Thrifting tips to get Great Barbie dolls for low prices.
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- Опубликовано: 25 фев 2023
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Sharing some of my best tips to help you find and secure great valuable dolls for unbelievable prices.
How, When, Where & why. Dealing with any unforeseen problems you may experience
Oh Sue, I adore your videos. The accent, the naivety in collecting makes you all the more precious. It is always a good day for a Sue video.
Keith what a wonderful comment.Thank you so much!!!🥰
Aww, Thank You so much for the shoutout Sue I totally appreciate it my friend!
You definitely have The Best Barbie collection Ever!!! 😍♥️🥰💖
Thanks Dori, but I have seen better. I just keep working on it. Thanks again for ID ing the toki doll. So pretty
I swear you are SO lucky with your Barbie finds, you know where the secret stash is 😉🥰😍💖
Thanks, I do look really hard. Need some of those Jewelry Kiddles. I have some but not in the Jewelry pieces. Yours are so cute.
@@BarbieLove 🥰💖♥️
Barbie looks good in pink
Oh doesn’t she. That coat is awesome
OMG WHAT A VIDEO! ANYONE THAT WATCHES THIS WILL GAIN INCREDIBLE KNOWLEDGE. THANK YOU SO MUCH; i LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you did! Thanks so much
I am so glad that you are advising new collectors not to throw anything away. When I was new to collecting, I threw away so much and later regretted it. I now have a box that I put unknown items in. Your advice is on point.
Thanks April, I almost threw away the little boat that came with Skipper's sailing outfit. So glad I didn't. Thanks for watching
I threw away a very rare piece from the living Barbie house and the pump from superstar beauty boutique and brand new stickers from a stable that I had opened. I donated my niece's Barbie's before I was a collector and she had so many hard to find dolls. I relive the regret often. Live and learn.
@@aprilwhaleyreed6328 I completely understand. I got rid of a few great thing too before I started collecting. That is why it all goes in a ( somewhere) lol till I figure out what it is.
I like that approach, don’t feel guilty, they had an opportunity to look it up. The key is in the knowledge! If you know, you know. Lol.
Exactly. That is why I get rare expensive dolls for a few dollars. Got to know your dolls. Thanks for watching and commenting!!🥰
Thank you so much for all the great tips Sue! Another source for vintage dolls is Doll Shows..I got several really nice Barbies and clothes from a few dealers that were downsizing. Got great deals on them too. Love your makeover of that doll with the pink fur coat and hat. So pretty! My favorite sources are still thrift stores and flea markets because I mostly buy naked dolls and I make new clothes for them. My grand daughter just told me she saw packs of Barbie shoes and sunglasses at the Dollar Tree. Gotta check that out tomorrow!!
Yes, I have never really been to an all doll show. But I have heard others get deals there. Gotta love those dollar Tree finds.😍
Hi Sue! Thanks for the shout out and yes I loved the skipper outfit!, 🎉
So glad, and you are very welcome!!
Hello again glad you got that doll in your opener and your hair looks fabulous today!
Thank you 🤗Glad I got her too.
Awesome video, thank you for all of the wonderful tips! Love the Barbie, the piglet, the 2 liddle kiddles, and your peace sunglasses!!!!! Keep the videos coming, I always look forward to them.
So glad you enjoy my videos, they really are a lot of work.
I started collecting bc I went to an Estate sale and the previous owner had everything that just spoke to me! I found an 87 Skipper there and fell in love w dolls. We have a local antique mall and found a peppermint princess Barbie still in her box- theyre great places! Love your channel thank you so much for making videos and making me smile :D
You are very welcome. Keep beating those bushes ! 😀
I wish we had more flea markets/ boot sales near where I live, I love them because you can get some really great dolls for much cheaper than EBay prices♥️
So true, I only buy EBay if I really want something rare and I am tired of waiting.
Loved this video. Very informative. I learned a lot and agreed with everything you said.
