These things all work as one in determining the value of a doll. Spotting a valuable doll is a learned attribute. Read some of the many resource materials available today in the area of antique dolls, and combine that knowledge with actively viewing antique dolls through private collections, museums and antique shops. Within a short period of time and a little effort, you will gain confidence in your doll collecting. Remember, as you are trying to find antique dolls, it is not how little you pay, but the quality of the doll.
Quality comes with price.
Don t cheat yourself out of the enjoyment of owning beautiful antique dolls, it will show in the end result of the collection. I ve never seen a collector regret buying a beautiful doll to add to their collection. To be good at grading and valuing dolls, start with doll blue books . There are many on the market to date, and some are better than others. To help you understand how these books can help you, you must read the prefaces of these books.