According to Invaluable, the earliest Barbie dolls, which were made through the late 1960s, are among the most collectible Barbies. From the time of Barbie's debut in 1959, she has been beloved for her beauty and style. A mint condition Barbie from this era can be worth around $25,000 to collectors, so she's a valuable doll.

Vintage Barbie dolls from the early years, especially those in excellent condition and with original packaging, can command higher values, ranging from around $100 to several thousand dollars or more, depending on their rarity and desirability.

Today, the price of a mint condition Barbie from this era can run close to $25,000. Barbie has continued to evolve since its inception, and undoubtedly changed the modern toy industry forever.

Recent Holiday Barbies within the past five years retail between $20 – $50 and you can buy them in Walmart or on Amazon. Older dolls from 2005 to 2017 sell a little more at about $50 – $100 while the 1988 to 2004 are the real money makers. This list is a compilation of Auction sales across board.