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Betsy Wetsy Baby Doll?

May 27, 2022

I have a mid 1950s original Betsy Wetsy baby doll. Just wondering how I can sell it. She has original dress and is in good shape. She has eyes that open and close.

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May 27, 20220 found this helpful
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Betsy Wetsy dolls were produced in several different styles and sizes over the years so without a picture it would be difficult to determine which doll you have.
However, you can look at the dolls presently listed for sale on eBay and other sites to see what sellers are asking for your style doll. If you find one like yours, you can place a 'watch' on the listing to see if it sells.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2323012...

Seller's asking prices have no bearing on the value of an item as the item has no value (except to the owner) until it is sold. Only a sold item helps determine value as it shows what someone was willing to pay for that item.
You can check eBay's sold listings to see what these dolls are really selling for (eBay's sold listings is the site appraiser's use for value).

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You may find a doll like yours that has sold and that would be considered your present value.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=betsy+wetsy...

When searching for your doll you will need to check the clothing, hair color/style, size, and condition of the dolls to be able to compare the dolls.

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May 29, 20220 found this helpful
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Betsy Wetsy was originally issued by the Ideal Toy Company of New York in 1935 and was named for the daughter of the head of the company. Betsy Wetsy was one of the most popular drink-and-wet dolls - the doll's special feature was simulating urination after a fluid was poured into her open mouth.

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The Betsy Wetsy doll was made in several sizes in the 1940s. It saw a spike in popularity in the 1950s. It had blue sleepy eyes with eyelashes and its arms and legs were joined. www.tvdays.com/betsy-wetsy
Betsy Wetsy was produced with molded plastic hair:
www.worthpoint.com/.../1950s-ideal-betsy-wetsy-doll-outfit...
(to see what it's worth try free trial)

with caracul wigs:
at $79.95
www.ebay.com/.../125103751598
at $95 
www.ebay.com/.../384174198185

with brown, blond, or red plugged hair:
Vintage 1950's IDEAL BETSY WETSY VW-2 Vinyl BABY DOLL 13" Rooted Hair at $37.75 
www.ebay.com/.../275286444233
at $35.50 
www.ebay.com/.../403541416720
at $38 
www.ebay.com/.../265709986229
1950s Betsy Wetsy Doll sold at £55.16
www.etsy.com/.../1950s-betsy-wetsy-doll
www.worthpoint.com/.../vintage-1950s-ideal-betsy-wetsy-doll...
www.worthpoint.com/.../vintage-1950s-ideal-betsy-wetsy-vw...

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www.worthpoint.com/.../ideal-1956-1957-vw-betsy-wetsy-baby...
www.worthpoint.com/.../vintage-1956-ideal-vw-betsy-wetsy...
Vintage BIG Betsy Wetsy Ideal Doll - 21" - VS 22 - 1950's at $125 
www.ebay.com/.../255546218103

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May 27, 20220 found this helpful

This 12-inch doll sold for $28 on eBay www.ebay.com/.../403669517981?hash=item5dfc94069d...

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May 28, 20220 found this helpful

I found a Mid-1950's Ideal Toy Co 14" BETSY WETSY Doll at $225 www.dollyology.com/.../mid-1950-s-ideal-toy-co-14-betsy...
"She comes ALL ORIGINAL with her white cotton flannel diaper, and pale pink cotton organdy dress with matching bonnet. French Val lace, and ric-rac trim offset the bodice and wide-brim bonnet."

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Please add photos of your doll and write what size is she.

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May 29, 20220 found this helpful

This circa 1950's 21" Betsy Wetsy doll is priced @ $85:
www.rubylane.com/.../Circa-1950s-21x22-Unidentified-Betsy...

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