vintage Barbie, any ideas ?

I am ashamed to admit this as at one time I was a huge doll collector, However I never cared very much for Barbie, here is what I know or think I know, Solid body, red lipstick and nail polish marked Japan on foot, lengthwise, . does not have Midge on butt. I think she is either a 3,4.or 5 ponytail, but cant figure out which one, As I plan to sell her I would really like to know, she is in good condition, legs needs to be cleaned,hair needs redoing and she needs to be dressed, , hope there are some Barbie collectors out there who know more, thank you for any thoughts/comments.

 

Nancy, it has been a while since I had to ID Barbie, but here are a couple of sites I have used
http://www.vintagebarbies.net/2identifyyourbarbie.htm

http://www.ebay.com/gds/VINTAGE-BAR...st-6-Ponytail-Dolls-/10000000178542859/g.html

 

nothing on her lower back ?

 

Komokwa, to date that style Barbie you go by the shape of her eyebrows, colour of eyeliner, skin colour, hollow or solid body along with the butt stamp

 

Well.....I like the tramp stamp !!!
So there.....

 

I find this website helpful with most Barbie questions.

http://www.fashion-doll-guide.com/Vintage-Barbie-Ponytail-Comparison-Guide.html

 

Dating and valuing Barbie can be tricky. Collectors are extremely fussy and they know their stuff. The butt stamp as mentioned is a very important clue.

 

I like the step-by-step process under that first link.

 

I've learned that. I have a friend who collects early Barbies and she has told me some of the factors!

 

OK, I have to ask, what should be stamped on her butt?

 

Bottom of feet should say Japan.

 

Oh my, poor Barbie, to have that stumped on her butt

 

mine has the last logo stamped on her butt, also Japan on sole of one foot, I remember reading once that the 1st and 2nd Barbies has Japan stamped just under toes, mine is stamped , along arch of foot, lengthwise, Thank you all, I am pretty sure she is a late 3rd or 4th, from checking your limks.