It's about time Barbie starts collecting...LOL
Thanks!!! And she has begun her collection.🤪
Sue this video is incredible. I’ve finally gotten to a place in my collection where I have a few valuable dolls thanks to your tips, and have felt remorse and guilt for asking better prices on those dolls, but have been surprised when I bring them to the register and they ring them up for a lower price or they tell me if I pay in cash they won’t charge me sales tax, if I’m buying a NIB doll that has a little bit of damage or package rot i dont haggle because I know I’m taking them out of the box. My AA crystal Barbie was new in box had been stored in a basement at one point and the basement got flooded and the bottom portion of her box was water damaged and she was only $37.50 what a steal right! I took her up to the owner of the store to check out and she looked at me and said oh I have never seen a guy come in here and buy Barbie, and sold her to me for $24. I’ve gone back to her store so many times now that we actually have a friendship forming and will tell me to go through the store one more time to see if anything screams buy me, and i usually find stuff that hasn’t been priced yet and have to play the waiting game but now she just brings her phone out and calls the booth owner in front of me. The other store I go to has a higher price point so I limit how much I buy from them, I have only made 4 purchases from them with the latest being my original brunette Midge, with her swimsuit and pamphlet, with a couple of fashions that were definitely bought alongside along with her, my Suzy goose closet full of little treasures including the color magic curlers and a sun lovin Malibu skipper I spent $350 on it all I did feel really bad about it but after watching this video makes me feel better about it, the owner has now said anytime he sees us he will try and give a discount in the future which will come in handy for the very rare and over priced dolls they have left in the cabinet (only 7 left before there’s no more Barbie)
Jack I am so glad you found my video helpful. These dolls that we collect from the past have not always been handled properly. You deserve those low prices because you know the value and want to preserve these true treasures. Always pay as little as you can, because those dolls need to go home with you!!😍
Thank you Sue for the awesome video knowledge is power I like the tips on where to find dolls and don’t throw anything away I’m still matching things I’ve held onto really enjoyed this video I think things balance out as collectors you get good deals and sometimes you pay a little more for an item you really want having a wish list and budget is very important because there are so many doll options Can’t wait for the next video thanks again Sue
Me too Karen, it’s so much fun when I come across something I have had for a long time and bingo, I suddenly find out what it is. Lol 😂 yes I do have to break down sometimes for that special piece, usually at Christmas. 🥰
I personally love buying dirty dolls. I love cleaning and fixing them up. Plus they cost less than the clean ones😂👍❤
I wish you lived near me, I have a big big stack that needs cleaning. I do get them for low prices though.
Very helpful video 👍❤ Thank you very much Sue 👍👍👍❤❤❤
Glad it was helpful! I know it's helped me by doing these things.
Sounds like wise tips and that coat is adorable !!
Thanks Deb. I like the deals you got at the doll show. The pink so is so sweet. Love it.
Hi, Sue!💕 I watched your video again this evening. I believe that furry pink item that came with the coat is a muff.😊
Maybe 🤔. But it looks cute as a hat. Lol. Not sure how it fits on her hands.
@@BarbieLove I love it both ways.👍🏼 As a muff, its elastic would wrap around the doll's wrists.
@@gabrielapaulinho1luv thanks so much, I do like it as a little hat too. I guess the old ones have a hole for the hand. I will keep it as a hat.😀
Hi, love your videos. Started collecting Barbies in Jan. This year. Been collecting dolls for 5 years. Started 5 years ago doing repaints of Bratz which to repaints of Monster High dolls, loved the MH dolls and started collecting them. I bought lots of my dolls which sometimes included Barbie’s. I gave the Barbie’s to thrift shops thinking they weren’t worth anything. Stupid. Anyway, one day I paid $16 for a bag of Barbie’s with 2 MH dolls. There were 10 Barbies, I thought will even if made $1 on eBay for each Barbie that reduce the cost I paid to get the Monsters. To my surprise I was clearly $5 to 8 on the dolls and 2 were Mermaid Dolls that were going for $30+ on eBay. Wow! So, I enjoy cleaning up the dolls. They look so pretty once cleaned and extra care and style for hair. So now, I’m collecting and selling Barbies. I also paint, reroot, and sew for my dolls. There’s so much to learn with Barbie, I’m having fun adding her to my doll hobby. I also collect Blythe, Pullips and Robert Tonner Dolls. I have to some dolls to buy more dolls, like you. Thanks for your content it’s informative and fun.
