How to Collect Rag Dolls

Doll collecting encompasses many specialty areas. For example, some doll collectors decide to begin accumulating rag dolls. Rag dolls are typically soft cloth dolls that have been stuffed with soft materials, like cotton. You can gather many beautiful rag dolls to add to your new collection.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Start with the basics. When you collect rag dolls, you want to first purchase the popular dolls. Raggedy Ann and Andy, the Little Darlin' rag dolls, and Holly Hobbie are usually the first pieces to be collected.

2. Connect with other rag doll collectors. To learn more about what to look for in a rag doll and find rare dolls, join a doll collecting forum. You can find these online at Doll Searcher and the Doll Forum.

3. Bid on rag dolls on eBay. If you are looking for deals on rag dolls or rare collectible versions, search through the auctions on eBay.

4. Build your collection by attending flea markets. Flea markets are great places to find rag dolls. Many of the stands are likely to have a rag doll or several rag dolls for sale.

5. Look through your children's old toys for rag dolls. Most parents buy their daughters a rag doll to play with when they are young. Check through their old things to see if you have any of these dolls.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also begin collecting your own homemade rag dolls. If you are handy with a needle and thread, then you can make your own set of dolls.
• Keep pets away from your rag doll collection. Rag dolls can be easily destroyed by an overzealous household pet.