This month's DOLLS Magazine issue has a very interesting article titled "Industry Forecast". For those of you who have not had the opportunity to read this article, here are a few highlights taken from that article.
"Although no on can absolutely predict the future, there are signs that indicate market direction and growth potential. Serious doll collectors have not gone away. In fact, people have been collecting dolls for thousands of years and it's likely they'll continue to collect dolls for thousands of years to come. This is an indication that doll collecting is not just a passing fad, but also a stable industry with dedicated, loyal collectors who create a solid base from which to expand.
In a survey recently compiled by Jones Publishing, nearly 20 percent of the doll manufacturers responding felt the market will be slightly up in the next ten years and a whopping 80 percent felt the doll market will dramatically rise in the next ten years. What are their reasons for such optimism? Many have been through it before. They recognize the trends, monitor the reception of new products and hear firsthand the enthusiasm of the new collector base.
There is much reason for optimism in the doll business. These strong indicators point to a positive future and provide assurance that the dolls we love and cherish will continue to be produced. We can anticipate new concepts and designs that can be added to our collections and maybe even create new areas of interest for us." Written by Joe Jones, DOLLS Publisher
This is great news, and we here at Beacon's Glow collectibles are thrilled to be part of the wonderful world of doll collecting!
Quote of the Day - "No mountain is too high to climb when you trust in yourself and believe." - Anonymous
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