They can sometimes find you items you never would have been able to. Don't handle items with dirty hands. WASH before handling dolls or clothes. Some stains will not come off and some fabric cannot be cleaned. Don't display dolls in sunlight.
Fabrics can fade and dolls turn odd colors.
When my daughter was born, I thought it would be nice for her too see some of the toys and dolls I had as a child,so I started seeking them. It has been over 8 years since I first purchased a doll solely for a collection. Tell us about your collection. I have over 150 Dawn dolls by Topper 1970. They are my favorite dolls.