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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Some concepts of pricing are antiquated
Overall, the ratings and illustrations are thorough and presented very clearly. The only reason I didn't give the price guide 5 stars, is Robert Miller's view on original boxes.

He believes that boxes have no collector value, yet in every other collector market (e.g., toy trains, Avon, Hallmark, Star Wars charecter, etc.) the original boxes sometimes exceed...
Published on January 11, 2007 by Russell A. Sleyster

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars EBay selling prices are less than half of value shown
Book is well done with high quality full color pictures of each piece. Recommend this book to others as a go-to Hummel reference guide.

Unfortunately, prices have collapsed. Hummel pieces are selling on EBay for less than half of the values shown in the book. The book can tell you which piece is worth more than another - but the values shown are 3 or 4...
Published on April 27, 2008 by Jeffrey G. Byrne


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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Some concepts of pricing are antiquated, January 11, 2007
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This review is from: No. 1 Price Guide to M.I.Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures, & More (Mi Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More 10th Ed. (Mi Hummel Figurines, ... to M. I. Hummel Figurines, Plates, More...) (Paperback)
Overall, the ratings and illustrations are thorough and presented very clearly. The only reason I didn't give the price guide 5 stars, is Robert Miller's view on original boxes.

He believes that boxes have no collector value, yet in every other collector market (e.g., toy trains, Avon, Hallmark, Star Wars charecter, etc.) the original boxes sometimes exceed the value of the object, and in virtually every case, the original box substantially increases the value of an item to a collector.

This value of original boxes for Lionel, Marx and other toy train boxes is so great that the boxes are counterfitted.

Mr Miller does a fine job, otherwise. I believe his view that boxes have no value is just a concept that he can't grasp because he's out of touch with collectors. His thinking is based on personal optinion, and has no basis based on real life collectors.

Russ S.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars EBay selling prices are less than half of value shown, April 27, 2008
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This review is from: No. 1 Price Guide to M.I.Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures, & More (Mi Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More 10th Ed. (Mi Hummel Figurines, ... to M. I. Hummel Figurines, Plates, More...) (Paperback)
Book is well done with high quality full color pictures of each piece. Recommend this book to others as a go-to Hummel reference guide.

Unfortunately, prices have collapsed. Hummel pieces are selling on EBay for less than half of the values shown in the book. The book can tell you which piece is worth more than another - but the values shown are 3 or 4 times what you can buy the item for on EBay.

Hummels make for a beautiful collection - but do not appear to be a great investment.

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Price guide, January 9, 2007
This review is from: No. 1 Price Guide to M.I.Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures, & More (Mi Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More 10th Ed. (Mi Hummel Figurines, ... to M. I. Hummel Figurines, Plates, More...) (Paperback)
I collect Hummel figurines and find this to be one of the best authoritative guides.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 10 th Edition Hummel guide, April 10, 2007
This review is from: No. 1 Price Guide to M.I.Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures, & More (Mi Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More 10th Ed. (Mi Hummel Figurines, ... to M. I. Hummel Figurines, Plates, More...) (Paperback)
Excellent guide and most helpful as a reference tool. Color pictures provided are much better than the previous editions which were in black and white accurate descriptions with rare variations are an invaluable tool in accessing values of the figurines. Olszewski miniatures are also included A great value
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hummel Guide Book, February 20, 2007
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Excellent guide book now with its 10th edition in color. Photos are large and clear with short histories of each Hummel displayed; the Hummels are listed in numerical order. There is also an index in alphabetical order giving the Hummel's correct mold number that a person can refer to as well. Hummel Club pieces are listed towards the back of the book and interspersed with the regular Hummels according to their mold numbers. A terrific book for anyone who collects anything be it Hummel figurines, bells or plates.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Book, July 8, 2007
This review is from: No. 1 Price Guide to M.I.Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures, & More (Mi Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More 10th Ed. (Mi Hummel Figurines, ... to M. I. Hummel Figurines, Plates, More...) (Paperback)
If you're a collector of hummels, you must have this book. The history on each hummel piece is outstanding. The details are just fascinating. Love the book!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars No. 1 Price Guide to M.I.Hummel Figurines, February 12, 2007
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This review is from: No. 1 Price Guide to M.I.Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures, & More (Mi Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More 10th Ed. (Mi Hummel Figurines, ... to M. I. Hummel Figurines, Plates, More...) (Paperback)
When I started using the Book the pages started to fall out. I think the quality is not there any more. I have an old Book which lasted me for years & this Book I used for maybe 1-2 weeks and is falling apart. To me things do not last anymore & everything is made cheap plus the prices are getting higher & quality lower.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, July 5, 2009
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Best guide for Hummels we have ever used. Great details and color pictures. It was shipped and received quickly.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars No. 1 Price Guide to M.I. Hummel Figurines, September 22, 2007
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It is the most up to date and complete guide that I have found for Hummel values. It has enabled me to place the proper amount of insurance on my Hummel collection and know what my collection is worth.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Complete book, September 18, 2011
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I found most of my very original Hummels in the book giving me a good idea what might be worth. Easy to read and use as a guide
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