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Need Barbie book recommendation
Jun 29, 2012 08:27 PM

I just bought a big box of barbies at the thrift store..like 25-30.Most of them are from the 80's.I also found a box of clothes at a garage sale that my friend says is from the late 60's- early 70's.I do not collect Barbie so I know absolutely nothing.Since I am starting to see more & more appear in the thrift stores I would like to buy a couple of reference books.I doubt I will ever find the "really valuable" ones...but I enjoy the hunt for fun toys and especially enjoy the research...I do not expect to get rich.When I go to Amazon there a a zillion Barbie reference books...all which have good reviews and bad reviews..I have no clue what to buy.I am looking for a couple books to identify the everyday barbies..not necessarily the exclusive expensive ones.Would appreciate any help or suggestions.Thanks

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Need Barbie book recommendation

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Need Barbie book recommendation
Jun 29, 2012 08:27 PM

I just bought a big box of barbies at the thrift store..like 25-30.Most of them are from the 80's.I also found a box of clothes at a garage sale that my friend says is from the late 60's- early 70's.I do not collect Barbie so I know absolutely nothing.Since I am starting to see more & more appear in the thrift stores I would like to buy a couple of reference books.I doubt I will ever find the "really valuable" ones...but I enjoy the hunt for fun toys and especially enjoy the research...I do not expect to get rich.When I go to Amazon there a a zillion Barbie reference books...all which have good reviews and bad reviews..I have no clue what to buy.I am looking for a couple books to identify the everyday barbies..not necessarily the exclusive expensive ones.Would appreciate any help or suggestions.Thanks

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by kathiec (898 ) View Listings
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Re: Need Barbie book recommendation
Jun 30, 2012 11:28 PM

For clothing, the best source is the three volumes of Barbie Fashions by Sarah Sink Eames. On the dolls, you can try Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives by Michael Augustyniak.

 

What you'll find is that there are far more books that ID collector Barbies than the "everyday" ones. And quite honestly, if you're buying for resale, a bunch of naked 80s Barbies are probably not going to bring much.

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