THINKING of decluttering your home? Then it could be time to rummage through your attic for old Madame Alexander dolls.
In fact, you can make thousands of dollars from the right buyer if you’re lucky.
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This Madame Alexander doll once sold for $25,000 at auction, according to Theriault’sCredit: Theriault’s
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While a keen collector has snapped up a Marie Antoinette example for $20,000Credit: Theriault’s
The Madame Alexander Doll Company was founded by Beatrice Alexander in New York City in 1923.
Since then, many kids (and adults) have collected the dolls – and you may be sitting on a goldmine depending on when it’s from.
Yesterday, the toys got attention in an episode of The Kardashians as Kris Jenner encouraged her daughter Khloe to get “all of them” while in a shop.
She noted that they’re her favorite dolls but very hard to find.
Certain classic Madame Alexander dolls – especially those from the 1950s – can be worth thousands.
According to auction house Theriault’s, a doll in a blue period gown with the original box from 1951 once sold for $25,000.
It was said to be “an exceptionally rare example that is perfectly-preserved”, with a high cheek color.
Meanwhile, a Marie Antoinette example has sold at auction for $20,000.
If you find a vintage doll in your basement, it could be time to dust it off as you can make thousands on eBay too.
On May 22, a used Madame Alexander Cissy doll from 1958 sold for $4,929.99. It racked up 46 bids.
While another from the same time period sold for $3,939.99 on May 7 after attracting 29 bids on eBay.
The seller noted that because it was a vintage item, some imperfections “should be expected”.
You can check if your Madame Alexander dolls are worth anything on eBay.
To do this, search the full name of the coin, select the “sold” listing and then toggle the search to “highest value”.
Just keep in mind that your dolls are only worth what someone else is willing to pay for them.
You could also get up to $13,661 for your old phone – check if you have a valuable one at home.
And last year, Pokemon Oreos were selling for $15,100 each online.
Source: https://www.the-sun.com/money/5526808/toy-madame-alexander-doll-ebay/