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Being a collector/ collector of toy coaster wagons for 5+ years, I have made my share of mistakes. I have found that there isn't much information on old vintage toy wagons.  Serial numbers are non-existant and the old toys themselves are hazardous in todays society. Remembering this, you can still have fun restoring these items to their glory and showing them off at collector and car shows. Some of the things I look for in purchasing a old wagon are....

Are all the parts present and in restorable condition. Does it have all of its hubcaps? Having to repair rusted or fatigued metal is difficult even if your are a body repair person. Sand blasting rust is the way to go!

Check the size of the item. I thought I was buying a ride on wagon and when recieved, it was a desk top trinket or a small teddybear/doll wagon.

 Wagons with plastic parts is not vintage! Plastic hubcaps were in use in the late 60's and some of the early AMF and department store wagons are becomming vintage, they are the exceptions.

Radio flyer wagons have a tracable history if you check out the history pages at Radioflyer.com.

Buying restored wagons can be pricey,  scratches,faded paint, and dents are hard to notice in pictures. Reproduction wagons like Cub cruiser and other manufactures makes old looking wagons that are reproductions and can fool the uninformed. However their still neet and desirable. Just don't pay for a vintage item if it isn't vintage!

Let the buyer beware! Always look at the sellers ratings and number of items sold to get a idea of how good a vendor they are. If in doubt, don't bid and never bid more than $300.00 because if you do not recieve your item after payment, E-bay will only give you $300.00 insurance for your purchase after a long investigation. Good luck in restoring you wagon and if you want to sell it, let me know!