The Barbie doll is a fashion doll made by Mattel that has been around since 1959. Mattel makes various types of Barbie dolls and one of its most popular collections is the Christmas Barbie. The Christmas Collection, otherwise known as the Holiday Barbie Collection, features Barbie in stunning holiday-inspired dresses every year. Many people collect Holiday Barbies for various reasons, whether to pass down to their children or in hopes that they may be worth some money someday.

Researching Barbies' Worth

To find out how much your Holiday Barbie Collection is worth, read collector books, check out Internet auction sites (like eBay), talk to other collectors, go to Barbie shows, join a local Barbie collecting club and read doll magazines. To see what other Barbie collectors sought and received for their Barbie dolls, go to an online auction site such as eBay and search for the specific Christmas Barbie that you are selling. After going to the auction site, scroll down the left-hand column; under the "Show only" section, click on "Completed listings." This allows you to view all the completed listings for your specific Barbie and see how much they are selling for.

Variables When Determining Worth

Many variables will determine whether your Christmas Barbie is worth more than what you paid for it. First, the Barbie must be in the box and in mint condition. Next is timing, which is critical in determining the doll's worth. Usually, the more time that has passed, the more valuable the doll is. Another important factor in determining a doll's worth is whether the doll is a special edition, limited edition or rare. If your Barbie falls into any of those categories, it may have risen in value. When determining the right doll to buy for a collection, buy one that appeals to you the most so that if its value does not increase, you still have a Barbie you can enjoy. You can also increase your dolls' value if you have more than one Barbie to sell at the same time. Listing your Barbies together as a collection on an online auctioning site may sell for more money than if you sell just one Barbie.

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