“Collectible” is a very broad term which may be applied to a great many items. However, collectible dolls are collected more frequently than any other type of collectible. Because of this, dolls are often what people associate with the word “collectibles”.
It is important that you learn as much as you can about collectible dolls if you want to collect them. One thing you should learn is how to protect your investment by caring properly for your collectible dolls. This will allow you to keep your doll in perfect condition, and possibly sell it for a profit at a later date.
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When you purchase your doll, do not tear the packaging when you remove your doll. You should do your best to keep the packaging in excellent condition. To ensure that your doll has a long shelf life, it will be necessary for you to remove the doll from its package so you can prepare the doll for storage.
The first step is to remove any tape from the bows in the doll’s hair. The resale price for collectible dolls will be seriously impacted if glue from the tape gets on the fabric. Anything that might rust should be removed from the packaging. Any rusty bits of metal in the packaging can destroy your doll.
The steps you choose to take will depend on how long you wish to keep your doll. You should buy special acid free tissue paper for wrapping collectible dolls, which is available at hobby stores. Than you should remove the doll’s clothing and wrap tissue paper around the doll before putting the clothes back on. By doing this, the integrity of the fabric will be maintained for an extended period of time. Dyes from the fabric may be transferred to the doll’s skin if you don’t use tissue paper to wrap the doll. A doll with an oddly pigmented skin is not a good thing!
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The eyes of the doll are the next area to be treated. Treating your doll’s eyes with a diluted solution of isopropyl alcohol (half water, half alcohol) will ensure that they move freely. Lay the doll horizonatally and place a small amount of the solution in each eye. After wiping the eye area with a clean rag made of cotton, you should let it dry thoroughly. This treatment will ensure that your doll’s eyes are completely clean and dust free. Dolls with eyes that are glued shut are certainly less than desirable!
Your collectible doll can be put on a shelf and forgotten when the necessary steps have been taken to preserve it for an extended shelf life. Collectible dolls will not increase significantly in value so they should not be considered an investment. Dolls should be bought for a personal affinity and love of dolls, rather than a desire to make money. People who love collectible dolls can hope that they will increase in value with time. It is for this reason that you must perform the necessary steps to protect your doll.
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