Bobblehead help...

[gashouse34]

I recently found a booth at an antique store that was full of bobbleheads. He was asking $25 for some and $10 for others. A few looked like Repros and some looked old. My question is how do you tell the difference between the two? Is there a secret? These two I bought because they both looked old to me but not 100% sure. The Twins one looks to be painted over and has a Japan stamp on bottom. Please forgive my ignorence on the subject and any help or comments is greatly appreciated. Brandon

[Joe Hunter]

The nodder on the left appears to be a 1980's Twins Enterprises First issue doll. These are somewhat collectible and sell in the $40-60 range. There were made with both a player holding a ball and one holding a bat, with the ball variety being a little scarcer. The nodder on the right appears to be a 1970's wedge base doll from the appearance of the base, but usually these dolls had a "sad" appearance. I would agree that the coloring looks off for both the face and the base, but not sure on this one. Wedge bases usually sell in the $100-125 range, depending on the team.

[gashouse34]

Thanks Joe...sounds like for $10 and $25 they are not bad buys which is what I was wondering. There were a bunch of football ones as well. I might try to shoot the guy an offer on the lot of them. Thanks again, Brandon

[Joe Hunter]

Brandon: I should add that even though most of the wedge bases sell in that range, there are a couple (don't remember which ones) that are very rare and have sold for upwards of $1k. I would suggest the Nodder Exchange website (my favorite) for reference.

[BasherBoy]

my first love is nodders, and Joe's comments are right on. Nodder Exchange is a good reference place. a few in my collection came from there.

[jimm]

Any Giants stuff there?