Are my Barbies worth anything?

Original Barbie - The original first edition Barbie from 1959 is very rare. Money, Inc. reports that even in played-with condition, she is worth $8,000. In pristine condition, she could be worth more than $27,000.
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How do I know if my Barbie is valuable?

Even if a doll is in perfect condition, if the supply exceeds its demand on the market, it will likely be worth very little. Aside from rare collectors' models, your Barbie's age will be the most likely factor in determining its rarity; the older your doll is, the more rare it will probably be.
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What year Barbie dolls are worth money?

1 Barbie by Stefano Centuri - $302,500

She was auctioned in 2010 and valued at around $302,500. Her jewelry contains rare Australian pink diamonds and 3 carats of white diamonds. The proceeds from her auction were donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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Where is the best place to sell Barbies?

Whether you're an experienced collector or simply looking to sell a few children toys around your home, eBay makes selling Dolls fun. With millions of eBay shoppers looking for dolls, doll clothes, doll hats, or doll shoes, it's easy to turn your stuff into cash on eBay.
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How do I know what Barbie I have?

How To Identify Barbie Dolls – Resources, Websites and Tips To Help!
  1. Look at the Body. ...
  2. Look at the Back of the Head. ...
  3. Look at Anything A Bit “Different” About the Doll (for example; hair, tattoos, piercings, earrings, etc.) ...
  4. The Mattel Customer Service Website. ...
  5. Google Images. ...
  6. Amazon. ...
  7. Social Media. ...
  8. Doll Blogs.
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Are 90's Barbies worth anything?

This "Barbie Loves Elvis" collector's doll set from 1997 is currently being sold for $149 on eBay. A "Jeweled Splendor" Barbie usually goes for around $150, while a Pink Splendor Barbie has sold for a whopping $1,000.
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What are 1966 Barbies worth?

They are very rare and can sell between $500 and $1,000 if in mint condition. The second answer is more complicated: Mattel had the Twist N Turn waist for the Barbie doll patented in 1966, and that design of waist/body was used for dolls sold between 1967 and 1999.
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What is the rarest Barbie?

Twelve years ago (yes, it's been that long since 2010, yikes), Barbie released the Athena doll as part of the Goddess Series. Not only is this a Gold Label edition, but only 5,300 dolls were made, making this a rare collectible item.
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Are there rare Barbies?

Pretty in a pale pink gown, the Pink Splendor Barbie is part of a Limited Edition that was released in 1997—only 10,000 dolls were created worldwide. Her ensemble celebrates the finer things in life rhinestones, crystals, and glittering lace and silk.
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Are Barbies from the 60s worth anything?

A long way from her initial $3 price tag, a mint-in-box original 1959 Barbie doll is worth $8,000-$10,000 today, according to Reader's Digest. However, slightly less pristine versions are available on eBay for less — one sold for $3,999 in December 2020.
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What year did Barbie have bendable legs?

Between 1967 and 1972 Barbie dolls entered into Mod era: 1967-1968 (Barbie Twist 'n Turn) – First Barbie model that started Mod Barbie era. It featured rooted eyelashes, bendable legs, and waist that can be twisted and turned.
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Are old unopened Barbies worth anything?

The most valuable holiday Barbies are from the years 1988-1992. Dolls that are MIB (mint in box) from those years sell for between $40-$200. A set of NRFB (never removed from box) dolls from 1988 to 1998 can sell for around $1,000.
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Which 1990s doll is the best selling Barbie to date?

The 1992 Totally Hair Barbie (shown), the best-selling Barbie doll to date, celebrated the “big hair” craze and loud fashions of the early 90s.
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What does the year on the back of a Barbie mean?

Barbie dolls, especially vintage ones, are often identified by the marks on the doll's behind or torso. These markings often include a date. The stamped date is actually the copyright date of a particular kind of doll body. The most common markings on Barbie dolls include "©1966", "Mattel, Inc."
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What is the best way to sell a doll collection?

To that end, her best bet it to simply sell the dolls in the open market. There are many ways to do this, but I think the best way to maximize her profit is to use eBay (or a similar service). eBay puts the items at auction so that others are competing to buy them, which generally results in the best price.
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How much are 1980's Barbie dolls worth?

Barbie originally cost just $3, but Follett says you can expect to shell out between $8,000 to $10,00 for a mint-in-box (MIB) edition. She's one of the 13 vintage Barbie dolls that are worth a fortune today.
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What is the first Holiday Barbie?

1988 HAPPY HOLIDAYS BARBIE - 1ST IN COLLECTIBLE SERIES by Mattel.
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What year was the first black Holiday Barbie?

1996 African American Holiday Barbie, New out of box.
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What year did Peaches and Cream Barbie come out?

From the Manufacturer. Barbie Peaches N Cream Barbie Doll: 1984s Peaches N Cream Barbie Doll is an especially cherished doll. The original box said shes as pretty as a peach blossom.
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How much did a Barbie cost in 1985?

The doll cost $3 and sported a ponytail, thick black eyeliner with a touch of blue shadow, arched eyebrows, red nail polish, a stylish black and white bathing suit, gold hoop earrings, open-toed slide sandals and white cat eye sunglasses. In the first year, 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold.
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