How to Buy Old Tin Figurines

Tin figurines are some of the most precious and hard-to-find collectibles. Reproductions are easily found in tourist towns and old markets, but the originals are highly prized. Here's how to buy tin figurines.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Find an appraiser who can help you learn how to discern originals from reproductions. Tin reproductions tend to take on the worn, weathered look of originals.

2. Decide on a type of figurine that you will collect, whether it is toy soldiers or Christmas dolls. Narrowing dyour search to specific items can help you from scurrying after items that won't fit into your collection.

3. Join a collector's club or online chat group. You can learn where to locate items as well as hear the latest buzz on who is reputable in the collectible community. Every group has its sources, and you'll want all the information that you can get.

4. Create a budget for your figurine collection. Tin collectibles are some of the priciest figurines so set a price limit for yourself.

Tips & Warnings

• Search eBay for more tin figurines.

Resources

• Sell or pawn tin collectibles here.
• Visit this store for original tin soldiers.