Glad you watched my video and enjoyed it!! Thanks for that. I like all sorts of dolls, but Babie is my favorite. I try to sell some also, but I have a hard time letting them go. Nice you added Barbie to your list of dolls. Reroot and paint!! Hats off to you. That is not easy at all.😍
Hi!! I've recently rediscovered my Barbie love!! 10 years ago for my daughter's Sweet 16, her "court" was made up of Barbies, in ball gowns I made!! Her theme was Coca Cola n Pepsi, it was really fun!! All the girls got to take Barbie home, I had made 20!!! Well, I'm back at it for fun!! I purchased 22 Barbies on fb marketplace in the last 2 weeks....I gave up thrifting for Lent, so come on Easter!!!! Lol!! Thxs for your video!! New subbie here!!✌🏽♥️
Wow that is some feat you did!! 20 Barbies!!! Wow!!! I know you are gonna enjoy these new 22😀. Thanks so much for subbing.
Excellent video Sue!
I agree with all of the wonderful points you made.
We did not do well recently by buying a counterfeit OMG LOL doll in San Francisco's Chinatown. The packaging was exactly like the real thing..but not the contents. Buyer Beware of these Blind Bag type of dolls.
Loved those Kiddles and congrats on the Talking Barbie head. She is lovely.
I still have mine from Christmas 1970. Such a shame that Mattel fell short on the body quality because they are beautiful Barbies. I had to super glue mine's arm years ago..but she is still so beautiful. She still talks a bit..very guggled.
Cute to add Disney toys to those girls.
Mod Girl
Sorry about the counterfeit doll! I remember the commercials showing that side ponytail doll. But I didn’t get one when I was a kid. Why Mattel??? The TnT body was great, why did the change it. I am kinda glad she was on the old style body. It holds up great!! Barbie on Mod Girl!😀
Well, I am guessing that the Talking Barbies could not still be TNT because of the talking mechanism. But, still whoever replanned the bodies went cheaper and shouldn't have! You know that sound when the limbs stick and have a pop sound...kind of sticky...maybe a different blend of plastic was used.. still love all the TB heads...the side ponytail with bows...cute side curls....and my fave is the shorter, curled low bun in the back. Such a beautiful hairstyle. Mine is blonde and still has such a sweet face.
Mod Girl
@@tonyaadams5304 probably so, I thought about that before, don’t know if the talking mechanism would have fit. Any who they are what they are. Mattel made some mistakes but still had the prettiest dolls ever. 🥰
Thank you so much, Sue, for your sage advice.😊 I stay away from Craig's List, though, because that method easily brings criminals to your house or apartment.
That is why I put the warning. I used to use them. I have gotten some great Dolls, but yes you have to be careful
@@BarbieLove 👍🏼
Thank you for all of the awesome tips! Great video 😊
You are welcome
Hi Sue cool glasses
Thanks 😎
Shared this video on my FB 😊
That’s so kind of you Thanks Jenn. I will poop over to your channel soon. I have been so busy.
Number 9 resonated with me. I threw away my Malibu Barbie blue Van. I can't tell you the pit in my stomach that I still feel to this day.
I totally understand! 🥹
Great video and info Sue! Thank you ❤
So glad you liked it Chris.😀
Sue your accent is similar to ours here in north GA. Love your channel. I collect and have my two daughters collecting as well
Yes, you are not too far away. Glad to hear you have your daughters interested with you. Great fun .🥰
Yes 5 dlls that tokidoki ❤️💕
I still can’t believe it!! Thanks for watching
When I was 10 I had that barbie she talked and I played hours with her I don't have her anymore
I didn’t have her as a child but I remember the commercials. I wish I had one of her that still talked.
Words to live by "Never buy dirty on Ebay." :) :) :)
I certainly live buy them. Flea market, yes. All the time. Lol
@@BarbieLove You just inspired me to look in Michigan. It looks like there area lot of them in the Summer, so I just need to wait until it warms up. I really like watching your videos. Makes me feel like when I was with my best friend back in the 60s/70s and we were playing with Barbies.
I'd give my left kidney for a Toki Doki Barbie!!
Oh no not your kidney. But she is very pretty!🥰
Thanks for all the hearts!!