Tips for Finding Antique Appraisers

Series Summary

When we were children, one of our most prized possessions were our toys. Endless hours of entertainment were spent engaging our little imaginations. Whether it was a doll or stuffed animal, many of us would pass the time telling our special friends our thoughts, feelings, and activities throughout the day. However, even if the strong attachment to our toys does wears off, we can still find reasons to hold onto our childhood memorabilia. In the vast world of antique collection, there is a unique place for old toys, especially dolls. There are literally thousands of different styles and types. If you have been considering starting a collection of antique dolls, this video series is perfect for you.

Our expert, Jan Braunstein, shows you how to begin an antique doll collection. Throughout this free video series, you can learn about some of the variety of dolls that you can collect. Learn how to identify the quality of antique dolls. Jan discusses the importance of the doll's hair and eyes. Learn about various kinds of collectible dolls, such as Raggedy Anne and Andy, Crissy, and Buddy Lee. So, take some time, and learn about antique doll collections today!

Video Transcript

"Hi, welcome to Expert Village. I'm Jan. I'm your fun antiquer. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I used to be a college administrator and I even have a Ph.D. Boring, boring. So, I decided, I don't want to do that anymore, it's too boring, going to meetings, irrelevant, tedious. I want to do things that are relevant, like fascinating antiques. So, I decided that I would get my appraiser's certification, so actually, I'm an antique appraiser now. So, I know a little bit about a lot of stuff and I know lots and lots about many topics. So, what I would like to do, is tell you that I'm available at my antique store, which is Antique Avenue in Pomona on Second Street. I have wonderful things in that store, which we will be seeing some of them today. I am an antique appraiser and we will be glad to look at all of your fabulous trash and treasures. So, today we're going to talk about a myriad of things and I am very excited to be your trash and treasure junkie. "