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Finding the Value of a DanDee Porcelain Doll?

June 20, 2021

A porcelain doll in a box.I know dolls aren't selling for much right now but I would really like to know how much she is worth. I didn't see this doll listed. She is a limited edition Soft Expressions porcelain doll, never removed from the box.

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Soft Expressions dolls are made by DanDee and the value of similar dolls will be under $25-$35.
You may or may not find this doll listed for sale or sold (sold price = value) so in a case like that value is usually stated as the sold prices of similar dolls.

Check out eBay's sold listings to see what similar dolls are selling for: Soft Expressions: $3 - $30 - mostly below $20.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=soft+expressions...

DanDee Soft Expressions:
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=dandee+soft...

Your doll may be new - never removed from box, but it does appear that it may have been re-wrapped and not original cover.
All of these dolls are usually marked as 'Limited Edition' so that is not unique.
This brand doll has usually been sold at stores such as K-Mart so it was never a high value doll but some of these can still be sold for higher prices.

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Dolls are also very slow sellers so even sold dolls may have been listed for months/years before they sold.

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You did not write how tall your doll is, but I found dolls in similar boxes and judging by the arms of the same size. I even found a doll packed just like your doll: www.ebay.com/.../274256167293

So, you have Soft Expressions Collectible Bisque Porcelain Doll 12". Brand DanDee.
I can't make out your photo, but your doll should have a Certificate of Authenticity on her hand.

About the price. It ranges from $10 to $27: www.ebay.com/.../303621530611, www.ebay.com/.../373356113204, www.ebay.com/.../200399332563, www.ebay.com/.../274256167293

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You doll is very nice, I think its price is about $25.

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I see that she has a round label. I've only met square labels.

Ok, it was not easy, but I found several dolls with round labels www.ebay.com/.../124000895976, www.ebay.com/.../114417677438.

This is Christmas Special Edition. I think that your doll is from the same edition, because she has a bow like this doll www.ebay.com/.../124000895976.

The price is $25-30.
And here the price at the moment is $ 9.99 (shipping is not included) www.ebay.com/.../303621530611

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September 2, 2022

So I have this DanDee doll in its original box, never taken out. I've looked online and can't seem to find it. Long time ago, I noticed she has no eyes. Just wondering if it's worth anything?

Being a manufacturing thing? Just would love to know more on this doll that my mother gave me about 15 years ago. Thank you.

A porcelain doll in a box.
 
A porcelain bridal doll.
 
DanDeeA porcelain doll with no eyes.
 
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December 5, 2020

I am just wondering what these dolls are worth. I got them from my grandmother at one point and have no use for them around here. They are the Collectors Choice by Dandee.

A porcelain doll wearing red.
 
A porcelain doll wearing pink.
 

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Unfortunately the Dandee dolls were on the low end of the spectrum when new and did not hold their market value in today's resale market.

If she is a small doll (like 15 inches and under) she may sell for $1-$15. If she is taller, $10-25.

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There are a glut of dolls out there. Now is the time to sell before Christmas. Be sure to wrap her very carefully if you are shipping because she is so fragile that she can easily be damaged in shipping. Use tons of bubble wrap and double box.

This will impact the shipping so be sure to put the correct box weight and dimensions so you don't lose money.

Post back how your sale goes!

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This type porcelain doll was mass produced from 1980's to 2000.
Porcelain dolls were made by 100's of companies and artists during their heyday when people bought them to put away with the idea they would gain in value, sadly, that did not happen.

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Dolls have hit the market with much dismay to people who bought them as they have no value in today's market. The market it flooded with them and they are very slow sellers and most will never sell.

There are over 5,000 Dandee Collector's Choice dolls presently listed on eBay for sale. There are many variations but the market research states that not even 10% of the dolls listed for sale will ever sell.
Here is a link to sold dolls on eBay so you can see for yourself what people are actually paying for similar dolls.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Collectors...

You can read some of the information members have provided in the past:
www.thriftyfun.com/Finding-the-Value-of-a-Dandee-Porcelain...
www.thriftyfun.com/tf63434690.tip.html

Hopefully, you have someone who might appreciate these dolls as they do represent a part of our past.

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May 17, 2020

Could you tell me the value of this doll?

Thanks.

Value of a Collector's Choice Series Doll by DanDee - doll with long dark curls wearing an embroidered ecru dress
 

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So many brands of dolls have more or less been 'dumped' on numerous online sites that not very many will be of value higher than $25 and most will be less. Not only is the value low but sales are very slow.

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Your doll is very pretty and may be a little unusual but her value will still be less than $25.
If you wish to sell her it would be better to list her on sites other than eBay or Etsy. Maybe try out Facebook Marketplace or any of the other sites you see advertised.

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The value of dolls has declined so much in the past few years it makes it so hard to sell one of these dolls and earn much off the dolls. If you check selling prices people are lucky to earn $5 for the dolls right now. The market is bad for dolls and it is best to hold on to the doll and try to sell it when the market improves or list this in your local area and see if you can sell it for a bit more.

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September 10, 2020

Can anyone identify this Collector's Choice doll and tell me the value?

