Buddy L Museum Review- Toy Appraisals

Buddy L Museum review and ratings– We just reviewed a truck toy valued at $5000 by the “Museum” on Ebay, ย a public auction venue, during Christmas. ย The appraisal was current. ย The noted tow truck ultimately sold for $2500, and the appraisal seemed strong. Have you visited their museum in person? ย It would be fun to…

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Renninger’s in Mt. Dora, Florida Antique and Toy Show

How many of you have heard of the Renninger’s “Extravaganza” (and Mini- Toy Show inside)? ย  Many around Pennsylvania have, as it is a legendary marketplace for Antiques. ย Dealers have for sure, as it is a pilgrimage. ย  -But the public? ย Yes, for some, many, no. ย ย  Renninger’s actually hasย two locations. ย One is in Pennsylvania,…

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J. Chein & Co. A Collector’s Guide Toy Book Reivew

In the toy collecting heyday of 1997, Alan Jaffe and Schiffer Books partnered to makeย J. Chein & co. A Collector’s Guide to an American Toymaker. ย The results are quite spectacular and ย illuminating for modern collectors that appreciate history. ย The book helps piece together the innumerable Chein toy details andย production history. ย This guide is a beautiful…

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