This article was co-authored by Reyne Hirsch and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. Reyne Hirsch is an antiques expert, appraiser, writer, and the co-owner of the Dallas Auction Gallery based in Dallas, Texas. With over 25 years of experience, Reyne specializes in 20th century decorative arts, wristwatches, fine art and cars, luxury goods, and jewelry. Reyne was a repeat guest on CBS’ The Early Show and on Martha Stewart Living Radio. She was also the host of The Art of Collecting on NBC News and an on-air talent for 13 seasons of PBS’ Emmy-nominated series, Antiques Roadshow. She is a contributor to The Huffington Post and Buzzfeed, and has written for publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, BusinessWeek, Home & Garden, and more. Reyne also contributed to books including “Antiques Roadshow Collectibles” and “Adventures at the Auction”, and wrote “The Art of Glass” for the Dayton Art Museum.
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If you have a bunch of old toys taking up space at home, it’s time to dust them off because they could be worth a bit of money. Toy collectors are always trying to complete their collections, and they’re willing to pay a high price for them. Keep reading, and we’ll cover the most valuable toys, how much they’re worth, and what makes them valuable. We also spoke with antiques expert and appraiser Reyne Hirsch for advice on selling your toys.
Antique Toys & Their Recent Sale Prices
- 1959 Original Barbie: $6,952 USD
- Royal Blue Peanut Beanie Baby: $2,500 USD
- American Girl Molly McIntire: $2,495 USD
- Strawberry Shortcake Berry Happy Home: $2,000 USD
- 1978 Luke Skywalker Action Figure: $1,700 USD
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If you have toys you want to sell, keep them protected and don’t let anyone play with them so they hold onto their value.Thanks
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