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Beginner's Guide to Doll Collecting
Everything you need to know to get started in Doll Collecting. How to collect dolls, where to collect dolls, plus other essential information.
Doll Conditions - From Factory Fresh to My Dog Ate It
The meaning of various doll conditions are explored, from factory fresh to a doll only a mother could love--barely!
Reasons that People Collect Dolls Are Fascinating and Varied
Reasons for collecting dolls can range from nostalgia to therapy to sewing to hoarding. Find out more here!
Your Worse Doll Collecting Mistake - Readers Tell Their Stories
Readers Tell of their doll collecting mistakes
Where to Find Dolls
Finding dolls of all types is relatively easy today, especially with access to worldwide sources online, 24 hours a day. But, online sources of dolls are not the complete story, and there are many other important sources of antique, vintage and modern dolls. Here are some sources of dolls for you to consider.
Deciding Which Dolls to Collect
If you are new to dolls, you might like to start a collection, but don't know where to begin. If so, one of the first decisions you must make are which dolls to collect. There are many varieties of dolls, as well as different periods of doll production that can be considered. Here are some questions you might consider as you decide which dolls to collect.
Top 10 Doll Collecting Myths
Top 10 Doll Collecting Myths
Antique, Vintage or Modern Dolls: Which Should You Collect?
What type of dolls should you collect -- antique, vintage or modern?
How To Identify Your Doll
The steps you will need to help identify any doll.
How To Value Your Doll
Once you've identified your doll, here is how you determine the value of your doll.
Top 10 Mistakes Of Doll Collecting Newbies
How to avoid the top 10 mistakes that new doll collector's make. Some of these mistakes can be expensive--essential information you can use.
How To Get The Best Prices For Your Dolls on eBay
Whether you are selling a whole collection or just a few dolls from your grandmother's attic, here is how to get the best prices when selling your dolls on eBay.
10 Things You Should Inspect When Buying an Antique Bisque Doll
If you are new to antique doll collecting, buying a bisque antique doll, or just inspecting an antique bisque doll to value it, here are 10 things you need to inspect.
How To Restring a Doll
How to restring a doll; how to put a doll back together which has fallen apart.
Top 10 Tips To Protect And Preserve Your Dolls
The top 10 tips to protect and preserve your dolls. How to protect your investment and the dolls that you love.
Top 10 Tips For Great Doll Photography
If you need to take photos for eBay, doll valuation, or just for fun, this article will help you take beautiful doll photographs every time!
How To Bid at a Live Doll Auction
If you've never been to a live doll auction (or, if you've been to one but have been afraid to bid) then this is for you! Learn how to bid at a live doll auction.
What is the Value of a Doll?
A slightly philosophical look at how to value dolls; useful for new collectors trying to get a feel for how the value of dolls is determined.
Ways To Get Your Dolls To Stand
How can you get your dolls to stand up for display?