I have a 1958 original Midge Barbie Doll. How much would it be worth? It is in mint condition.
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They are asking around $89 on eBay. This is only the asking price.
I am going to look around and see if I can get a higher price . Thank you very much for taking the time to look at it.
Without seeing the markings on her tush, it is hard to very which Midge you have and I don't want to give you mis-information because the difference in the various years' doll values can be significant.
What are the markings on her tush?
My understanding is that the bubble cut dolls (Barbie and Midge) were not made until 1961 using the 1958 copyrighted body, which is probably what you have, but what year is she?
Here's where it gets interesting...and I can tell you this because I have spent the last few months researching my own collection to sell.
I have a 1964 blonde bubble cut Midge who has 1962 and 1958 on her butt (NO marking with 1964 mind you). I learned she was a 1964 because the mark on her butt has the mark has the word "patented". So even though it looked like I had a 1962 doll, the word patented put her at 1964.
The level of nuances in dating and valuing Barbies is a world all to its own!! And I beg you...tread carefully (see below)!!
This site helped me tremendously!
www.fashion-doll-guide.com/
This is the sold bubble brunettes on eBay at the moment. They average 20-30 dollars sold.
www.ebay.com/
Why I say tread carefully is that Barbie buyers, especially of the old dolls are VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY picky people.
For example, do not call a doll mint unless she has never been out of the box or touched by human hands AND has her original outfit, right down to the original shoes.
Mint to a collector has a whole different meaning than she is a really nice doll in good shape. That your doll has a hair out of place makes her fair or good at best.
I say this with all due respect because I would hate to see you post it for sale as mint and then the buyer raise heck because you misrepresented your doll. Seriously--these folks are hard core when it comes buying and selling dolls. That is why I have spent so many hours doing my research!
Post back with an update on your sale!
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