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How to Find Porcelain Dolls

Porcelain dolls have been made since the 1830s and remain popular today. While porcelain dolls are still being manufactured, you might want older ones from a different decade or century to add to your collection. Most people who collect porcelain dolls are looking for antique ones, which may actually be worth quite a bit of money, depending on their condition. Before you can add to your doll collection, you need to know exactly where to look to find them.

Instructions

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  Visit yard/garage sales in your city or town. Many times, people have porcelain dolls that were given to them by relatives or left to them after someone dies. If the person doesn't want the doll, she may sell it at a yard/garage sale.
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  Check out thrift stores. Thrift stores may have porcelain dolls donated by the same type of people who often sell them at yard/garage sales.
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  Look in antique stores if you want to find vintage dolls. The dolls found in antique stores can be decades' old and worth quite a bit.
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  Attend auctions that include smaller items. Most auctions will publish a list beforehand of the type of items being auctioned off, and even include specific items.
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  Go to department stores in your area if you want to find new porcelain dolls. You can also check websites of some of the major porcelain-doll manufacturers, such as Doll Artisan Guild.

Collecting Vintage Toys