Where can I sell my Barbie Collection?

If you are looking to sell your Barbie collection, you have come to the right place. Whether you have been left a collection, are clearing out the loft or have just decided that now is the time to sell, Vectis Auctions are always happy to hear from people, whether it's a one off or a large collection. 

Vectis Auctions can sell your collection and help you get the best possible price for your Barbie collection for minimum effort – on your part of course!  

If you decide to sell with Vectis Auctions, we will take care of all the work for you, leaving you to sit back and wait for payment to arrive 

The first step would be to send us a list of your collection, include any images you can so that our specialists can identify if it is suitable to sell in one of our auctions. This is free of charge so you don't need to worry if you haven't fully committed to selling just yet. 

Our specialists will identify if it is suitable for one of our Collectable auctions and give you a commission rate based on the information supplied. 

If you are happy then all that remains is to get the collection to us. *  

Q: What are Barbie Collectables? 

A: Barbie is the brain child of American businesswoman Ruth Handler, she was manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel in 1959. Based on the German Bild Lilli doll which Ruth Handler had purchased while in Europe, and named after her daughter Barbara, Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over six decades. She has a multimedia franchise, including video games, animated films, television/web series, and a live-action movie.

Barbie, and Ken, are arguably the most popular dolls in the world

Q: What Barbie collections do you sell? 

A: We can auction all types of Barbies from sealed boxed toys to opened and loose figures. Including all Barbies friends, pets, animals, vehicles and buildings such as the Dreamhouse, clothing and accessories. Plus, books, magazines, and ephemera.

Q: Is my Barbie collection worth anything? 

A: We have a team of experts ready to catalogue your Barbie Collection to achieve the best prices possible. Value can vary significantly, depending on age, condition and provenance. Contact us to have your collection appraised by one of our experts.

Q: Do you sell vintage Barbie ephemera? 

A: Yes! We auction anything Barbie related including comics, magazines and reference books, posters, DVDs and clothing, anything Barbie related.

Q: Do you sell damaged or dirty vintage Barbie items, with bits missing? 

A: Let us take a look, we can auction all types of Barbie items, but we would need to evaluate them first.  

Q: Do you take large Barbie Collections? 

A: We certainly do! whether it's a one off or a large collection we are always looking for vintage and modern Barbie Collections.

Q: What will happen to my Barbie collection? 

A: We have a team of experts ready to catalogue your Barbie Collection to achieve the best prices possible. Our full colour catalogues are available online to our worldwide audience and customer database of over 30 years of trading. Our marketing team will promote your collection at no additional cost, covering all social media channels, promoting on our website, and we also have regular press contacts eager to post to the news channels. 

Q: How will I be paid for my Barbie collection? 

A: All payments are made direct to your bank account 28 working days after the auction.  

Q: How do I auction my Barbie Collection? 

A: If you are looking to sell your Barbie Collection, you can send the details to our email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., via our WhatsApp number**, through our website at https://www.vectis.co.uk/valuations/request-a-valuation, or via traditional postal service. 

• Parcel up your collection and send to our Thornaby address* 

• Take your collection to one of the number of Toy Fairs which we attend across the country 

• Bring them into our office where you can talk through the process and speak to the specialist who will catalogue your collection 

• For larger collections we can arrange a pick-up service for a charge - again this is negotiable depending on the size and value of your collection. 

Vintage & Modern Barbie genres we auction: 

• Collectors’ lines
  • Barbie Basic
  • Fan Club Dolls
  • The Look Collection
  • Inspiring Women
  • Collector Series
  • Children Collectors
  • Designers Collection
  • Fantasy Collections
  • Fashion Collection
  • Hollywood Series
  • Pop Culture Series
  • Porcelain Collection
  • Silkstone Collection
  • Special Occasions
  • Vintage Looks
  • World Culture
• Celebration lines
  • Birthday
  • Christmas
  • Easter
  • Halloween
  • Valentines Day
  • Graduation Day
• Special Editions and Playlines
  • Dolls of The world
  • I can be
  • Ma Ba Japan
  • Barbie by Estrela
  • Moda Nel Mondo
  • National Conventions
  • Philippine Tradisyon Barbie
  • Fao schwarz
• Movie memorabilia
• 1960s Barbie
• 1970s Barbie
• 1980s Barbie
• 1990s Barbie
• 2000s Barbie
• 2010s Barbie
• 2020s Barbie

* This list is not exhaustive 

Vintage & Modern Barbie items we auction: 

• Barbie Dolls
• Ken Dolls
• Midge
• Skipper
• Christie
• Barbies’ friends
• Clothing and outfits
• Barbie Dreamhouse
• Buildings
• Accessories
• Vehicles
• Barbies Horse Dancer
• Animals
• ephemera

 * This list is not exhaustive 

Vintage & Modern Barbie Ephemera related items we auction: 

• Books
• Magazines
• Posters
• Pictures
• DVDs
• Reference books
• Clothing

* This list is not exhaustive  

Ready to sell your old Barbie items? 

Contact: 

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

WhatsApp: 07976553309 

Call: 01642750616 

Website: https://www.vectis.co.uk/valuations/request-a-valuation