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While it’s true that certain dolls, such as some “Baldies,” “Red Fuzzies” (rare red yarn-like fuzzy hair) and some of the other very early Coleco dolls bring over $100, and even some pre-Cabbage Patch Xavier Roberts dolls can bring over $1,000, most dolls sell for $10 to $30 and have not changed much from the original 7 days ago.
Which Cabbage Patch Dolls are most valuable?
Dolls that were made prior to the Coleco handover are worth the most. Little Tilly Kay, a 1979 pre-Cabbage Patch Little People Original Doll sold for $550 in March. These prices are incredible when you consider that, according to cabbagepatchkids.com, over 30 million dolls were sold by the end of 1983.
How much is a 1985 Cabbage Patch Doll worth?
Teresa Ann, $2,000 One of the rarest cabbage patch dolls is the 1985 Teresa Ann, a doll that was sold for a whopping $2,000 on eBay: This doll has green eyes, a dimple on its cheek, and a soft body along with a removable pink dress.
How do I identify my Cabbage Patch Doll?
Look for Xavier’s signature. True Cabbage Patch Kids have his trademark signature on their left butt cheek. The color of the ink used depends on the year, but the most common colors were blue and green. Ascertain the materials used to make up your Cabbage Patch Kid’s hair.
How do I know if my doll is worth money?
Most dolls will have a manufacturer’s stamp on them and a marking indicating the year they were made. If you can’t find any obvious manufacturer’s markings, look for any markers on the back of the head, shoulders, or upper back of the doll.
How do you know if a doll is valuable?
Look for the Maker’s Mark If you can find the manufacturer mark, or maker’s mark, on your old doll, it will give you the most important information needed to identify the doll. Take a good photo of the mark or draw a copy of it to keep handy. Doll manufacturer marks are typically found on the back of the head or neck.
Which dolls are worth money?
The 28 Most Expensive Dolls Ever Made (And How Much They Are Worth) 24 Volland Raggedy Ann And Andy Dolls – $3,000. 25 James Dudley Cabbage Patch Kid – $3,000. 26 Mint Condition Kirsten Larson And Accessories – $2,000. 27 Marie Antoinette Barbie – $1,250. 28 Devi Kroell Barbie Doll – $1,075.
How much did a Cabbage Patch Kid cost in 1984?
For the entire season, the Cabbage Patch Kid, a doll said to be “so ugly, they’re cute,” was almost impossible to get. The dolls were the creation of Xavier Roberts, a Georgia artist. They were sold by toy company Coleco for about $25.
How can I sell my dolls?
You could try selling them on consignment at a local antiques store. Or you could photograph them and have people bid on them at e-bay. Check e-bays “completed sales” for similar dolls. You’ll learn what the doll sold for, how long it took to sell, and lots of other valuable info.
What are the names of the Cabbage Patch Dolls?
Identifying Cabbage Patch Kid from signature 1983 – Black. 1984 – Green (Preemies and Foreign kids had Black siggies this year) 1985 – Blue. 1986 – Red. 1987 – Aqua. 1988 – Lavender. 1989 – Rose.
How much is a Cabbage Patch Koosa worth?
The brown with blue eyes, rainbow suspender, blue shorts Koosa is consistently selling from $8 to $15 on eBay. These are SOLD prices and most are with “free” shipping, which means the seller pays shipping, so the value drops to $1 to $6 after fees and postage.
How old is the Cabbage Patch Doll?
Cabbage Patch Kids are a line of one-of-a-kind cloth dolls with plastic heads first produced by Coleco Industries in 1982. They were inspired by the Little People soft sculptured dolls sold by Xavier Roberts as collectibles and registered in the United States copyright office in 1978 as ‘The Little People’.
How can you tell if a doll is antique?
Check the back of the head for the manufacturer’s mark. Most antique dolls will have a manufacturer’s mark on the back of the head, or on the base of the neck. If the doll doesn’t have a manufacturer’s mark anywhere and you still suspect that it could be antique, contact a professional doll appraiser for help.
How do you date a doll?
First, examine the doll thoroughly in good, clear lighting. Note the size of the doll, the material the doll is made of, the type of eyes, hair and clothing details. Next, check the doll for markings. Most doll marks are found on the back of the head, on the torso, and sometimes the feet.
Are old baby dolls worth anything?
Price: Around $200 to $300 each, if mint; $1,000 to $1,500 for full set mint and all original. In very good condition (missing some of the original outfits; some flaws and crazing), from $100 to $150 each.
How old does a doll have to be to be antique?
Before eBay set their own ideas for what is antique or vintage, a doll to be considered vintage had to be 75 years old and to be antique had to be at least 100 years old.
What can you do with old dolls?
The obvious answer for any toy in good condition is donate it to a charity shop or charity for another child to enjoy – but I know from personal experience dolls quite often don’t make it out of a childhood in good enough condition to donate.
Which Barbie dolls are worth money?
The 9 Most Expensive Barbies of All Time Totally Hair Barbie (1992): $160. Pink Splendor Barbie (1996): $339. Pink Jubilee Barbie (1989): $800. Devi Kroell Barbie (2010): $1,075. Marie Antoinette Barbie (2003): $1,250. Lorraine Schwartz Barbie (2010): $7,500. Original Barbie (1959): $27,450.
