How do I know what Barbie I have? How do I know what I am buying? Why are so many Barbie dolls made in 1966? This will guide you thru the maze of identifying your Barbie and then having a successful auction....
As we all know, something is only "valuable" in the monetary sense if someone is willing to pay money for it. So how do you determine if someone might be willing to pay money for your old Barbie doll? Here are...
In 1971, Mattel created probably one of the most identifiable dolls of the 70's - Malibu Barbie. Her importance in doll history cannot be over-stated. She was dressed in a one-piece aqua bathing suit, had...
Can you tell if the photo above is an authentic Barbie? Or if she has been 'restored'? Buyers beware! In most cases, any reputable dealer will note if a doll has had any part of her face/head/body restored or...
Hi! I am writing this guide to help Fellow collectors as well as Myself have an easy refernce to what colored gloves go to what vintage Barbie and Friends outfits. Hopefully in buying and selling vintage...
It's very hard to find clothes for the Sunshine Family that are in good condition. The Sunshine Family Dolls ( Steve , Steffie , Grandpa , Grandma , Black Happy Family ) are basically 9" dolls, so other 9 inch...
I started out by buying a lot of colored cotton thread on Ebay. I found a large lot of about 15 balls of colored cotton thread in many colors. Vivid blues, pinks, reds, greens, and a variegated Christmas...
