The market for most modern Barbies hasn't been all that good for several years. Unless she has something rare or particularly desirable, I don't think it will matter when she sells. I really don't think the market for most modern Barbies is going to pick up for quite a few years, if ever. I couldn't agree with you more. The market for modern Barbies (and even vintage) is very soft and has been for many years. Mattel overproduced, too many people overbought and hoarded Barbies thinking they would go up in price. Instead, almost every doll has lost value on the secondary market. It's a sad reality for people who collected thinking they would make a fortune. I doubt that most Barbies will EVER be worth more than retail - if even that - since so many people with dealers licenses also hoarded Barbies... and they bought them wholesale. As far as selling at Christmas time. The Holiday dolls do sell a little better (as does Halloween at Halloween etc.) but anyone selling their Barbies in this market should expect to sell low or not at all. Also, the sellers that have the rare or "never removed from package" are outrageous in their prices; $325,00; $600.00 and I rarely see any of them sold.  Maybe the Trump children can afford those prices but your average buyer can't.  And, I do not think today's kids are that interested in Barbie.  No imagination - they might have to think. I'm so glad