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Thrift Shopper Buys Boxed 1962 Barbie for $11, Sees Comparable Listings Near $600–$700

A Reddit post about the platinum blonde Bubble Cut quickly drew collector interest, with condition notes likely to influence any eventual resale.

Overview

  • The buyer found a 1962 Mattel Platinum Blonde Bubble Cut Barbie in a charity shop for $11 with the original $2 price tag still attached.
  • She shared the discovery on Reddit, prompting enthusiastic reactions from users who called the find exceptionally rare.
  • A similar model is currently listed by specialty seller The Toys Time Forgot for $599.95, according to the coverage.
  • News reports also cite a previous eBay auction for a comparable doll that closed around $710.
  • The poster noted a “green ear” and missing earrings, and outlets report no confirmed resale to a collector yet.