About Anne Hoffmann Expertise As a modest collector of appropriately vintage age, I'm good at identifying American vintage dolls (largely late 1940's-1970's) and have the interest and resources to research particularly challenging identifications. I would hesitate to make specific value estimates, however, as markets fluctuate and I am not a professional appraiser. I can recommend at-home repair methods and resources for particular repair instructions and supplies. I can differentiate repairs that will enhance or devalue the historical significance of your doll.
Experience For one, I am 58 and a life-long doll lover. I played with many of these dolls! I am an adult collector, hampered only by my inability to afford the high-end and rare collectibles. I do some doll identification for sellers on eBay and am in demand for local yard sale and church pricing of doll "finds". I like folks to be able to realize a good return for their offerings by correctly identifying their dolls for collectors. I am highly literate and like people as well as dolls! I was briefy a customer service associate for JC Penney (one of those "filler" jobs) and enjoyed resolving issues to customer satisfaction. I am retired and spend a lot of time studying dolls. On the down side, while having an excellent command of the English language, I am a poor typist.
Education/Credentials None for doll collecting. I was a draftsman and machine programmer for an architectural metal firm.
Question I have a 1984 cabbage patch still in the orignal box never been opened ????
Answer There still isn't much of an interest on the secondary market for the Coleco Cabbage Patch dolls at present. Unless a particular doll sparks the interest of an individual buyer, they are worth less than original cost-about $10.000- $15.00, perhaps a little more if an especially interesting (African American, freckled, etc.) edition.
It's too soon to be vintage (you'll have to wait another 25 years for it to become properly vintage) and too many were produced to make even a MIB Coleco doll rare.
In view of the number which were produced, I tend to think the best use for one of these dolls is to let a child love it. Or simply enjoy it yourself on display.
