Collectible Dolls
As a tested and proven popular gift, many children may have dolls, but collecting them is another realm of doll ownership. A collection can start in childhood, or later, depending on the interests of the collector. Collections tend to have themes, such as
antiquity, it really depends on the collector and what he or she gravitates toward as far as doll purchasing and collecting goes. There are countless guides, guidelines, and rules when it comes to collecting dolls, but when it comes down to it, it really just matters what makes the collector happy. No one can choose a collection for someone else, so here are some basics if collecting dolls tickles your fancy.
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What to look for
Dolls are measured by many factors, and their worth is determined by the doll market, with prices ranging from the inexpensive to the priceless. The most important factor is how well preserved the doll is. This matters to all doll collectors. There are some who collect for the purpose of refurnishing the dolls, but for the most part, if a doll is cracked, ripped, missing eyes, or has insanely tangled hair, it isn't worth much unless incredibly rare. For those who wish to restore dolls, there are doll hospitals available for a price to clean up, repaint, or rechanging with the times, but are generally split up as: modern dolls have been made within the last 25 years, vintage dolls have been made within the last 75 years, and antiques that are more than 75 years old. One of the main arguments within the doll collecting community is whether or not to separate modern dolls from their packaging, since some claim that dolls are meant to be handled, while others claim that playing with dolls depreciates their value. It is really a decision for the individual collector to make. The main rule is: find the kind of doll or dolls that makes you happy, and work to collect them. It should be fun, somewhat relaxing, but most of all pleasurable.
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