posted on May 30, 2004 07:24:18 PM new
Are this old? Gees, Am I tired or what? I guess I should have taken a 3 day rest instead of using it to work. sorry about the title. It SHOULD say: Are THESE old? Oh well.
I don't usually deal in this stuff, I am going through boxes again. I have two barbies. Both say Barbie 1966 Mattel etc on them. are they really from 1966 or is that just when they started making them? Take a look and please tell me what you think?
posted on May 30, 2004 08:15:36 PM new
These are definitely later than 1966. Mattel didn't bring in the "straight ahead" eyes until 1971. The bendable arms came in in the 70's, too. Also, the hair on the dolls strikes me as more recent--maybe the 80's
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posted on May 30, 2004 09:00:42 PM new
hahahahahha, there are MILLIONS with this Date,,,,they never changed the mold date and just kept pumping them out over a long period of time,,,,........after awhile they did.....find a swap meet box full of them ,,,say,,,,30 in a box,99% are gonna say, 1966.......
Oh, see the dates the seller says, these are VERY old, Yeah right! Sure....99% mixed in a box of junky toys,,,,,made in 2001....
I crack up every time......$2.00 a doll, SOLD ! Show me the MONEY! Then I pay him $2.00 for the GOLD one! 1959!
posted on May 30, 2004 10:54:18 PM new
Well, See! That's why I asked! I have never dealt with these stupid dolls before. So I should donate 'em or toss em, right? I have the clothes so maybe I just give the entire bunch of stuff away
posted on May 31, 2004 12:08:22 AM new
I would not have known this to tell you a week ago but... list them. Don't look for high prices but the will sell to people that make one of a kind dolls.
posted on May 31, 2004 05:22:25 AM new
Estate -- It stands for "one of a kind".
They are incredible. Very similar to the Berenguer dolls. They sell for incredible amounts too! I'm working on something similar, but not with painting. Mine will be very intricate period style clothing that are crocheted and beaded (with other embellishments). I haven't seen them listed before and I'm wondering if they will sell for an substantial amount. I guess I'll have to finish one and find out.
posted on May 31, 2004 09:20:28 AM new
WOW! This is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing the info. Do you think I need to take close ups of the faces or anything? Anything special I need to add to the description?
posted on May 31, 2004 09:26:43 AM new
That I don't knw. What you might want to do is check the purchases of some of the OOAK doll sellers and see what they have bid on and what kind of descriptions are used.
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posted on May 31, 2004 09:28:30 PM new
Paloma...What I know about Barbie dolls can fit on a postage stamp. I do know, however, that some of the clothing and accessories can be worth much more than the doll itself, and that's the reason some dolls will bring much more than their twins. If your dolls were amongst many where the clothing may have been switched, you may have a worthless doll, but a goldmine in the clothes. BTW, where ARE the clothes?
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[ edited by sparkz on May 31, 2004 09:30 PM ]
posted on June 1, 2004 06:03:23 AM new
I have two daughters, aged 18 and 20 and we have two HUMONGOUS containers full of Barbies and clothes...all dating from mid-1980S to 1995 or thereabouts. WE also have a couple of pink Barbie campers and cars etc.. All totaled I guess I would say that the Barbie stuff occupies at least a 4' square area in my storage room.
I told the girls we have to get rid of THINGS! and more likely than not their children will not want to play with the old Barbies. Do Barbies & paraphanelia that new have any value? They are all in played with condition - I wouldn't even add "gently" played with.
I don't think I want the hassle of listing that stuff unless it would be worthwhile. Maybe I should have the kids get their own seller id and do the research etc .. My inclination is to "goodwill" it.
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