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How to Appraise Madame Alexander Dolls

The Alexander Doll Company, based in New York, produces collectible and baby dolls for both children and adults. The company is named for its founder, Madame Beatrice Alexander Behrman, who started the company in 1923. The values of collectible Madame Alexander dolls fluctuate over time and depend on different factors, such as the type of doll, its physical condition and the year it was made. If you would like to appraise your Madame Alexander dolls, there are many sources you can use.

Things You'll Need

Doll box number or year doll was made

Instructions

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  Browse the eBay website for Madame Alexander dolls to see how dolls are valued in the online market. Search for Madame Alexander dolls by brand, type, condition or price range and notice how eBay sellers price their dolls.
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  Visit the Collector Values website and search the Madame Alexander Dolls Reference Database.
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  Enter a doll's box number or a keyword into the search field of the Madame Alexander Dolls Reference Database. You can find information on a doll's box number, name, material, size, year and estimated value. The estimated value will detail both the high and low value of the doll.
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  Search online for businesses that offer professional doll appraisals if you are willing to pay a fee for an appraisal. The Dolls Old and New website, for example, offers professional Madame Alexander doll appraisals at the cost of $5 per doll.
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  Find Madame Alexander collector's guidebooks to help you appraise your dolls. For example, Linda Crowsey's book, "Madame Alexander 2010 Collector's Dolls Price Guide#," contains updated values on hundreds of dolls.
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  Visit local antique and collectible doll shows and ask dealers about the values of Madame Alexander dolls. Look online or in local newspapers to find upcoming doll shows in your area.

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