No comments about 20th Century Plastic Jewelry (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

5 comments about Trash or Treasure Guide to the Best Buyers: How and Where to Easily Sell Collectibles, Antiques & Other Treasures (Hyman's Trash Or Treasure Directory of Buyers).

1. This book promotes itself as a source for "honest" dealers and buyers for your antiques and collectibles.
   
   I sent 2 pieces of glass to one of their "honest" dealers, who had me send them insured for $800 and $500 respectively.
   
   Since then that "honest" dealer has disappeared along with my glass. Disconnected phones and so on.
   
   In a call to the author in California, to see if he knew where the dealer had gone, since he had recommended the dealer in his book, I was welcomed with an attitude of no desire to even talk to me, let alone to be of any assistance.
   
   I wish I had never seen this book.



2. If your going to have a yard sale or throw something away, wait till you read this book. I use the book and found thing's worth some real money, that I thought was trash.. So do your self a favor and buy the book. It's worth the money



3. I found the book in the library and when I found I'd bookmarked 40 or so pages, I decided to buy myself a copy (used, for half price). Good advice for working through an estate, which is what I'm dealing with--what to sell to collectors and what should go through a yard sale. Collectors have been very nice to work with, if they won't buy my item they will recommend somewhere else. My first item to sell was a musical instrument; the collector gave me $50 more than the highest bid at a local music store. The book has been very reassuring to both my mother and me to know what's junk and what is worth 10 or 20 times more than we'd expect from a yard sale, or at least double what we've seen on ebay. For the most part, not for newer collectibles (past 1970s), but book has an extensive section listing collectors of fast food, pop culture, and similar items which may only be 10 or 15 years old. Look for an older edition at the library to check the format; I've found this to be an invaluable resource, and several friends have purchased copies of this book as they watch me go through the "old junk" in the house. We all use it so much that we simply refer to it as, "the book".



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   I bought this book because I have a lot of 1980s and 1990s action figures, comic books, magazines, trading cards, and the such. I was hoping to finally find someone to sell them to. Well, I contacted some people listed in the book, and ... I've still got the stuff. If you have something made before 1970, this book may be of use to you. But if your stuff was made after 1970, don't waste your money on this UNCOMPREHENSIVE book. Hey, Tony Hyman, how about writing/compiling a separate volume covering items made after 1970?



5. All in all it is a good book and covers a good variety of things that you might normally not think to keep. Know it's hard to cover everything in just one book but I was disappointed that several of the current collectibles weren't covered (or I couldn't locate them) in this book. You almost have to read or scan through the whole book because some items that weren't listed in the index are referred to under other parts of the book. Takes a bit of time to read through but very informative.

No comments about Troll Identification and Price Guide.

2 comments about Hot Wheels Accessories: The Ultimate Guide.

1. This book has a lot of valuable details on years certain options were available, as well as photographs of package art. It has helped me complete some of my sets (just from the photos) as well as identify some of my pieces that I wasn't sure of the origin.
   
   Good reading if you want to relive your childhood!



2. I love this book! There are pictures of track sets, play sets and every other odd Hot Wheels accessory that you would ever get to see in one place! I can't believe that he has all this stuff in his collection!
   I hope Mr. Zarnock does another edition of this book with even more pictures!

1 comments about Goldmine's Price Guide to Collectible Jazz Albums 1949-1969.

1. Very good book. Easy to use and it has a lot of research for Jazz Collectors. Highly recommend.

3 comments about Scott 2001 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue: Countries of the World G-I (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. Vol 3: Countries G-I).

1. This guide is a very useful resource when wanting to find the values of international stamps. Every country within the specified letter category is covered along with all the stamps. I have found the values of the stamps in the guide are very accurate. If you're wanting to find the value of any stamps you have, this guide would be very helpful.



2. This book is the second volume, but the whole catalogue is great for referencing the stamps you have. It also lets you can also find out what you are missing in your collection.



3. These is the most popular stamp catalog in the world. You will find all the stamps issued by these countries and their market value. A must for the stamp collector, even a beggineer

1 comments about The World's Most Beautiful Dolls.

1. This a must have for any doll collector of modern dolls. There are over 50 doll artists mentioned with a brief history of their work. For each artist mentioned there is at least one photo of their dolls. There also is The World's Most Beautiful Dolls Volume II as a great follow-up edition.

2 comments about Franciscan Hand-decorated Embossed Dinnerware.

1. Excellent reference book and also very interesting. This book answered all my questions. Highly recommend.



2. I love this book. I have known James for about 10 years. He has been collecting Franciscan dishes and patterns like Desert Rose and Apple and Ivy for over 25 years now. This is the best book for a Franciscan California Pottery or dinnerware collector.There is information on Catalina Ceramics and Art deco. There are unique bits of information that only a seasoned collector would know.

1 comments about The Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Postage Stamps 2006, Edition #28 (Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Postage Stamps).

1. A must-have for the serious stamp collector. Informative and educational. Well written and easy to understand. I refer to it often.

1 comments about The Official Blackbook Price Guide to World Coins 2006, Edition #9 (Official Price Guide to World Coins).

1. It says all countries are listed, yet they are not. And those that are listed do not have all their coins. I found only one or two of the twenty or so I was looking for.