2 comments about Assume Nothing: A Manual for Buyers of American and English Antique Furniture.

1. This is a really good book. It gives tips and insights that really opened my eyes. Its made going to antique shops and auctions less a matter of blind trust and more an actvity in deriving the history. Some really interesting frauds are out there and this book can help you separate the old stuff from the "created" from the replicas so you can make up your mind on what you want. (Some of the created items are neat but its good to know they may not have started out as one piece)



2. Assume nothing is a must read for any serious collector of pre-victorian furniture. Mr. Weinhagen is a proven expert and his book is a priceless guide filled with a lifetime of tips and tools to properly evaluate potential purchases. This book will educate you faster and make you want to learn more. His case studies are excellent and highly practical.Five stars all the way!!!

1 comments about Gas Pump Restoration.

1. Benjamin and Henderson have authored a well respected series of books about gas station memorabilia and history. They also publish the magazine Petroleum Collectibles Monthly. This book has step-by-step illustrations of visible glass cylinder lever action, clockface meter and electric computing gas pumps. The over 1000 pictures of paint schemes show how different gasoline brands and grades were two toned, colors used and where signs were placed. Restoring your pump correctly in a professional way enhances the value of your investment. See more info at Oldgas.com

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3 comments about Bad Fads.

1. A great book! It covers generations of fads. Reading it reminded me of good times and bad clothing. I truly enjoyed the book and recommend it highly!



2. I grew up with Mark Long, so I know this much first hand. He and I know a bad fad when we see one, or should I say, lived one. This book is a personal trip down memory lane, and memory lane has alot of potholes and speed bumps, in other words, it's a rough and painful ride. I found myself laughing out loud most of the time while reading through BAD FADS simply because of the images of myself and my friends living those fads, Mark included. I promise, reading this book can only make you smile. It's worth every penny. Thanks, Mark, for the memories.



3. Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. A real walk down memory lane and a must read for nostalgia lovers. Great illustrations accompany the fads of the past century. Interestingly enough, many of these long-forgotten "Bad Fads" have reared their ugly heads in recent years, making what's old seem new again. This is one "bad" book.

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1 comments about Wanted to buy: A listing of serious buyers paying cash for everything collectible!.

1. This is the 1999, 7th edition of the useful guide for anything collectible you want to sell. The comprehensive item listings cover nearly 400 categories of collectibles and 250 buyers with their name, address, phone, fax, e-mail and web site in many cases. Each buyer-listing provides information regarding the items they buy and an indication of the price ranges paid. Collectibles range from action figures to lighters to wind-up toys. In addition, there are about 20 pages of buyers of misc. items. The volume is easy to use and completely indexed. Well worth the price for anyone having collectibles to sell.