I have been sadly downsizing my huge doll collection. Just too many dolls and all the stuff that goes with them. I am currently selling my vintage Barbie collection. I have about 100 of them. No, I don't have a number 1, a number 2 or 3. I do have an original Midge and Alan, and many from the late sixties to the mid eighties. Most all of mine have been played with and restored by me. I have spent much time collecting the old clothes one piece at a time for them and researching them. A lot of fun, but like all things, it is time to call it a day. I have been listing some of them on ebay with limited success as most collectors of that era want mint in box. Well as those of you that know me know I am no box collector. I want my dolls to be handled and loved. Not sitting in a box. I just mailed off a very pretty Barbie to a new home and I want to share her with you. At 32 years of age she is still beautiful. She is a Valentine Barbie in her original clothing. She is the "Loving You" Valentine Barbie from 1983.
Me, too! I feel the same way -- that a doll should be handled and loved. I'm not a huge collector -- just a fan of the subject of dolls.
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