How to Start a Vintage Toy Collection on a Budget (UK Guide)

🧸 Love classic toys like 🚗 Corgi, 🚛 Dinky, or 🏠 LEGO?
Here’s how to collect vintage toys without overspending 👇

📍 Where to Buy:

• 🛒 eBay – set alerts for your favourite models
• 📦 Facebook Marketplace – great for local deals
• 🧺 Car boot sales & charity shops – hidden gems await
• 🎟 Toy fairs – meet sellers, haggle, and learn

📈 How to Value:

• 📦 Original boxes = more valuable
• 🔍 Check eBay sold listings
• ⚙️ Condition matters – scratches, missing parts = lower value

🚫 What to Avoid:

• ❌ Broken toys or missing wheels
• ❌ Modern reproductions listed as “vintage”
• ❌ Overpaying for common mass-produced models

💡 Tip: Start small. Collect what you love. Watch it grow ❤️

👇 Got a favourite vintage toy memory? Drop a comment below!
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