A good question. Why indeed should anybody start a Betty Boop Collection?
Many people may have not even heard of her and even for those who have heard of her, then still why should anyone start a collection?
The problem is, there is a load of old mass produced “tat” out there for sale, let’s be frank. Cups, stickers, tea bath towels, absolutely any product that anyone would ever guess could have the Betty Boop face or even caricature on it.
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But the good news is, there is some good stuff out there to be collected, if you know where to look for it.
Some people obviously are just happy to collect anything to start with. Perhaps some cheaper figurines or posters to begin with but the real collectors items are harder to find and there is no better place to start looking than on eBay and, or a Google search.
Due to her huge success in the 30′s, she is highly sought after by collectors and pieces are often seen in various auctions of vintage figurines. Authentic figurines from the 1930′s are the most highly prized items, very popular but very rare. These figurines, if genuine, should all have ID numbers.
With some figurines fetching in excess of £5000, having a Betty Boop Collection of vintage figurines is not only nostalgic, but also valuable. At the end during the day, she is a good 1930′s American Image there are plenty of wealthy collectors along with heavy wallets prepared to pay big bucks with regard to quality items. Just make sure that any new items in your Betty Boop Collection are checked carefully before you buy, to make sure that the paint on figurines is free of blemishes and that all the parts are original.
As there are literally thousands of Betty Boop products to be found for sale around the world, to find a true collector’s piece, you need to visit specialty shops that carry antique figurines. Or if you look hard enough you may find an item in a private sale online or even at a;local car boot or jumble sale that has been overlooked and undervalued. The danger is that they can be a bit worn or damaged and may need to be refurbished by a specialist to restore them to a reasonable condition.
Our main blog will be on the look out for all such vintage Betty Boop items of value and any information that collectors will find useful, we will endeavour to bring the details to your attention.