What do doll collecting terms mean?
Doll collecting terms & abbreviations Serious doll hobbyists will want to familiarize themselves with doll collecting terms and abbreviations used to describe the condition of dolls and outfits. The following collecting terms indicate what condition a doll is in and have direct bearing on the price of the doll. Here is a helpful list of frequently-used doll collecting terms and abbreviations that any doll collector needs to know: A/O All Original. A/O is similar to MIB and Mint, but not as clear. It usually indicates a doll is in the original box with all the original accessories, but these details should be verified. Book Value As noted in Doll Collecting 101: Books and price guides, book value refers to the price listed in price guides. Book value is usually set high and is based upon dolls in MIB or NRFB condition. Book value prices fluctuate regionally and based upon the economy. Dressed Doll A dressed doll is one originally sold dressed in a specific outfit. A dressed doll should
