is there much value for this Seymour Mann 22" connoisseur bride doll. I believe this doll is from 1999. Her name is Sylvie.
Seymour Mann was a leading importer of decorative collectibles and giftware in the US for more than 50 years. Mann founded his first venture in 1946. He is probably best known for his Connoisseur Doll Collection, introduced in the early 1980s.
I'm not sure what someone would call 'much value' but most of these dolls are mass-produced and sold value will rarely be more than $20-$45. The other problem is how long it may take to sell a doll (at any price).
The Seymour Mann Connoisseur Collection is the high-end series of the Seymour Mann dolls, so these do sometimes sell for slightly more and may sell a little faster.
It is difficult to search by a doll's name as sellers do not always show a name.
Remember that just because someone may list the doll for a lot of money does not mean it sells for that. Look at eBay's 'completed/sold' listings for a true idea of the value of the doll.
eBay's sold listings: I did not see your doll on sold listings.
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This link shows a doll like yours sold for $10 but date is unavailable.
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This bride doll has an asking price of $15 but she has been listed for 2 years and has not sold.
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Sylvie is listed for $100 but no way to show how long she has been listed for sale if or when she might sell.
As an example; this is a beautiful doll from the same collection listed for sale for $5 plus shipping and still has not sold.
This is an auction so she might sell.
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Check out the bride dolls on Google to see what others are asking for similar dolls;
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Replacements have several dolls of this series, but their asking prices will be in the upper level.
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If you list your doll for sale; I would start at $65-$75 plus shipping.
I would also consider offers. You will need several good pictures and a good description.
List on sites like Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, only on eBay if you feel comfortable with doing listings.
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I am not sure of the age. It is an edition limited to one year production. What does that mean? Skater Waltz I; It's her name. She is on ice skates. I've looked for a certificate of authenticity like this one, but couldn't find any.
Also it has a certificate of registration no. 058851. It seems the box is printed differently from the ones I've seen online. Maybe an earlier one. Were they made in US or China? Thanks.
As I understand you have Seymour Mann Our American Sweethearts Limited Edition Ice Skating 16'' Doll. The Seymour Mann doll collections are mass produced, made in China.
For some reason the skater doll must continue to be loved because there are very few out there for sale.
This series came in boxes that were striped and I think had flowers between the stripes. There were also some that were pink and blue decorated in a way that reminds me of a donut shop from the 1950s/1960s.
The dolls were made in the 1990s. Not remembering how many years the series ran. They (the company) often left off dates so the dolls would appear to be older (and therefore more valuable ) then they are.
Your COA looks right--the light green is standard on these.
I believe they were all made in China--they should have that somewhere on the box, probably in very small print.
Limited to one year of product is a fancy way of trying to get you to think this is a very rare and highly collectible doll because they were "only made for one year".
When I sold these in retail, we were supposed to "hype this up" and encourage people to buy because some day they could sell them and they would be highly collectable because they were limited production.
That they didn't tell us and we know now is that limited production often meant millions were produced and therefore they were (in todays market) being resold by the hundreds of thousands which drove the value way down and sadly no one is going to retire off of any of these limited edition dolls.
I don't have access to Worthpoint (which is a clearing house of data--personally I don't recommend membership because they are very hard to deal with and cancelling is a struggle). The sale must have been a long time ago because my sources for old eBay sold prices don't have it on record.
If this was mine and I was selling, I would ask $150 and take best offer, which may be as low as $18-20. Like anything else, selling dolls and supply and demand based and you have to find the right person who just has to have THAT doll!
If you are not an experienced online seller, please be very careful packing it to ship. It needs to be what amounts to triple boxed--bubble wrap in original box, that box in a box, and that box in an outside box--all boxes need to have at least 2 inches all the way around filled with foam or packing peanuts or some very cushiony material so they don't move. The dolls are very fragile and can be damaged very easily.
Post back how your sale goes.
Seymour Mann made hundreds of different 'collections' and thousands of different dolls in each collection.
