Find This Vintage Doll At The Thrift Store & You May Be Sitting On A Small Fortune

Every time you go to the thrift store, you could be passing by or buying treasured antique items that are worth a good deal of money. From vintage décor you should definitely snag to collectable mugs or dishware that might be a hidden jackpot, there are a variety of secondhand pieces that have gained value over the years. While certain items like ceramic pieces or silver and gold ornaments are worth grabbing and could fetch a decent price if you were to sell them, it's an iconic doll that could be worth a small fortune if you find the right one at the thrift store. Barbie is a childhood favorite that continues to grow with the times, and the "Barbie" movie really gave the franchise a boost in popularity again. However, dolls created between late 1950s and late 1960s could sell for thousands if you were to thrift one in decent condition, and others can still bring in money should you want to find collectors.

The Barbies created between 1950 and 1970 can be worth anything from $100 to upwards of $20,000 depending on rarity. There are a number of assets or factors that determine if your Barbie is valuable aside from the year it was made. Many collectors look for certain hair colors like red, which is more uncommon. Some of the body types are worth more, too, especially if their legs can bend. If you have a Barbie that wasn't produced between the end of the 1950s to the late 1960s, you can also check for various labels that indicate they are more rare and therefore possibly more valuable. 

Unlike other valuable vintage dolls you should definitely buy at the thrift store, Barbie is a fun addition to any home. However, if you are looking for options that are worth money, check for dolls that were produced as gold or platinum labels, and if they are in their boxes that can mean more profit. The better condition your Barbie is in, the more money it could fetch, too. The state of the hair and printed makeup, the clothing, and if they have all the accessories they were sold with can make a big difference to what people will pay, and if collectors or shops want to buy them. Vintage classics like Malibu Barbie and other '80s versions can still be worth money, too. It all really depends on what people are looking to add to their collection.

The original Barbie has been known to sell for almost $30,000 depending on her accessories and the overall condition of the doll. She is notable due to her striped one piece swimsuit and her pinned-up hair, which was trendy during that decade. The original vintage doll has strawberry blonde hair that is very different from the white blonde dolls that came later, and winged eyeliner makeup. She can come with a stand and two holes in the soles of her feet, which pop onto the stand for display purposes. A stamp can be found on the bottom portion of some dolls to determine make and year of production, though these are usually only on the super vintage editions.