#1 STUNNING BLONDE VINTAGE BARBIE W/EXTRAS - WOW! Start Price USD 24.99 Current Price USD 3,551.06 Time Left - Bid Count 24 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 03, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 10, 2008 Location Westminster, California See more about '#1 STUNNING BLONDE VINTAGE BARBIE W/EXTRAS - WOW!' Description THIS STUNNING BLOND BOMBSHELL IS A #1 VINTAGE BARBIE DOLL MADE BY MATTEL.  HER COPYRIGHT WAS 1958 AND SHE WAS RELEASED FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC IN 1959.  THIS FASHION DOLL ICON IS HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BY COLLECTORS AND THIS PARTICULAR DOLL IS IN MINTY CONDITION.  HER SLIGHTLY FADED BODY STILL RETAINS IT'S PINK TONES AND THE DARKER PORTIONS FROM HER SWIMSUIT ARE CLEARLY SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS AND HIDDEN WHEN SHE HAS IT ON.  THIS DOLL IS PERFECT IN EVERY WAY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SOME STAINING ON ONE FOOT FROM HER SHOES.  THE ORIGINAL DARK PINK SKIN TONE UNDER HER SUIT IS COMMON IN THESE DOLLS AND TO BE EXPECTED.  THIS DOLL IS FROM AN ESTATE AND THE STORY GOES THAT THIS LADY WORKED IN A TOY STORE WHEN BARBIE WAS FIRST RELEASED FOR SALE.  THE OWNER WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THIS TYPE OF DOLL WOULD SELL AND HESITATED TO ORDER FROM THE SALES MAN.  THE EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING MY PREVIOUS OWNER) AGREED TO PURCHASE THE DOLLS IF THEY DID NOT SELL AND SHE IMMEDIATELY BOUGHT TWO WHEN THE CARTON ARRIVED.  OF COURSE, BY THE END OF THE DAY ALL OF THE DOLLS HAD BEEN SOLD.  I AM TOLD BY THE DAUGHTER THAT THIS PARTICULAR DOLL WAS ONLY DISPLAYED AS SHE CAME ORIGINALLY (THE BOX IS LONG GONE) AND WAS NEVER PLAYED WITH OR RE-DRESSED.  (THE NEVER REMOVED FROM BOX DOLL IS HIDING IN THE HOUSE AND WE HOPE TO FIND IT SOON AND OFFER IT FOR SALE AT THAT TIME).OVER THE YEARS THE RUBBER BAND AT THE HARD CURL HAD DISINTEGRATED AND THE LIPS HAD FADED.  THEREFORE, I HAD HER HARD CURL RE-SET AND HER LIPS COLOR WASHED BY A WELL KNOWN PROFESSIONAL RESTORATIONIST.  SHE LOOKS LIKE SHE JUST CAME FROM THE FACTORY. HER FINGER AND TOE PAINT IS ALL ORIGINAL AND 100% ALL THERE.  HER TOP RUBBER BAND AND WRAP ARE ALL ORIGINAL.  THE TUBES IN THE BOTTOMS OF HER FEET FEEL LIKE THEY ARE UP INSIDE OF THE LEGS WHEN I POKE A PIN INSIDE.  SHE FITS ON THE STAND FIRMLY.  SHE WILL COME IN HER ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE SWIMSUIT, WITH MINTY BLACK #1 SHOES WITH HOLES IN THE BOTTOMS TO ACCOMMODATE THE STAND, HER ORIGINAL PINK COVERED BOOKLET, HOOP EARRINGS, PEARL EARRINGS AND WHITE SUNGLASSES WITH BLUE LENSES.  THE STAND SHOWN IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS AUCTION AND IS BEING OFFERED IN A SEPARATE AUCTION SOON.  OUTFIT SHOWN ON BARBIE IS ALSO NOT INCLUDED AND IS FROM MY PRIVATE COLLECTION - I JUST HAD TO SEE HER IN IT - SHE IS DROP DEAD GORGEOUS.  I SHIP UPS GROUND INSURED IN THE CONTINENTAL USA AND USPS EXPRESS INSURED INTERNATIONALLY AND TO ALASKA AND HAWAII.  ANYONE WISHING TO SEE HER IN PERSON BEFORE BIDDING CAN STOP BY THE STORE LOCATED IN WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA TO INSPECT HER.  WE ARE LOCATED AT 13238 SPRINGDALE STREET, WESTMINSTER, CA, 92683.  PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL FOR MORE PHOTOS OR WITH ANY QUESTIONS.  THIS DOLL IS SOLD AS IS.  PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 5 DAYS OF AUCTION END UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN ADVANCE. INSURANCE WILL BE CHANGED AND CALCULATED ACCORDING TO FINAL SALE PRICE.  $10.00 LISTED SHIPPING IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE. Visa, Mastercard and Discover and Paypal are welcomed, as well as MO and personal checks.  We have many new and vintage collectible dolls in our retail store location.so just ask and we can direct you to what is available.  Local customers are free to stop by the store located at 13238 Springdale Street, Westminster, CA to pick up their winning purchase.  Our hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm.  Shipping is provided UPS Ground in the Continental USA with our commercial rates.  International , Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico Postal  shipping is available via  USPS Global Express for International buyers.   Please email us at nottu@aol.com with any questions or call our store toll free at (888) 801-DOLL.  7.75% CALIFORNIA SALES TAX.  We are happy to combine shipping on multiple orders.  Payment is due within 5 days of auction closing - no exceptions.  THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK!GROUND - NO PO BOXES PLEASE..On Jul-03-08 at 15:20:43 PDT, seller added the following information:I HAVE ADDED A PHOTO OF THE BOTTOM OF BARBIE'S FEET SHOWING THE HOLES.  PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTO OF HER BACK SIDE TO SEE THE APPROPRIATE TM BARBIE PRINTING.  THANK YOU. On Jul-05-08 at 11:00:45 PDT, seller added the following information:SHIPPING AMOUNT EBAY HAS IN HEADDER IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE AND WILL BE ADJUSTED ONCE INSURANCE IS CALCULATED ON FINAL VALUE. Place a Bid!