Customer Reviews

Bud Hastin's Avon Collector's Encyclopedia: Avon and California Perfume Company Products-1886 to Present

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I bought this book with the idea that it would be a valuable resource for me when I sell some of my collectibles. While I did find most of my items and the current market value is there for me to sell or get insurance, the one thing I needed most was the issue price. I have no clue as to what I paid 25 years ago. No one thought to keep receipts back then. Since these items are considered collectible, IRS regulations require that it be reported on Schedule D and you pay tax on the gain. If you have no idea as to the cost, you end up paying tax on 100% of the sale price! Who wants to do that!!! If this book contained the issue price, that could be used as a cost basis.

As a Rep for 23 years I remember many of the items. I was a bit disappointed that I could not find several items that I have, listed within the pages. It's definitely a good source and interesting reading anyway.

I BOUGHT THIS BOOK HOPING TO IDENTIFY ALOT OF OLDER AVON I HAD FOUND..THE BOOK IS GREAT..GOOD DESCRIPTION OF OLDER AVON PRODUCTS AND EASY TO USE ..THANKS

Both specialty collector libraries catering to neo-pro collectors and general-interest public libraries will find AVON COLLECTOR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA: AVON AND CALIFORNIA PERFUME COMPANY PRODUCTS 1886 TO PRESENT an invaluable acquisition, appearing in its 18th updated edition to provide the latest prices and details. Here are thousands of products, paired with the latest prices, black and white and color photos throughout, making for an invaluable at-a-glance reference.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

I found this book to be helpful in determining the values of most of the pieces in an Avon collection that was inherited. Unfortunately some were not but they were minor items. All in all a very informative book for the serious collector.

I have an huge amount of Avon bottles, and almost every Stein they made, that belonged to my late step-father. After keeping the few that have sentimental meaning to our family, I want to put them on the market. This book is a great resource when it comes to the background information and current market value (in 2008) of these items. I wish there was an update for 2011, but this one is very helpful. Mr. Hastin has done an excellent job putting it together and I would recommend this book to anyone who has or "inherits" an Avon collection.

I found the book very informative. I have 3500 collectors items from 40 plus years ago, and I was able to find them for resale. Just was not pleased that the book did not tell me how to join the Collector's Club for Avon Collectibles which I would like to join.

Just the right book for what I needed. Item was in the condition that was stated...VERY pleased with the purchase. THANKS

I ordered this book for my Mom. It was just want she was looking for. I covers all her Avon Collection

I'm french, sorry I do not speak English
but it's fabulous, incredible,this book is very complete and very detailed. Even for me who does not speak English.