How to Find Barbie Collectibles

Barbie dolls have been around since the 1950s and have become highly desired collectibles. You can choose to collect Barbie dolls from different eras or simply start a basic collection that encompasses all of the trends in Barbie dolls. You can find your Barbie collectibles in many places.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Bid on an auction site. Yahoo Auctions and eBay have a wide selection of Barbie collectibles. Before you bid, make sure that you look up the value of the Barbie in order to avoid overpaying.

2. Purchase Barbie dolls in a department or toy store. During the holiday season especially, you can find an array of collectible Barbies to choose from.

3. Check the classified ads for rare Barbie collectibles. Check the newspaper often. Many people advertise their Barbie dolls for sale locally.

4. Search yard sales. Many people buy numerous Barbie dolls for their children; these often are basically untouched.

5. Look for a Barbie convention. A Barbie or doll convention will allow you to access many Barbie collectibles.

Tips & Warnings

• You must research Barbie collectibles before you buy. You want to find out the estimated value and any rare finds that you should look for. Look online for doll collecting guides.
• The most popular Barbie collectibles include Barbie dolls fashioned after TV and movie stars, wedding Barbies, holiday dolls and the Dolls of the World set.

Resources

• This website will help you locate and find the value of Barbie collectibles.