subject: Collecting Ertl Farm Toys [print this page] Many of the most fun collectibles are ERTL farm toys. These are usually of nice quality. They are worthy of adding to a collection and are also nice for kids to play with. Adults can get loads of fun out of them also, but we can make that secret stay between us. If you enjoyed playing with farm toys as a young kid then there is little reason to not do so when you are a grown up. It is good to keep your childhood alive as the years pile up. This will help keep you feeling young and optimistic about the months ahead. Whether you intend to play with them yourself or put them on display, there are several good tips to keep fresh on your mind before making any purchases. This could effect their worth in the future, so make certain to avoid common mistakes. I will give you some of those tips and mistakes so that you do not waste your time or money.
When looking to obtain specific brands, ERTL farm toys should be one of the first types you look for. This way you know for certain that you are getting a good level of quality and durability. You also know that they will keep or increase in price over the years. This is especially true if you manage to get your hands on the rare editions. Strangely enough, many of the most expensive pieces are those that are flawed. Some batches of farm toys were manufactured incorrectly and later changed, thus leaving a very small number of pieces on the market. These can fetch thousands apiece. You might even have a few packed away in a box if you ever had such toys as a kid. It would not hurt for you to go give your old things a good rummaging through. Nearly everyone has at least a few tractor toys laying around and hiding behind packed junk. I lucky to get most of mine set up in a display in a room I have set aside for just these things. This is a good tip for those of you who are looking to get organized. It is good to have space dedicated to your sets.
These ERTL farm toys can be played with too, obviously. This may seem strange, but children do like playing with toys. You may benefit immensely from having your children or some relatives get involved with various tractor toys or other farm related replicas. It helps them appreciate the hobby and who knows, you may garner yourself a partner in the process. It is fulfilling to pass down a hobby as well. It ensures that it stays alive and well which is a wonderful thing. Little kids tend to like playing with these pieces, so you might consider getting duplicates so they can have a set to get rough with. You can pack away the other set or put them on display. This is something I had to learn the difficult way when a younger cousin of mine decided to have fun with an Ertl farm toys tractor of mine. He split it in a few places and fixing it was next to impossible. I was not too upset because it was partly my fault for having it within reach, but it does teach a very valuable lesson that all collectors need to know.
