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Donating a collection

Does anyone have experience / advice on how / where to donate a doll collection. Mostly Effanbee, Robin Woods, Susanne Gibson & Pauline. Mostly vinyl but some porcelain. In boxes. I was hoping for a hospital or care center for families. I cannot affo...

Can anyone identify the markings on this antique doll?

Can anyone identify the maker of this doll? Thanks.

Does anyone recognize this porcelain doll makers signature?

I found this porcelain doll at an estate sale. Its in really good condition so I do not think it is old. The head, feet and hands are porcelain. It is signed on the back of the neck. Very high on the neck, stamped into the porcelain under glaze is th...

Prototype DWTS Barbie

Hi. First post. I sell barbies, both vintage and NRFB. I have a Dancing with the Stars prototype doll that was sold by FAO Schwarz a few years back. I am loathe to list something of that $$ amount on ebay. any thoughts? thanks,

Help with Id please

Does anyone know what doll this is? She has rubbery plastic skin and stands 21' Tall.

vintage Ginny Dolls

Hi, does anyone here collect 1950s Vogue Ginny dolls?

Vintage Pixie D'Anton Jos dolls

Hi Doll collectors, I am new to ebay and haven't yet sold stuff.I have 3 D'Anton Jos dolls, as new, in original boxes. They have tabs/ certificates of authentication.One is the Pixie King, dressed in red velvet, and very handsome, the Pixie Princess ...

Spam Alert for Doll Board on Ebay!! Be aware!!!!!!!!!!

Just had an email there was a new posting on this board which there is not. The email was advertising cannibis buy online via telegram. Not sure who to report this to?

Trunk Full of Dolls Found

This creepy trunk full of dolls and doll parts was left by the previous owners of a house I recently bought. I know ZERO about dolls, but this trunk has me curious. Does anyone on this forum have any clues or histories. Perhaps a collector can find s...

Need Help Identifying 6 1/2" Clone Two Piece Fashion Outfit....

This is a two piece outfit, a jumpsuit with a matching long vest. It fits Dawn Dolls and other 6 1/2" dolls. I'm trying to identify the company and or name of this outfit. Any help is appreciated, thank you....

How to protect sleep eyes when shipping a plastic 14" Effanbee Honey doll

Hello, I usually sell small vintage plastic dolls with painted eyes, so I have not faced this issue before. I just sold an Effanbee Honey doll with sleep eyes. I don't want them to be damaged during shipping. I know if this were an old bisque doll, y...

How to fix cloudy eyes on a Vinyl Jim doll

Hello. I have a doll that I picked up years ago at a doll show. The eyes look dirty or cloudy and I'm wondering if I can do anything about that. I hesitate to use water or any liquid, since the eyes look a little loose in the socket. I'm attaching 2 ...

Cleaning cloudy eyes on dolls

I find that if you take a Q-tip and wet it with a little bit of rubbing alcohol you can clean dolls eyes safely. That way it is not overly saturated and you can rub lightly and the rubbing alcohol dries up the moisture that is making the eyes cloudy....

Concern re: deterioration by chemical exposure

I have a stained oak frame & acrylic sided display case for my Grandmother's 117 yr old bisque headed doll with kid leather body. If stained wood is cured is it safe for the doll?

Small Armand Marseille Dream Baby 11" with 2 bottom teeth

I came across this very old doll. I do believe she is Armand Marseille by the A.M. mark on her neck. I have searched and searched and can not find any 11" doll to resemble her. Any help would be appreciated11" tall