Sue Coffee. Annalee Doll Dealer

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 Annalee’s 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 family’s decorations. I would traditionally purchase Annalee Dolls as gifts for my Mom each year, and one year, there were some "extra" dolls that didn’t make it into my Mom’s 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. village.jpg (43503 bytes)

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 America’s 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.

Junior 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

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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