Recently, it has become increasingly common for Swedes to post ads on the shopping and sales site Tradera. It is just as common to be inside and scroll on the various ads in the pursuit of finding the right one to place a bid on.
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Many shop second hand
Several classic things have been seen trends lately, including everything from mobile phones and game consoles to coffee mugs to ornaments.
One of the most classic toys, which also has a great demand for high value gadgets, is barbecue dolls.
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Tradera: 35,000 Auctions 2024
In 1959, the very first Barbie doll was launched by the US toy manufacturer Mattel. Maybe you have some or some rarities from childhood? If you were open to auction them, you can earn a good deal.
In any case, several sellers of different gadgets and dolls from the Barbie series have become aware of the last few years.
-As a result of the great interest in the Barbie movie that came almost two years ago, the interest in Barbie has woken up in the second-hand market. At Tradera, approximately 35,000 Barbie auctions were conducted in 2024, which was an increase of 44 percent compared to two years ago. Average prices have risen by 16 percent during the same period, says Tradera’s communications manager, Sofia Hagelinto News24.
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10 most expensive barbecue dolls ever at Tradera
When it comes to the ten Barbie gadgets sold for the most, it differs a lot. During the period 2013 to 2024, the most expensive Barbie doll has ever been sold at Tradera, explains Hagelin in the interview with News24.
– The most expensive Barbie doll ever sold at Tradera went for a staggering SEK 48,242. This was a Barbie American Girl Brunette, also called Celtic-Barbie, she says, adding:
– The doll is usually found mainly in Belgium and Scotland and is extremely rare. It was manufactured as far as you know around 1971.
Here is the list of the ten most expensive Barbie auctions sold at Tradera, 2013-2024:
1. Barbie American Girl Brunette, also called Celtic Barbie: SEK 48,242
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2. Picture Lilli Dukke 1955–1964, Vintage: SEK 28,618
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3. Barbie Vintage Mattel (Barbie American Girl Side Part Blonde): SEK 23,653
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4. Image Lilli with original clothing, Super Stand: SEK 22,141
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5. Brio Dressed Box Ken: SEK 21,499
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6. Elder Dukke, picture Lilli from Femti Tallet (Germany Vintage): SEK 18,501
Photo: Tradera
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7. Image Lilli “Barbies Pioneer”: SEK 16,800
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8. Image Lilli “Barbies P forensic” in Repro Outfit: SEK 15,500
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9. Older doll in plastic, 1960s SEK 15,500
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10. Barbie Marie Antoinette (Woman of Royalty Collection): SEK 14,499
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