There has always been an element of nolstagia to buying toys at auction, with collectors and enthusiasts are often reminiscing back to their childhood and buying items they could not have at the time.
A new interest in 80s toys has seen big prices achieved for item such as Sindy & Barbie toys as well as Action man and movie related toys and memorabilia.
Items by model railway manufacturers like Hornby, Bachmann, Lionel Bros, Tri-ang, Bing and others fetch the highest possible prices at our auctions, as buyers from around the globe, intent on creating full sets and layouts, compete for items.
Dinky and Corgi die-cast toys, constructor kits, Airfix and Star Wars models have been highly collectable for many years, especially with their boxes, and often high prices can be acheived for the smallest pieces.
Even in poor condition, Steiff bears from the 1900s achieve phenomenal hammer prices, with our last rare example making £1,600 to an avid Steiff collector who was thrilled to have him go home with her!
If you have something you would like to sell, we can advise on current market value and most importantly, help you achieve the best possible results by accessing our world-wide database of collectors, enthusiasts and dealers.
Contact us for a free valuation via email or alternatively you can arrange to meet a specialist at our offices or at your home, email info@stamfordauctionrooms.com call us on 01780 411485 and speak to one of the team.
Toys, Scientific & Sporting, together with Antiques & Collectables