5 comments about Blue Book of Gun Values.

1. This book pays for it's self the first time you buy a gun with it.



2. PRICING IS NOT UP TO DATE ON MANY FIREARMS IN TODAYS CURRENT MARKET PLACE. I PREFER THE 2010 STANDARD CATALOG OF FIREARMS AND THE PICTURES IN IT ARE VERY HELPFUL.



3. THIS BOOK IS VERY INFORMATIVE.....EVERYONE WHO ENJOYS SHOOTING AND FINE GUNS SHOULD OWN THIS BOOK !!!!!!!!!



4. The book was delivered in a timely manner; my husband refers to it every day and was VERY eager to add the book to his library of collectible reference books. He says it's an excellent reference book for anyone researching value of guns.



5. Fabulous!! Process was very easy, I live in Austrlia, books of this content are very hard to come by locally, I'll be back!!

5 comments about 2010 Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collector's Price and Reference Guide.

1. 
   Disappointing.
   
   
   Lots of pictures.
   
   Some information.
   
   But not enough information.
   
   So have ordered the next edition of "The Blue Book"



2. I PREFER THIS PUBLICATION OVER THE BLUEBOOK .MORE ACCURATE PRICING AND THE PHOTOS ARE A PLUS



3. For an otherwise helpful publication, in some area eg, Smith & Wesson, there is a lack of separation between generations of models ie, SW Model 29. 5 Screw, 4 Screw, 29, 29-1etc... The difference between a first year revolver and a used current revolver is several thousand dollars. It would have been very helpful to an investor to have an accurate guide in determining the correct model as well as current value. I hope this comment is taken as positive criticism because there is also much useful info in this publication.



4. The best book of it's kind I have seen. Can save a buyer of guns money by avoiding paying too much for a certain model. Good reference book to have around.



5. These were Christmas gifts...the guys LOVED Them. Me, well not so much, but they weren't for me. Thanks.

5 comments about The Official Blue Book Handbook of United States Coins 2010 (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)).

1. Easy to use catalogue -- most informative
   Helped me get good prices for commemoratibe silver coins



2. Just what I wanted. Will get a lot of good information from it. Top quality product!!!



3. This Blue Book is nearly identical to the Red Book. Here's the main difference, if the coin value is 40 in the Red Book, it's listed as 20 in the Blue Book. That's it. Since I had a 2009 Red Book, it was a big waste of money to purchase a 2010 Blue Book. There is no additional information, the price values are merely cut by 50 percent. Very disappointing.
   
   In addition, the Red is sold with a very nice wired binding for easy page turning. The Red lays flat on your table. The Red has color photographs (Blue is B/W). Don't buy both books. Pick one and you are forever set.
   
   Pricing in the both guides are inaccurate. I watch PCGS and NGC graded coins on eBay. The grade of the coin is without question. I compare the selling price to the book and it is sometimes close, but often well off. Half of the graded coins sold on eBay are more then 40 percent off the Red Book price. So, what is the point of an up to date price guide, if it isn't up to date?
   
   Both PCGS and NGC give free value guides about their graded coins. Just go to their site and type in their serial number stamped on the slabbed coin case, you'll get a price guide. I have found this guide to be more accurate then the book.
   
   The important value of the book is the information and photographs of the coins. The Red Book color photographs are excellent. Great info too. But you only need one of these books because the info is duplicated between the two editions.
   
   I wish the Blue Book would have explained why some coins wholesale for slightly more, or slightly less, than purely 50 percent of retail. Are some classes of coin appreciating faster then others? The book gives no answers.



4. Like another reviewer, I wish this would come in a spiral bound edition. But more to the point, here's my opinion of the book itself. You pretty much have to own it if you buy and sell coins. But the prices in it are considerably lower than the true wholesale price of most coins. In other words, you'll lose money if you sell according to the book. I suggest you get The Greysheet and go by those figures --- that's what your dealer goes by. You then take 15% to 20% off the bid and you'll come close to what "most" dealers will pay. BUT -- much depends on the coin(s) and many other variables not included in any reference, including The Greysheet.
   
   To its credit, the book does start with G4 and not AU like the Greysheet. That is helpful for lower grades. It also gives grading descriptions for each coin. And, it gives the mintage.
   
