The Thrill of the Hunt

What is it that just keeps us searching for that special doll! Could it be the hunt and the excitement we feel when we actually find a wonderful doll? Ask any seasoned doll collector and they say the same thing. Searching for that very special doll takes lots of time and patience. Many outings often turn up nothing but then, when and where one might least expect it, you find what you’re been looking for! It is truly a rush of adrenalin! One great find can keep us going for months until we find something else. Some of the most popular places to search are doll shops and shows, antique shops, auctions, eBay, the internet, flea markets and even yard sales. Some of my best finds have been at the yard sales in my own “back yard”. Since I am now both a collector and a dealer, I find it harder to buy dolls priced with a little room for profit. In fact, it is really getting much more difficult to find quality dolls at a reasonable price. I have noticed that many dealers are asking unrealistic prices which may be because they are actually unaware of the value of that particular doll or that they have paid too much for an item. This only makes the hunt more satisfying and exciting when it is successful. So keep searching and Happy Dolling!!