Effanbee Doll
Effanbee Doll
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 Valentine Pinafore Set for 23 24 Effanbee Sweetie Pie or Similar Size Dolls US $19.95 
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 Effanbee Storybook Collection 11 Vinyl Alice in Wonderland Doll US $5.00
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 EFFANBEE SNOW WHITE AND THE 7 SEVEN KEWPIES DOLL SET IN ORIGINAL BOXES MINT NIB US $188.88
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 Effanbee Dolls Anchors Aweigh Boy by Faith Wicks Sailor US $38.00
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 13 Effanbee Pride of the South Collection RIVERBOAT GAMBLER Vinyl Doll NEW US $29.99
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 Effanbee 14 Inch Composition Anne Shirley Doll Parts Or Repair US $12.99
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 1939 Effanbee Strung Composition 11 Inch Suzette Doll Parts Or Repair US $12.99
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 Effanbee Dolls Lot US $19.99
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 Effanbee 13 Composition Doll US $19.99
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 VINTAGE EFFANBEE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE DOLL CLOTHES NIB US $17.95
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 VINTAGE EFFANBEE BOBBSEY TWINS GO A SAILING DOLL CLOTHES NIB US $17.95
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 VINTAGE EFFANBEE BOBBSEY TWINS OUT WEST DOLL CLOTHES NIB US $17.95
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 VINTAGE EFFANBEE BOBBSEY TWINS WINTER WONDERLAND DOLL CLOTHES NIB US $17.95
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 VINTAGE 18 EFFANBEE DOLL US $18.00
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 Diana Princess of Wales by Effanbee Doll Compnay 1982 US $9.00
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 Vintage Effanbee Anne Shirley Doll clothes Yarn hair US $35.99
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 2 Effanbee Dolls Hungary Czechoslovakia Wonderful World Original Boxes US $9.99
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 DIAMOND JUBILEE EFFANBEE 1985 75TH ANNIVERSARY DOLL NRFB US $52.95
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 Vintage 1966 Effanbee Wedding Doll All Original US $19.95
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 2 EFFANBEE Dolls w Sleepy Eyes 1989 1975 US $15.00
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does anyone know how much the complete set of effanbee days of the week dolls are worth?
im thinking that they were made in the 70s or 80s the numbers on them are 1400-1407.
I think you are referring to the Effanbee Day by Day collection from the 80's (they had names including the days of the week). Doll value is crazy and subject to many things, and you didn't say if they had their original boxes (I assume you don't have the boxes because of how you referred to them) and what condition they are (if they have original wrist tages, etc...). I would make an educated guess that they would be worth at the least about $40 for the set in very nice/excellent condition, and at the very most about $100 (and that higher value would be with original boxes). Value fluctuates over time...and It depends if you can find a collector looking for a full set of these. 1980's Effanbee dolls generally don't have a huge following.
Most of us went through a period of spring-cleaning as we got older, where we threw out all of the toys that we were "too old for" anymore. If youÂ’re lucky, your mother (or just your good sense) kept you from doing this -- and if you are really lucky, these vintage dolls are now thought of as collectorÂ’s items.
But how do you know what these childhood keepsakes are worth? Dig out your dolls and follow these simple steps to find out!
Step #1: Identify Your Doll
Not all vintage dolls were created equal, even way back when. Just like in todayÂ’s toy market, dolls ranged in quality and cost. In general, dolls that were more expensive and of better quality when they were new tend to command higher prices now. Examples of high quality dolls that are now coveted by collectors include Madame Alexander, Arranbee, Effanbee, American Character, and Vogue.
Most of the higher quality manufacturers marked their dolls, so the first step is to check for markings. These are usually either on the back of the neck underneath the hairline, or on the dollÂ’s back. If you are very lucky, and you have the original tag and/or box, not only will you know what kind of doll you have, but also chances are she is worth more than she would be without those things.
If you canÂ’t find any markings on the doll, try to remember if anyone ever told you as a child what your dollÂ’s name was. You can also make visit your local doll hospital or shop to see if they know what the doll is. If all else fails, go through the pictures in every doll book and every website you can find, and see if you can recognize your doll. Remember, differences in dollsÂ’ facial features are subtle, so study the pictures and look at as many as possible before settling on any one of them as an example of your doll!
Step #2: Determine the Condition of Your Doll
Value is highly dependent on the condition of a doll. In order to command the highest price possible, your doll needs to be "mint," which means that she:
- Has never been played with
- Is perfectly clean
- Has all of her original clothes and accessories
- Has perfect hair
- Has bright, flawless face paint, including cheek blush
- Has her original box and hang tag whenever possible
Most childhood dolls are not mint, as they were usually toys. Played-with dolls range in condition from poor (soiled, damaged, and/or incomplete) to very good (lightly played with, more or less complete). These dolls may be worth only a fraction of the value of a mint doll.
Step #3: Research Doll Values
Once you have decided what your doll is and determined her condition, you may begin researching the values of that particular doll. Doll value books usually provide a best-case scenario: the value of a doll that is pristine mint. Doll shops, which usually charge the highest price they feel they can get away with, can tell you how values change with less-than-ideal condition. The online marketplace, such as eBay, is possibly the best place to search, as it provides you with many dolls for comparison, as well as current "market values" for your doll.
For more information on determining a vintage dollÂ’s value, please see http://ezinearticles.com/?id=473149">Doll Collecting - How to Determine a Vintage DollÂ’s Value
Katharine Swan is a longtime doll collector and enthusiast. Also a freelance writer, she has written many articles on collecting and repairing vintage dolls. Her ebook, How to Restring a Strung Doll, can be purchased for only $2.99 at http://dollstringing.katharineswan.com
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