   I use it mostly to take advantage of the very low prices in making my own online bids. If you go by the Blue Book, you'll never pay too much.
   
   Highly recommended.
   
   - Susanna K. Hutcheson



5. Product was fine, but it took over a week longer to recieve than another book I had ordered the same time.

5 comments about Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2010: America's Bestselling and Most Up to Date Antiques Annual - 42nd Edition (Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price List).

1. If you know what you have and it's easily identified such as a name brand or specific logo, date, size etc. then this book may help. Far more of the book should have been devoted to descriptions and photo I.D. such as the side bars throuhout the book show. The one line descriptions and price that fill most of the pages are a waste in my opinion. If you know exactly what you have and want a value then this book may be for you. If you are trying to identify what you have then look elsewhere for help.



2. Bought this product for my boyfriend who had a cold when he got it. He loved it. His daily shower turned into therapy and helped perk him up too. The value on the multipack is well worth it. A great buy!



3. Such a pleasure to see the value in recovered family treasures that would normally be lost or put in a garage sale. This book is so very informative to the average person who has no knowledge of the valur of forgotten things. It has colorful pictures that give you a very good idea of what you are looking for and up to date values. It is a valuable addition to anyones book shelf.



4. I love the Kovels knowledge base, but as my research usually includes finding out what the item is called, I can't always find what I'm looking for. More pictures would help.



5. This price guide is incredibly thorough! There are thousands of prices crammed into this book that cover a huge variety of items. All the prices in the book are actual prices rather than estimates so I feel confident that these prices are giving me an accurate reading of the market.
   
   Besides the prices, I also found the information on the sidebars to be very helpful and enjoyed the many color pictures included. There are a huge variety of items here, but the Kovels do a great job of organizing them so you can easily find what you're looking for. All in all, it's a spectacular companion to anyone interested in antiques and the kinds of prices you should be paying for them. Many thanks to the Kovels for saving me time and money!!!!

5 comments about Complete Price Guide to Watches No. 30.

1. Este es uno de los mejores libros de relojeria, es indispensable para cualquier coleccionista de relojes, alta calidad, informacion valiosa.



2. This book is very helpful if you are collector of pocket watches. I purchased this edition to replace the 2001 version that I have.



3. This book covers just about everything you could possibly want to know. It has been very helpful in my business.



4. A must book for anyone looking for a wide information source on vintage watches. Contains, price value estimates/ranges, and some history.



5. One of the best for any one that has a interest in watches,for price or just information.

No comments about Blue Book of Gun Values: 31st Edition.

5 comments about Wristwatch Annual 2010: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications.

1. An excellent survey of the major European watch manufactures and designers. The graphics are excellent. Very little discussion or writeups on the Asian manufacturers. As someone new to watch collecting I found it fascinating and well worth the modest cost. I loved looking at million dollar watches but I would also like to see writeups and comments on watches costing less than one thousand dollars. I will definitely buy next years edition. Amazon's service was excellent as we have come to expect.



2. Very nice, but nothing new. All information you get it at the web.
   Just to have all information together in one catalogue.



3. As a lover of Horology, I have bought many magazines, books & periodicals over the years. I believe "Wristwatch Annual" is one of the tomes' that has all the pertinent information one could desire with regard to any specific watch or Manufacture. I have been buying "Wristwatch Annual" for about 8 years now, and this edition does not disappoint.



4. Reviewer "Peace Monger" complains that there is no mention or representation of Grand Seiko in this issue so let me point out two facts. Number one, Grand Seiko watches are not available from dealers in the United States, I believe they are only available in the domestic Japanes market. Sure it might be nice to see them in this edition but his gripe is unwarranted since Wristwatch Annual is predominantly targeted to a U.S. readership (and perhaps the U.K.). Look at the dealer ads and service centers mentioned, they are all US based. Second point is that this is the first edition of Wristwatch Annual that has (ever) had a Seiko section. So, at least the brand is represented in this edition. I checked my annual editions bavk to the 1999 edition to verify this. I think this 2010 edition is a great book. Certainly an improvement over the 2008 edition which tried to cram too many watches (eight) on each page versus the six per page in this, and last year's 2009 edition. However, the pictures are still a tiny bit smaller than the pre 2008 (2007 and backwards) editions. Nevertheless, the pictures are nice, the individual watch descriptions informative and many new models are represented in this new 2010 edition. If you are at all interested in high quality Swiss and German manufactured watches, you must purchase this eagerly anticipated yearly book!



