It seems that everyone is collecting something these days. But more starting out aren't sure how to build, care for and sell items or collections. You need "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling Collectibles, 2nd edition" to help sort out all of the details. The new edition will focus on the hottest collectibles and traditional favorites.
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From high art to kitsch to kitchen appliances, the world of collecting is red-hot. But for the unwary collector, it can be a world fraught with peril. Is that a true first edition or a book-club copy? Was that art-glass lampshade really made by Tiffany, or is it a near-worthless imitation? Before you get out your checkbook, pick up a copy of Laurie Rozakis's The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling Antiques. Rozakis has been an avid collector for 20 years and knows the market--and its pitfalls--inside and out.
Rozakis covers some of the hottest collecting markets, from costume jewelry to Pokémon cards. Each chapter has a brief overview of the market, the hottest sectors (at the time the book was published--rather risky in the fickle collecting world), price ranges, what to look for, and what to avoid. In addition, each chapter is liberally sprinkled with tips, hints, and Web sites for further research. Collecting glass? Look for condition, brilliance, and rarity. Don't worry if there is no manufacturer's signature on that Waterford decanter--only 10 percent of cut glass made between 1880 and 1900 was signed. Thinking of buying a first-edition Salinger? If the dust jacket is not in mint condition, you might want to pass.
Rozakis also provides information on cataloging, appraising, and insuring your collection--worksheets included--and suggests some future collectibles that you may have lying around the house right now (you might want to hang on to those Phantom Menace action figures for a while). --Laszlo Simonyi
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It seems that everyone is collecting something these days. But more starting out aren't sure how to build, care for and sell items or collections. You need "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling Collectibles, 2nd edition" to help sort out all of the details. The new edition will focus on the hottest collectibles and traditional favorites.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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TOO BROAD ....,
This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling Collectibles (Paperback)
Only tells me what is a collectible. But didn't tell me how to evaluate the pricing and the worth of the items. How could it be titled "Buying and Selling... " Maybee it should be titled Introduction to collectibles. An summary"
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This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling Collectibles (Paperback)
Of all the books on collectibles I've ever read, this one is by far the most comprehensive and useful. It covers a wide range of subjects and despite the title, it's not written for idiots. Rozakis has a breezy, enjoyable style to go along with the wealth of information on every aspect of collecting. Highly recommended.
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