It really does not matter how long the edition/model is produced because they can produce many thousands in one year so actually, a number like only 5,000 made might be a smaller group made than 'only one year' as they could have made 10,000 in that year.
The main reason they would keep making a particular doll was if it was selling otherwise they cut the production no many the number.
There are a few dolls listed online but I could not find one that has been sold and this is where your 'current value' comes from.
If your doll is not in the same style box then it's possible someone changed the box. If you post pictures of the box we may be able to answer that question. There was only one collection in this series.
As to where the doll was made; that information will either be on the box or the certificate but most likely it was made in China.
Dolls can be listed for sale at any price the seller wishes to ask but that does not have very much to do with 'value' unless the doll sells.
Since your doll is a little more 'rare' than some you may be able to ask a higher price - maybe $45 with accepting offers and see how it goes. Lower the price if necessary.
You can always check the sold listings on eBay to see what people are paying for similar dolls. The recent sales appear to be mostly the 2 dolls - Raggedy Ann & Andy: Most dolls, even a set are selling for under $25.
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Here is an example of a beautiful skater in another collection that has been listed for sale but is slow selling: Asking price: $12.99 plus shipping.
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I have three different dolls, trying to find out value. Can anyone help?
I have the Our First Skates doll. I would like to what year they are and I want to know the value of them. They are still in the box and have everything with it, the skates and the stand.
I have a Seymour Mann Connoisseur Bride doll. The style number is EP36V C-9927. If anyone can tell me want this is worth and/or about the doll, I'd appreciate it!
History:
In the 1980s, Seymour Mann Imports added the Connoisseur Doll Collection, part of which included many designs by his wife, Eda. The doll production became some of the most sought-after collectibles in the Seymour product line. Mr. Seymour passed away on February 12, 2004. Mann's son-in-law worked as CEO of Seymour Mann up until his death in December of 2006.
Seymour Mann dolls are mass-produced. Even though they may have cost more than $100, they have not retained their value and are typically worth $15-$25. The next problem; the doll market is flooded and dolls are very slow sellers.
Please submit a picture as there is no way to do research with only this information. Seymour Mann made hundreds of different bride doll - all sizes, dress, etc and made thousands of each doll.
Almost no one uses the style number when listing dolls for sale.
You can check out answers from previous questions for information:
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Check out some of these links to see if someone has your doll listed for sale:
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Please remember; asking prices do not represent current value as only a sold item shows what someone was willing to pay for that item.
You can check eBay's sold listings to see what people are paying for this brand doll.
The sold volume (number) of dolls is very low compared to the number listed for sale. As of now it looks like 3 bride dolls have been sold over the past few months and 2 of those dolls are over 20 inches tall (larger dolls usually sell for more money than dolls 16 inches and below).
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Seymour Mann Co. inc was founded in 1946 by Seymour Mann. They imported porcelain products including home accents, dolls and other collectibles which he sold through major department stores. Seymour Mann was a leading importer of decorative collectibles and giftware in the US for more than 50 years.
In the early '80s, Seymour Mann Inc. introduced the Connoisseur Doll Collection, with many of the dolls designed by Seymour's wife, Eda. He is probably best known for this Connoisseur Doll Collection.
A huge number of bridal dolls of different sizes and styles were released, and accordingly prices. These dolls were made both in Taiwan and in China, in the Philippines.
Once you know the style number, your doll has a box. But by this number it is difficult to understand which collection your doll is from. MCMXCIII - in 1993.
Since your doll still has a box, then most likely the certificate of authenticity has also been preserved. On the certificate of authenticity, it should be written whether it is part of the limited edition and how many dolls were in this edition. The price of limited edition dolls: 18" Alicia $100-125 www.ebay.com/
Limited edition with 7500 pieces $25-70 www.ebay.com/
Limited edition with 8500 pieces $47-70 www.ebay.com/
For more information, please add a photo of your doll, write her height and how many dolls were in her edition (if it is limited edition). Or look for prices for similar dolls here: www.ebay.com/
