and Photo Gallery
A recap of eBay Live 2005 with photo gallery from the conference.
A recap of eBay Live 2005 with photo gallery from the conference.
eBay's Hot Doll Categories and Top Doll Buyer Searches : An Analysis
eBay's Hot Doll Categories and Top Doll Buyer Searches for May: Analysis and Commentary
eBay's Hot Doll Categories and Top Doll Buyer Searches for May: Analysis and Commentary
Book Review: Buying and Selling Antiques and Collectibles on eBay by Pamela Y. Wiggins
Review of Buying and Selling Antiques and Collectibles on eBay by Pamela Y. Wiggins.
Review of Buying and Selling Antiques and Collectibles on eBay by Pamela Y. Wiggins.
The Family Dolls of Mildred Seeley To Be Sold at Las Vegas Theriault's Auction
The family dolls of renowned collector and author Mildred Seeley to be sold at auction.
The family dolls of renowned collector and author Mildred Seeley to be sold at auction.
eBay Raises Fees: Is This The Straw That Breaks The Doll Seller's Back?
The eBay doll community is angered by eBay's raising of seller fees.
The eBay doll community is angered by eBay's raising of seller fees.
Jane Withers Says Goodbye To Her Enchanting Doll Collection Via Auction
Child star Jane Withers auctions off her extensive, Hollywood-based doll collection.
Child star Jane Withers auctions off her extensive, Hollywood-based doll collection.
Should You Use A Reserve When Selling A Doll on eBay?
Should You Use A Reserve When Selling A Doll on eBay?
Should You Use A Reserve When Selling A Doll on eBay?
Buying a Dollhouse in an Online Auction
Go through the entire process of geting a dollhouse from an online auction with Miniatures Guide Lisa Vollrath.
Go through the entire process of geting a dollhouse from an online auction with Miniatures Guide Lisa Vollrath.
Buying And Selling Dolls Online
Valuable advice on how to protect yourself when buying and selling dolls (or anything!) on the Internet.
Valuable advice on how to protect yourself when buying and selling dolls (or anything!) on the Internet.
Local Auctions
They're dusty, disorganized, and fun! Learn what type of doll treasures you can find for your collection AND for your dollmaking at local and estate auctions!.
They're dusty, disorganized, and fun! Learn what type of doll treasures you can find for your collection AND for your dollmaking at local and estate auctions!.
Theriault's Auction Weekend
Extensive coverage of the January 2000 event--the main auction, the All-Bisque auction, the French Folklore auction, announcement of the "Little Prince Tour," photo albums and more. From your Guide.
Extensive coverage of the January 2000 event--the main auction, the All-Bisque auction, the French Folklore auction, announcement of the "Little Prince Tour," photo albums and more. From your Guide.
Tips For Attending a Doll Auction
Everything you need to know to attend a live doll auction and come home with the dolls of your dreams at reasonable prices. From your About.com Guide.
Everything you need to know to attend a live doll auction and come home with the dolls of your dreams at reasonable prices. From your About.com Guide.
Time To Clean Out The Garage?
A three-part series on buying and selling items on eBay
A three-part series on buying and selling items on eBay
Theriaults
The doll auction house online; now has online auctions! Weekly auctions include fine antiques and "Ten2Go" auctions with no reserves. Site is extensive and also has auction catalogs, online bidding, and results from recent live auctions, plus the auction schedule.
The doll auction house online; now has online auctions! Weekly auctions include fine antiques and "Ten2Go" auctions with no reserves. Site is extensive and also has auction catalogs, online bidding, and results from recent live auctions, plus the auction schedule.
McMasters Auctions
One of the few, all-doll auction houses in the world. Most auctions are held in Ohio, but bidding via mail and phone is available. Some auctions are all-Barbie, others antique and vintage dolls. Online site has auction schedule and a form to order catalogs, but no online auctions or online bidding.
One of the few, all-doll auction houses in the world. Most auctions are held in Ohio, but bidding via mail and phone is available. Some auctions are all-Barbie, others antique and vintage dolls. Online site has auction schedule and a form to order catalogs, but no online auctions or online bidding.
Amazon.com
The bookseller goes auction-crazy. Actually the second biggest dolls auction now after eBay.
The bookseller goes auction-crazy. Actually the second biggest dolls auction now after eBay.
BidFind
Another good site which allows you to search multiple auction sites for items with one search! Over 100 auction sites.
Another good site which allows you to search multiple auction sites for items with one search! Over 100 auction sites.
eBay Dolls and Figures
The jump-off point for eBays extensive doll auctions. Tens of thousands of listings per day.
The jump-off point for eBays extensive doll auctions. Tens of thousands of listings per day.
Honesty.com
Useful site if you buy or sell many dolls via online auctions. Free hit counters for your listings, other auction services.
Useful site if you buy or sell many dolls via online auctions. Free hit counters for your listings, other auction services.
iTtrack
Interesting site which allows users to track several auction site for specific items. Some free tracking; more available with subscription.
Interesting site which allows users to track several auction site for specific items. Some free tracking; more available with subscription.
Theriault's Revamped Online Doll Auctions
Will the new Theriault's doll person-to-person doll auctions be a threat to the eBay doll auctions? From your About.com Guide.
Will the new Theriault's doll person-to-person doll auctions be a threat to the eBay doll auctions? From your About.com Guide.
Jason Carr's eBay Mousepad
An eBay primer on how to use eBay; lots of useful information.
An eBay primer on how to use eBay; lots of useful information.
UPS Rates Calculator
Same idea as the US Postal service rate calculator; another useful tool.
Same idea as the US Postal service rate calculator; another useful tool.
UPS Tracking Number Site
Track that doll auction package you can't wait to receive, or the package your customer is anxiously waiting for.
Track that doll auction package you can't wait to receive, or the package your customer is anxiously waiting for.
United States Postal Service
Use the very useful rate calculator (domestic or international) to charge a doll auction customer the correct postage, without a trip to the post office!!
Use the very useful rate calculator (domestic or international) to charge a doll auction customer the correct postage, without a trip to the post office!!
BidXS
Search multiple auction sites for items with one search. This site took over when Bidders Edge was forced out of business. Too bad--this site may have a multi-site search but it does NOT have the helpful articles and extras that Bidders Edge could offer.
Search multiple auction sites for items with one search. This site took over when Bidders Edge was forced out of business. Too bad--this site may have a multi-site search but it does NOT have the helpful articles and extras that Bidders Edge could offer.
When to Contact a Seller
Useful Auction Watch article on when and how to contact sellers during online auctions.
Useful Auction Watch article on when and how to contact sellers during online auctions.