A collectible doll with red hair.
 
A collectible doll with red hair.
 

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To be honest with you Collectors Choice has mass-produced dolls for years and they make quite a few dolls each year that they sell around the world. It is almost impossible to identify the doll and tell you the doll's name. The only way to do this one is to search online and try to find the doll listed on eBay or another site that is selling dolls right now. As for the value of the doll, this one has been very low for the past several years. The value of dolls right now is around $5-15 when selling them online. A few people will ask a bit more and include free shipping. But after paying the fees and shipping cost they don't net more than $7-10 dollars. I would suggest that you look locally for a swap meet in your area or even a garage sale. Try selling the doll there. You can also download an app for garage sales in your local area and list the doll there. Selling on eBay can take months if not years before the doll sell and there are so many there right now the market is considered flooded.

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Collectors Choice doll by Dandee.
These dolls were mass produced in the thousands and sold in low-end stores like K-Mart, Walmart, K-B Toy store, drug stores, 5 & 10 stores, etc.
These are usually called 'decorator dolls' as they were sold for displaying and not for 'playing'.

The market has been flooded with this type doll for years and the value is usually less than $25 but generally less than $20. The other problem is that dolls are very slow sellers and most may take months/years to sell - if they ever sell.

Most of these dolls did not have a name and even if it did a name would not increase the value (unless it was of some significance).
You may never find an exact doll as there are over 2,000 Collectors Choice dolls listed at any given time on eBay alone and thousands listed on other sites as well.
You can do a visual search but finding your doll will not tell you anything that will increase her value.

Here is a link to eBay's dolls listed for sale. You can narrow the search by checking on some of the choices on the left side of the screen (size, etc) but many sellers do not put any type of information so that just means looking for a particular doll is like the proverbial 'needle in a haystack' search.
Asking prices are just prices a seller would like to receive for their doll and has very little to do with value as only a sold item will show what someone was willing to pay for that same item.

www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524...

You can also check eBay's sold listings to see what people are actually willing to pay for similar dolls.

www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Collectors...

www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=dan+dee+Collectors...

This question is asked frequently so check out some of the answers as members provide a lot of information. Be sure to check member Pghgirl's answers as she provides up to date information.

www.thriftyfun.com/Finding-the-Value-of-a-Dandee-Porcelain...
www.thriftyfun.com/Value-of-Collectors-Choice-Porcelain...

You can always check what other doll sites are saying about the value of this brand doll. Comments may be from years ago but still hold true today.

www.collectorsweekly.com/.../227018-the-collectors-choice-series...

www.collectorsweekly.com/.../102437-collectors-choice-dan-dee...

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December 20, 2019

I have a twin set of sailor girl dolls as well as another doll. Can you tell me how much they are worth?

Value of DanDee Porcelain Dolls - two dolls wearing sailor style dresses in a box
 
Value of DanDee Porcelain Dolls
 

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Are the twins 12 inches? The 12 inch ones I see being offered in various places for 9.99 each, but sadly I haven't seen them sell in a long time. Sold prices are the true indicator of market value.

How tall is the gal in pink? If she is also 12 inches that would be her approximate asking price.

Thanks for sharing your cuties!

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December 21, 20190 found this helpful
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The value of all your dolls is determined by the company that made them and how many dolls were made from each lot. Normally these companies produce dolls in lots of 1000 to 2000 dolls. The market value for such dolls has declined in the past few years. Your dolls are now worth $5 to $15 each.

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November 26, 2021

How much is this Collector's Choice by Dandee worth? It was given to me as a Christmas present several years ago. She was (obviously) taken out of the box. Does that affect anything?

A porcelain doll in a white dress with red trimmings.
 

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February 11, 2020

How much is my Collector's Choice porcelain doll by Dan Dee worth?

A porcelain doll in purple and white.
 

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February 12, 20200 found this helpful
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People are wanting to sell off there dolls these days and the market is flooed with dolls. Ths drives down the price, plus people are not interested in buying dolls these days. The prices people are listing them for start at $5 all the way up to $20.

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April 29, 2020

I have a Collector's Choice Series doll by Dandee. I would like help in finding its value.

Value of a Collectors Choice Porcelain Doll - doll wearing a long plaid dress with a white fur trimmed coat and matching hat
 
Value of a Collectors Choice Porcelain Doll
 

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September 25, 2018

I have a Collector's Choice series doll by Dandee and was wondering what it's value is, if anything. I've had it since I was a kid.

Value of a Collector's Choice Doll by Dandee - doll with gold ringlets, a large hair bow and a long dark coat
 

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September 10, 2018

My daughter was given this doll. We were told that her grandparents had it about 30 to 50 years. I can't find this doll online anywhere. I just wanna make sure if it's valuable or not.

If it is I'm putting it up; if it's not I'll just let her play with it. It is a DanDee doll Brazil classic series special edition.

Value of a DanDee Doll - doll in box
 
Value of a DanDee Doll
 
Value of a DanDee Doll
 

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September 10, 20180 found this helpful

It is a mass-produced doll that is worth $10-$25. Let her enjoy it.

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