Hiring a qualified appraiser to help you value your doll collection will ensure you get the right value. There are many things that go into determining the value of a doll and a book of doll values can give you the wrong information if you are not knowledgable about the value of dolls. Here are some things an accredited appraiser considers:

• A stamp engraved or melted on the porcelain
• The condition of the hair, face, clothes, body, joints, and shoes. Mint condition dolls usually are more valuable than dolls in poorer condition
• The style of the doll and the era it was from plays a part in its value.
• Demand dictates price so if your doll is old but there is no demand for it it would not be valuable.
• Rarity adds to the value of the doll if it is also desirable.
• The state of the market, whether it is antique or collectible, what prices they are selling for in the market, and when the market changes may affect value.