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How much are my old dolls worth?

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How much are my old dolls worth?

Price: Doll in perfect condition is around $500 to $700; with two fingers broken on a bent arm (as this doll has), $300 at auction.

What is a transitional Ginny doll?

What is called the “Transitional” Ginny by collectors was introduced in 1950. She was also hard plastic, with mohair wig, sleep eyes and, unique to this doll, was very pale. She was marked only with Vogue Doll on her back. From 1950-53 sleep eyes with painted lashes were added.

How much is a Saucy Walker doll worth?

Dolls were produced between 1949 and 1955.” A 1951-55 Ideal Saucy Walker doll in very good or better condition has a value in the $100 to $150 range. Your Suzy Walker doll has a value between $25 and $30 in fine condition and without her period packaging.

What are the most valuable Madame Alexander dolls?

Today’s Most Valuable Madame Alexander Dolls

  • Hard Plastic 18″ and 21″ Dolls, From the Early ’50s. This one recently sold at auction for $25,000.
  • Cissy Dolls, From 1955 to 1958. Who is Cissy and why does she fetch $5,000-plus?
  • 21″ Composition Dolls, From 1942 to 1946.
  • Early Cloth Dolls in Limited Production.

Is there a market for Madame Alexander dolls?

Yay, it’s yard sale and flea market season! Certain classic Madame Alexander dolls – especially those from the 1940s and 1950s – might be worth well into the thousands, according to antique doll collector, historian, and expert Dr. …

Are Madame Alexander dolls from McDonald’s worth anything?

Full-size Madame Alexander dolls are hot items among collectors—vintage dolls in good condition can sell for well over $1000. McDonald’s and Madame Alexander have teamed up several times over the years, but the Wizard of Oz collection from 2007/8 seems to be worth the most—they’ve sold for more than $80.

How can you tell if a doll is Madame Alexander?

Collectors note that many MA dolls are marked with “Mme Alexander” or “Alex” at the nape of the neck. Because not all MA dolls are marked, examine your doll thoroughly, because you may locate the marks of other manufacturers, usually at the hairline, on the back or even on the soles of the feet.

Are old china dolls worth anything?

Porcelain dolls that were made 80 to 100 years ago or more can be quite valuable. A quick scan of the auction and buy-it-now listings on eBay finds porcelain doll values ranging from around $5 and $10 to several thousand dollars or more but no dolls listed above $10,000.