Why search for doll shops in San Francisco CA? Well, collecting dolls is satisfying in so many ways: doll collecting can be nostalgic, comforting and otherwise pleasurable, for the love of the hobby, or even an investment. With this hobby, you can choose to collect dolls by composition, type of material, artist, age of dolls, doll manufacturer, or style – the sky is the limit.
Whether you are searching for doll shops in San Francisco CA or elsewhere, it is a great time to buy dolls, especially the composition dolls or dolls from the late 1800s. For the older dolls, those made of china, papier-mâché or wax-overs are probably of best value. Other things to look for are great condition with original bodies and period clothing. With the state of the current economy, it is expected there will be a resurgence in doll values with five to seven years, so now is the time.
You can walk in to doll shops in San Francisco CA or you can frequent estate sales or dolls shows, or the Internet instead for doll shops in San Francisco CA. Sometimes it is difficult to find a doll shop with a wide selection and estate sales are hit or miss. The problem with doll shows is that they are getting smaller and, with fewer buyers, doll values there are affected. The Internet has really become a great place to shop for collectible dolls, being more and more popular – especially when you find an expert who will take the time to share her expertise.
If you are searching for doll shops in San Francisco CA, there is a doll show in San Jose, CA April 2nd. Another option is to follow our recommendation here at Better Everything and do your virtual shopping at Stella’s Treasures where Stella has a great selection of dolls of varying composition, age, doll manufacturers and style and a selection of books, magazines, parts, accessories, clothing and furniture. Stella not only offers links to restoration, clothes and patterns, repair, but also offers her expertise to assist you in your selection and search for that perfect collectible doll that will touch your heart strings so you will have no regrets, leaving an increase in value an added bonus to your cherished collectible doll treasure.