Buy, Keep or Sell?

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 352 pages
• Published by: DK ADULT January 2, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0756613388
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0756613389
• Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 3.6 pounds

Product Description
Whether you're a new collector or want to identify, value, or find out more about items in your possession, this is the ultimate guide to buying, keeping, or selling collectibles. With up-to-date valuations based on real prices, Buy, Keep, or Sell? also highlights leading designers, explores historical and cultural context, and shows you how to spot fakes and follow trends.

About The Author
One of the world's leading experts in the field, Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960's and has since written more than eighty books, many of which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers. Since October 2002, DK and Judith Miller have launched several series, including the Antiques Price Guides, Collectibles Price Guides, and the DK Collector's Guides.

Reader Reviews
I liked looking through this book---it was certainly enjoyable to browse, but I can't see it being any real use to anyone interested in collecting. For serious collectors, it would be far too general, attempting to cover many, many areas from Star Wars to Art Deco to lamps to Pez. For non-serious collectors such as myself, it's frustrating, as the tone and advice is aimed obviously at SERIOUS collectors with money to burn. There is barely an item pictured that is priced at a level that one without a good deal of funds could start out buying as a collectible. Also, the book seems to avoid mentioning the buying sources that most beginning buyers would use---lawn sales, thrift stores and ebay, instead focusing on auctions and antique stores and dealers. There is also a heavy British feel to the book. There's a whole section on Dinky Cars, another on Queen Elizabeth II collectibles. I don't mean to say this is not a well put together and very interesting book. It really is, and I think most even casual collectors will enjoy looking at it, but I don't think it's of much use in really helping anyone decide what to buy, sell or keep!