Collectible dolls: where to find them

In this article, we will discuss where you can find your collectible doll that you have been searching high and low if you are an inveterate collector.

With the craze of collecting dolls, the number of places that have popped up where you can actually find them has multiplied like rabbits over the years. Where it used to be that some dolls were nearly impossible to find, now all you have to do is turn around and you’ll find what you’re looking for.

The first place to find collectible dolls, believe it or not, is at your local toy store. Places like Toys R Us and Kay-Bee Toys actually care about stocking dolls that are in high demand. You won’t find vintage collectibles in these places, but whether a doll is new and sure to be a hit or is from a series that has been popular for a long time, like Barbie, you can be sure that the newest addition to this collection going to be in one of these two stores. And sometimes your Ma and Pa store will have some very rare dolls that you won’t find anywhere else. So make sure to check them out too.

Another place to find collectible dolls is what they call a specialty store. There are many of these everywhere. Most of them usually specialize in collectible trading cards like Magic The Gathering, but some also stock some very old collectible dolls or at least know where to get them if you special order them, which you can. Just expect to pay a bundle for something purchased at one of these stores. Marking these items will make your head spin.

Then there is the local newspaper. There are always people advertising dolls that they have for sale on them. Usually a newspaper will have a special section in the classifieds called collectibles. In this section you will find what the doll is and a phone number so you can call the person. Many specialty stores also advertise their weekly sales in this section so you can come to their store.

Finally, it’s online. The Internet is a virtual paradise for collectibles. The main place people seem to go to is Ebay. But you have to be very careful when trying to get a collectible doll from Ebay. Because this is an auction site, you are not guaranteed a fixed price. The bid for each doll will usually start very small, unless the owner of the doll sets a very high starting bid, especially if it is a very attractive item. But with so many people bidding on this item, you could end up spending a fortune on a doll worth maybe half as much. So make sure you pick a price you won’t beat before you start bidding.

Other sites, like private websites, may be a bit more reasonable. The price will be fixed and, in most cases, will be below book value. That is the appeal of these sites. They make it look like you’re getting a great deal, which is if you’re a die-hard collector and plan on reselling the doll in the future.

Yes, there are many places to find the doll you want. Just make sure you don’t get dry cleaned in the process.