Almost all of the decals have only two legs but this one has four. |
I can pretty much look at most of my toys and tell you what it's worth and what story goes along with it. But I did buy a toy in Missouri a while back and got home and found out I already had it-but I'm 79 years old, too. |
I was a farmer during the Depression and didn't have many toys-and I missed that. We decided to collect toys because it's a lot larger hobby and the items hold their value so much better than other things. |
In Dyersville, it's like our Arts & Crafts festival only it's a three-day sale. They have a museum and they close their schools and use the gymnasium for vendors. |
It all depends on how many of them were made. The less of them that were produced, the more they're worth. |
It also has a combine trailer, and it will all sell together-including a combine. |
It looks so lifelike that you'd think it should run. |
It's been very much a team effort. I'm very happy she was involved because it made it a lot more fun when we'd go to shows and sales. |
Most of the items come from toy dealers. One of those dealers is from Atchison. He carries everything and gives me really good prices as well. |
That really makes them worth a lot more. If it's a new piece, the box won't add much value. But if it's an old piece, it really increases the value. |
The motel has 10 rooms already booked and the bed-and-breakfast has been booked for about two months. It's going to be a big sale. |
This county is just loaded with collectors. But I can't give you any names because the toys are worth so much, others don't want people to know they collect. |