I have amassed a collection of Annalee
Dolls numbering in the thousands since 1988 and today I have the
largest inventory in the country. My web site is the most extensive
resource guide available. I offer a locator service. "If
I don't have it, I can find it for you." I am known for my
personalized service and my satisfaction guaranteed policy. I
take pride in being the leading source in buying and selling Annalee
Dolls.
The ages of the dolls cover
the spectrum, from Annalees earliest creations in the late
1930s, to present day. It all began back in the early seventies.
My Mom would purchase one or two Annalee Dolls every year for
the Christmas season. The dolls were an integral part of our familys
decorations. I would traditionally purchase Annalee Dolls as gifts
for my Mom each year, and one year, there were some "extra"
dolls that didnt make it into my Moms possession.
These became the seed dolls for what would become a massive collection.
I have been asked, "When you
collect Annalee Dolls from every era, which then, is your favorite?"
I say it is the ski dolls. My ski dolls are part of an elaborate
diorama that includes a ski slope, ski lift, pond and lodge. The
whole scene measures 12 feet by 5 feet, with a rising slope of 4
feet.
On December 28, 1995, I had the opportunity
of a lifetime when I was showcased on a cable television show called
"Personal FX: The Collectibles Show." Based in New York,
the show was broadcast live from my home. Accompanying me on the
program, hosted by Jillian Hamilton, was my husband John and our
daughter Calli. It took five days for me to set up for this big
event, which covered everything from the history of Annalee Dolls,
the Annalee Doll Society, and dating an Annalee Doll. This opportunity
provided the chance to reflect on all the hard work and dedication
that I had put into becoming one of Americas leading authorities
on buying, selling and collecting Annalee Dolls.
In January 2000 I had the honor
of working with the Annalee Company in creating my first Sue Coffee
Exclusive, the Patriotic Girl. In the fall of 2000, I designed two
exclusives: Patriotic Boy and Patriotic Girl #2. My fourth exclusive,
Patriotic Clown, made his debut in May 2001. They have removable
bases and accessories allowing greater versatility when decorating.
These dolls were made in Meredith, NH, USA. In 2002, I came out
with 8 more Patriotic exclusives and in 2003, I followed with 15
more, including Everyday, Patriotic and Christmas themes.
I was the consulting expert for the publication, "Annalee Mobilitee
Dolls Price Guide" by Larry Koon, Portfolio Press, Cumberland, MD.
in Novemeber 2001. The following year, in June 2002, I was asked
by Annalee Company to give a presentation on, "How to Date Your
Dolls," at the Annalee Summer Social.
In 2003 I designed and
produced 5 Sue Coffee Custom Classics including Patriotic Pony,
Circus Elephant, Circus Donkey, Grand Canyon Burro and Nativity
Donkey with Saddlebags.
Annalee produced 5 Sue Coffee Annalee Custom Classics in 2005. All
the dolls mentioned above can be viewed in the left menu under "Sue
Coffee Exclusives."
Be sure to visit suecoffee.com periodically for
unadvertised specials on over-stock items, current and secondary
market pricing, locating a particular Annalee, decorating ideas,
researching and dating.
Yours in Annalee Collecting,
Sue Coffee
My collection and
exclusives have been featured on the Annalee web site and in numerous Annalee Collector Magazines. Here are the issues
for your convenience: Vol. 13 #1 page 10, Vol. 13 #3 page 4, Vol.
14 #3 page 6, Vol. 17 #3 page 12, Vol. 18 #2 page 6, Vol. 18 #4 page
13, Vol. 19 #1 pages 7 & 13, Vol. 19 #2 page 7, Vol. 20 #1 page
16, Vol. 20 #2 and Vol. 21 #1.
When I am not doing Annalee Dolls, my daughter Calli takes up the rest of my time. She is very involved in High School and AAU Basketball as well as her academics. We travel as a family to numerous states attending basketball tournaments throughout the year.
Calli and I went to New Hampshire to the USSA Eastern
High School Alpine Ski Championships in 1999. The highlight of
the trip was Calli learning to ski. To see more pictures please refer to The Collector, Vol 17
#3 page 12.
Calli Coffee Makes History 1/24/2008
Calli Coffee went into the record books at
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2/7/07

John, Calli and Sue Coffee
Calli Coffee 1000 Points
Testimonials
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"Dear Sue, thank you for sharing your knowledge and love for Annalee Dolls with me. Your dedication, personalized service and web site sets you apart from your competitors. I'm so glad I joined your club and can't wait show off my Statue of Liberty doll at my upcoming 4th of July party. It's always a pleasure doing business with you. Thanks for taking such good care of me." Heather in NJ
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Dear Sue, yet another great order from you! My husband Rich
absolutely loves his dragon, wizard and Dracula.
You're right, Frankenstein was produced very well with
great attention to detail! What can I say? Everything
I order from you is EXACTLY as described.
A new order will be coming sooner rather than later!
Thank you again Sue for your unsurpassed knowledge and
enthusiasm for these dolls. Without you and your
website, collectors really would'nt have many places
to turn to for vintage dolls! Sincerely, Amy and Rich
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"I love your site. I think the thing that gets me most about your site
is that your heart and love for Annalee and her company shines thru and touches everyone that visits." Shawna
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"Dear Sue, once again I am very pleased with my order. You always send me the
Annalee's with the faces I would have chosen if I could choose them myself!
They are always perfect and I get my order fast!
That is the reason I order so much from you! I justed wanted to let you know how much I
appreciate the way you give such special attention to the details.
Keep up the good work." Lori B.
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"Shop with Sue Coffee, she caters to the collector." Jan ________________
Informative Pages
Dating Your Annalee section contains a page with the Christmas fabrics Annalee used throughout the years
Reference Guide section contains a Key to Condition and Facial Expressions
Site Map shows how dolls have been categorized by Sue Coffee
Customer Service is very important to read before visiting the site |