Glossary of Terms

 NRFB

Never Removed from Box

• Box has never been opened.
• Doll should be in perfect condition and never removed from the box.
• NRFB does not guarantee the box is in perfect shape.

 MIB

Mint in Box

• Doll has been removed from the box, kept in mint condition, and then replaced back in the box.

Mint

• Doll appears to have never been played with
• Doll has no flaws.
• If clothing is being described, it should still be crispy and clean.

Near Mint in Box

• Doll may have been played with, but only gently.
• Doll has no major flaws but may have some very slight, inconspicuous flaws.
• The item is clean.
• Doll comes with the box which she may or may not have been removed from and replaced.

Near Mint

• See above.
• Doll does not come in box.

Shelf Wear

• Box corners are worn or frayed.

OSS

(Barbie)

​Excellent

• Doll was gently played with but has no major flaws.
• The item should be displayable.
• Any flaws should not detract from its overall appearance. Perhaps the dress is not as crisp, a tag is missing, there is a slight body ding, or not all the nail polish is quite there, etc.
• Similar to Near Mint.

Very Good

• Doll is in played with condition.
• Doll may have some flaws and/or be dirty, hair may be mussed, but is still displayable.
• Not for the picky collector.

• Doll has been played with and may have a major flaw and/or many minor flaws.
• Doll is displayable in certain outfits - for example, it might have bad hair which can be hidden with a hat, or may have chewed on arms but can be hidden with long sleeves.
• If clothing is being described, it may just need a good wash and a stitch or two.

Fair

• Doll has been played with, and not gently.
• Generally, the item is displayable, but may have a major flaw and/or many minor flaws, or it may just need to be cleaned and have a few stitches made to the outfit.

• Doll has obvious flaws; may be torn and dirty.
• Doll is not for display but rather parts only.

• Pricing Guide value of a particular doll.
• Not necessarily the amount the doll will sell for on the secondary market.
• Value may vary from guide to guide.

• Actual price a particular doll can be expected to sell for.
• Prices vary over time and due to a number of other factors.
• Check eBay and other online auction houses for market values.

• May happen to early 1960s vintage Barbies.
• The metal in the earrings that came with the dolls oxidize, and turn the ears "green."
• This is a condition that is difficult to remove.

Barbie Fan Club Exclusive

Barbie® dolls sold by Mattel through the BarbieCollector.com online shop

Available only to members of the Barbie Fan Club.

Black Label™Collection

Black Label™ Collection includes some of Barbie® Collector's most sensational dolls designed for the adult collector.

Collector Edition

Barbie® dolls produced in quantities of more than 35,000, and are designed for collecting and displaying.

Most dolls come in showcase packaging that includes a doll stand and a Certificate of Authenticity.

Barbie® dolls sold in the United States by Mattel through the Barbie® Collector mail catalog or the BarbieCollector.com online shop only.

This exclusive policy applies to the United States only. Dolls may be sold to retail customers outside the United States.

Barbie® dolls produced in numbered editions of 25,000 worldwide or less, available at select retailers.

Barbie® dolls available in the U.S. only from Barbie® Collector catalog, online at BarbieCollector.com and select retailers.

Barbie® dolls produced in quantities limited to 35,000 or less.

They tend to feature special fabrics and details that set them apart from other dolls, and are designed for collecting and displaying.

Most dolls come in showcase packaging that includes a doll stand and a Certificate of Authenticity.

Pink Label™ Collection includes some of Barbie® Collector’s most beloved keepsake dolls, serve as an invitation to collecting and are available where Barbie® dolls are sold.

Pink Label™ dolls do not have a quota limit.

Platinum Label™ Collection dolls are sequentially numbered editions of less than 1,000 worldwide, available at select retailers.

Keepsake dolls with no more than 50,000 produced worldwide.