Customer Reviews

Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price List, 39th Edition, 2007

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The last two Kovels' I purchased were the 1996 and 1998 editions. The 2007 edition in no way compares to the "older" ones; information is not as easy to find, is "scattered," and not as meaningful. The older editions seemed more comprehensive and informative, in a similar-sized book.

Although this book had a lot of information to offer,I found it quite hard to find things under certain category's. For instance, I was trying to find a price for a plastic bank. First I checked banks,had many kinds listed,plastic,mechanical,etc but I couldn't find the one I had. I checked the index and found banks listed on about 20 different pages under different materials,eras,made by etc...way to confusing for us regular folk who just want to see if they've found a bargin or own something of great value.Unless you are an advid Antique Collector,I wouldn't recommend this book.

I been getting this book for over 25 years. You think they change it by now. This is a guide and not a real measure of value. But it give you a start point to work with. I prefer actual sale listing. But if you looking for something right away. This is the perfect guide for you.

This book keeps antiquers up to date with the latest in hot finds. My step-father uses it as a guide to what to look for when he scouts the local auctions.

This is and has been a standard in the antiques price guide field for years. While not as exciting a format as Schroeder's or Antique Trader's Guides, Kovels' is a basic value guide useful to compare prices found in other guides. Also, Kovel's lists some popular collectibles not easily found elsewhere.

I love to buy and sell and love a good antique collectible and my recliner but this book leaves a lot to be desired for the new kid getting into the action. This must be a good reference for auctions...because it did not rate well with my quick flip through.

the book came as advertised and much quicker than any books i've ordered so far thanks

Any book listing price ranges is out of date before it hits the stores; however, if you collect, buy, or sell any sort of antique or collectible, this should be on your shelf. I didn't give it a full 5 stars because it lacks so much -- it seems that every time I look up a category, I have to look in several places and then find only something similar, not exactly the same. The book is large, so it would have to be a lot, lot larger to include everything, of course. But it is frustrating, and I wonder how they select which prices to list. However, if they've gone through 39 editions (or more, by now), I guess the Kovels know what they are doing. These are the same people who write a syndicated newspaper column.

Bought this book for my wife who is into "junk." As anyone in the collecting business already knows, Kovels' is the bible. I am sure my wife will get a few years of enjoyment from this publication.