Doll Collecting 101: How do you examine a vintage doll?

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Caveat Emptor

At one a doll show I attended a few years ago, I heard announcements made about "Doll Show Etiquette" that recommended a doll not be undressed or handled without the permission of the dealer. This is a good policy to protect the dealer, but the buyer also needs the protection of seeing what he or she is getting before they pay. Before you buy that beautiful vintage doll in the display case, politely request to be allowed to examine the doll before purchasing. Some things to look for would include...
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