Resources
This is just a sample of what's available about dolls and where to learn
even more. This information is in no way complete.
There are TONS of stuff about dolls of all kinds.
Buy or check new and old books. They
all have something to offer:
 | Blue Books - Dolls & Values, by Jan Foulke (Updated price
guide) |
| Jan Foulke's Guide to Dolls - Identification and Price Guide |
| Dolls Values, Antique to Modern books (Updated price guide) |
| Modern Collectible Dolls series by Patsy Moyer books |
| Collectible African American Dolls Identification & Values
by Yvonne H. Ellis |
| The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls by Debbie Garrett |
| Official Price Guide to Dolls by Denise Van Patten |
| Black Dolls, Book I and Book II, by Myla Perkins |
| Madame Alexander Collector's Dolls by Patricia Smith book |
Buy or subscribe to magazines. See the ads - you'll keep up with
what's going on.
| Doll Reader magazine |
| Fashion Doll Quarterly Magazine (FDQ) |
| Antique Doll Collector
magazine |
| Contemporary Doll Collector magazine |
| Haute Doll Magazine (a
magazine all about fashion dolls) |
Finding collectible dolls
| Doll shows, conventions, or auctions - if you've never been - go! You will love the
experience. |
| Doll shops - if you don't buy there, they may all disappear. Buy
local if you can. |
| The Internet - including Ebay and other online auctions. Get hooked - it's fun! |
| Doll websites on the The Internet - So many people selling so many great
dolls and things!! |
| Thrift Shops, Salvation Army, Goodwill.
Times have changed, though. It's rare to find nice quality dolls in
these these kinds of stores. Check to see if they have a website |
| Garage and estate sales |
| Classified ads in newspapers and doll magazines |
| Club participation or conventions |
| Grandma's attic - yes, people still find treasures there. |
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