Dolls are In and then Some; Happy St. Patrick's Day; here is a Free Newsletter!

Spring, Rendezvous, St.Pat's and More! This week is eventful indeed, there has been another great Theriault's Rendezvous, and another major auction coming up in about a week. There are doll shows starting up, one in Eastern Iowa and one in Western Illinois next week.  St. Patrick's Day makes me want to study all things Celtic and Irish, including wonderful dolls and statues: Irish Dancers, Leprechauns, and St. Patrick Himself.  Below are thoughts on some of the trends I've observed and dolls I have enjoyed.  Thanks again to readers for ideas of what you would like to read!  Keep it coming, and also thanks for your kind words.  Happy Collecting, and write to me at etsag1998@aol.com.  This will publish on the Ides of March; beware!! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Mass Produced Porcelain Dolls; Still a Piece of Doll History   Here is an encore performance of a post on modern porcelain dolls, still controversial in the doll collecting world.  The interesting thing is that I see prices for them slowly increasing on ebay and other online auctions and buying sites.  They also are selling fast in our local thrift stores, and climb a little in price there.  I'm just reporting on the "state of the dollhouse", not encouraging any sales! READ NOW

Steiner Bebe Kicks her way to the Top!   An unusual bebe with two rows of teeth operated by a gold key steals my heart and joins my collection. READ NOW

Spring Antique Show Features Dolls for All Seasons   Dolls are reappearing at antique shows and selling well. Dolls from vintage to antique to 1990s Barbies are making a splash this spring at antique shows and doll shows. READ NOW

Composition Doll Memories; Durable and Loveable Companions   Composition dolls were among my first old dolls; they are still fun to collect and to study. READ NOW