How much is a 1961 Bubble Cut Barbie worth?

Answer 1

According to Skippercollector, these are the Barbie dolls that were sold in 1964. You'll have to look up your doll individually to find her current price.

1. Bubble cut or swirl ponytail (hair colors probably varied) dressed in Fashion Queen swimsuit sold only in Europe
2. dressed doll in #0820 in Mexico
3. dressed doll in #0822 in Switzerland
4. dressed doll in#0823 in Holland
5. dressed doll in #0872 Cinderella
6. dressed doll in #0873 Guinevere
7. dressed doll in #0874 Arabian Nights
8. dressed doll in #1603 Country Fair
9. dressed doll in #1606 Garden Tea Party
10. dressed doll in #1609 Black Magic Ensemble
11. Fashion Queen Barbie and Her Friends
12. Fashion Queen Barbie and Ken Trousseau
13. Furniture gift set
14. Little Theatre gift set
15. Miss Barbie
16. On Parade gift set
17. Pep Rally gift set
18. Round the Clock gift set
19. Sparkling Pink gift set
20. Swirl ponytail blonde
21. Swirl ponytail brunette
22. Swirl ponytail redhead
23. Tennis gift set
24. Wedding Party gift set
25. There were a few side part bubble cut dolls (hair colors varied) sold in 1964 and 1965. Some had straight legs and some had bend legs.

Answer 2

As with anything collectible, condition matters:

• The doll requires reconditioning: up to $100
• Mint condition doll: $100 to $150
• The doll is in mint condition in the original unopened box: $200 to $300+