Online sellers take down ‘offensive’ listings for golliwog dolls
by Matthew Weaver from on (#6AQRP)
Removal of ads on eBay and Etsy comes as new survey reveals more people now regard the toys as racist
Online retailers have removed listings for the sale of golliwog dolls amid new evidence that more people now regard the toys as racist.
Collectors have continued to trade golliwog dolls on eBay and Etsy under the less offensive label golly dolls". On Wednesday afternoon, eBay listings included a vintage golly soft toy" in with a starting bid of 14.99 and a collectible plush golly by Lesser & Pavey" with an upper bid of 36.
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