5. I have been purchasing Wristwatch Annual for several years now. Although it is not completely comprehensive, it usually has information on new and limited edition models, which are of the most interest to me.
   
   Unfortunately, this year's publication shows mostly regular models that are not very different from the year before. We only get a glimpse of the new or limited edition in a photo in the company profile section.
   
   Furthermore, while it has a bit of information on Seiko, it has none on Grand Seiko, which is as Lexus is to Totyoa.
   
   Overall, the content is just not as good as before.

5 comments about The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, 39th Edition.

1. The premiere price guide of the Comic Book industry remains an invaluable and indispensable tool for any collector. The first edition I ever bought was the 6th, waaaaaaaaaay back when. The gold standard of comic book pricing, a must-have for any serious comic book collector interested in valuing, pricing and selling comics.



2. this is the most relied on comic price guide published with collectors in mind.extremely helpful discription/condition and informative pricing guide to help the seller and the collector. a must have for the serious minded collector/seller!



3. Hi, received the newest 39th Edition of Overstreet Comic Book Price guide, which I ordered in early November for my husband for Christmas. He immediately went to look up some thing and it was discovered that we had up to page 513 and then it jumped to 545. There is definitely a whole section missing. Better check your book!



4. Very good service. The book was sent on time and arrived in very good condition. Good place to buy from



5. I am an amateur collector learning the ropes and this book has been a great resource for getting a feel for the market. I have yet to find a comic not in the book. Even has an excellent educational section in the front. A must have highly recommend.

5 comments about Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-2010 (Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide Lionel Trains).

1. I have Lionel Train Pocket Price 1901 - 2010. Print quality remain good and price adjustments for valuable asset collectibles show slight rise item values than Lionel Train Pocket Price 2007.
   
   Purchased Lionel Train Pocket Price found good deal at Amazon.com
   
   Smile,
   Randall Biell



2. I'm new to the game of collecting / buying Lionel trains. I was looking for a guide that would give me a broad description of the various trains, accessories, etc. made by Lionel over the years (INCLUSIVE OF PHOTOS OF EXAMPLE ITEMS), along with a range of fair-market prices.
   
   Unfortunately, I found that this guide must be tailored to the experience, serious collector who already (and completely) knows Lionel stock. The guide has pages and pages of listings (a good thing), but they only include:
   
   Lionel Item Number; a five or six word description (no photos); excellent price; mint price.
   
   Again, perhaps a good resource for the experience collector. But definitely NOT helpful to someone like me who is trying to learn more about the Lionel family of trains and how to distinguish / recognize them.
   
   Sorry ... but I'll be returning my copy to Amazon.



3. Greenberg's Guides Lionel Trains 2010 Edition offers a pocket-sized guide packed with the basic facts on Lionel train collecting, covering all the basics of buying, selling or trading Lionel trains and accessories from prewar to modern times. Product listings include brief descriptions of each item, variations, and fair-market values. The truly pocket-sized slim format lends to take-along toting and is a fine pick for any Lionel collector's library.



4. Excellent rtesource for the train collector. Easy to use and understand. Pricing is spot on.



5. Need this guide to get a good idea if you are getting a good deal on purchasing items at train shows, etc.

5 comments about Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson).

1. Probably the best history and cataloging of Smith and Wesson in existence. The author is certainly open for added info as I contacted him to update information on a specific model and it was noted in this version of the book. A great work.



2. If you collect or are just interested in the variety of S&W models produced this book is a "must have"
   for your reference library. It is well written and filled with copious pictures of the different models. It is more than a
   fitting companion publication to the History of S&W by Roy Jinks.
   What is really helpful is the detailed changes in the respective models.If it was a -2,or-3 variation you will
   also find what that change entailed. An excellent book.



3. This book is a must for Smith & Wesson collectors. My husband has spent hours reading it, looking for certain guns. It is a great book.



4. Simply put, THE BOOK on Smith & Wesson pistols. A must for any serious collector or enthusiast....... a must !



5. This is a very nice book that all Smith and Wesson collectors should keep on their shelf.