Caring for your dolls & figurines
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To get the highest price for your doll save packaging, tags, and inserts as these add to the resale value.
Some dolls come in packaging with acetate windows. Displaying the dolls in their original packaging is a good alternative as it helps to protect them.
Check your dolls regularly to make sure they are insect-free. Creepy crawlies can easily find their way into the dolls stuffing and clothing.
Don't wash, set, comb, or change the original hair on a doll.
Don't wash your dolls clothes as they may not be colourfast.
Try to avoid storing dolls in a damp environment as this can result in mildew and mould.
Never wash your figurines in the dishwasher; just give them a quick clean with tepid water mixed with a dash of detergent.
To dust small, delicate figurines try using a handheld hair dryer set on low to blow away the dirt.
Do not over wind the musical mechanism. If this breaks it can lower the resale value of your figurine.
