Raggedy Ann Collectibles

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Join the Kovels as they travel to the Metrolina Expo in Charlotte, N.C., to discover the value in traditional Raggedy Ann collectibles. The most valuable are the early Raggedy Anns, which had wooden hearts sewn into their chests. Today, they sell for thousands of dollars because they're so rare!

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This Raggedy Ann from the 1920s has a wooden heart sewn inside her chest.
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Earlier dolls had "candy" hearts.
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Interestingly, the Raggedy Andy dolls didn't have hearts at all but this one is different.

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This Andy has striped blue legs and sells for $300.
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This is an original Molly Goldwin doll. Between 1934 and 1938, these were made illegally.
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This beloved "mammy" doll was a favorite and dates to the 1940s. She is very rare and valuable--priced at $2,000.

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Another favorite featured an "awake" Ann on one side and "asleep" Ann on the other. It was made during World War II.
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Raggedy Arthur, the dog from a Raggedy Ann storybook, was manufactured in 1965. He's hard to find and often sells for more than $1,000.
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The giraffe from the same storybook and year as Arthur, is also hard to find and sells for around $1,000.

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This contemporary lunchbox and Thermos bottle sells for $20.
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This watering can from the 1960s sells for $65.
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These iron bookends from the 1930s have original paint. This pair is worth $750 because of age and condition.

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These Raggedy Ann and Andy building blocks in mint condition are very rare and in the original box. This set sells for $500.
Resources
Metrolina Expo
With approximately 6,200 dealers, Metrolina Expo is among the largest markets in the United States. It is held in April, June and November.
Metrolina Expo
Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-596-4643
Toll-free: 800-824-3770
Website: www.metrolinaantiqueshow.com
Guests
Louida "Lou" Payne
Dealer
Phone: 803-283-9350
Email: lbee@infoave.net
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