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How to Collect Vintage Lisa Frank Merchandise

Lisa Frank has been a familiar brand for young girls and collectors alike for decades. The bright, colorful characters and cartoon animals are the face of the company that creates products for girls to use both in school and at home. From organizers to cookie jars, Lisa Frank offers a wide variety of products in the recognizable style---items that are highly collectible. Starting and maintaining a respectable collection is only a matter of knowing where to look.

Instructions

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  Avoid official retail outlets. Lisa Frank merchandise is still very popular, but if you are looking for vintage merchandise, you won't find it on the official website or in a big box retail store.
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  Search an online auction site. After searching for Lisa Frank, you can narrow down the results by category---key chains, lunchboxes and stuffed animals, for example.
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  Search on Etsy, an online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods. Next to the search field is a drop-down list from which you can select "Vintage." Use this to search for Lisa Frank, and the results will include only Lisa Frank vintage merchandise.
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  Visit thrift shops and secondhand stores. Lisa Frank's popularity among young girls means that oftentimes items are donated or sold while they are still in good condition. While high-end vintage shops may not carry the merchandise, shops that cater to a thrifty crowd may.

Collecting Memorabilia