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“Collectible” is a very broad term which may be applied to a great many items. Then again, dolls are the most commonly collected collectible. It is for this reason that people usually think of collectible dolls when the word “collectibles” is used.

If you collect dolls or are interested in collecting them, it is important that you educate yourself about them as much as possible. One thing you should learn is how to protect your investment by caring properly for your collectible dolls. Doing this will keep your doll in pristine condition, which may result in you selling it for a profit later on.

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After buying a collectible doll, it is important that the packaging be kept in perfect condition when you remove the doll. If possible, the packaging should be left in perfect condition. To make sure the doll is kept in pristine condition for a long period of time, it will be necessary to remove the doll from the packaging.

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 in the packaging that might rust should also be removed. Any rusty bits of metal in the packaging can destroy your doll.

The next steps will depend on the length of time you plan on keeping your doll. You should buy special acid free tissue paper for wrapping collectible dolls, which is available at hobby stores. Next, the doll should be undressed, wrapped in tissue paper, and then have the clothes put 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. It would not be good for your doll to have a stained face!

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The next thing you need to treat is the doll’s eyes. 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 horizontally and place a small amount of the solution in each eye. You should let the eye area dry completely after wiping it with a clean cotton cloth. This preparation will make sure that the eyes of your doll are absolutely clean and free of dust. 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 not be bought if your only motivation is to profit from them. If you are passionate about collectible dolls, you can always live in hope that the resale value will go up. This is why it is important to take the necessary steps to preserve your doll.

I hope that you found this article enjoyable. You may also be interested in the Heavenly Handfuls collectible dolls here: Heavenly Handfuls.

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