Reviews (8)

Amazing Guide for Collectors !
I started collecting Hotwheels cars about 3 years ago. What makes me different than most of the other collectors, is that I live in Santiago, CHILE (here, Hotwheels cars market is very small compared with other countries). Many of the variations and models that exist in US, aren't available here. Mike's guide has been an invaluable tool for me to get those variations I never know that exist or I will never find hanging in pegs in Santiago. Invaluable Resource For Collectors
I found the 'Ultimate Guide to Hot Wheels Variations' one of the most valuable resources to date for the valuation of Hot Wheels variations; both for collectors and dealers alike.As owner of [a web site,] I refer to this guide on a daily basis for determining the minute differences between Hot Wheels variants.The guide is concise, well laid out, easy to follow, and extremely accurate (in my opinion).

Varations HA
This book stinks the pictures are horrible I donated it to te libary. It stinks ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Automobiles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Hot Wheels toys    8. Models    9. Prices    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Toys    12. Transportation    13. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models    14. Art techniques & materials   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Art nouveau    5. Catalogs    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Decoration and ornament    8. Reference - General    9. Antiques & Collectibles / Reference   

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Useless as a price guide
I picked this book up shortly after it first came out but was ultimately disappointed with it.Yeah, there were illustrations of some pretty pieces, but the values listed didn't seem to have much relation to the real prices Rookwood was being sold for at the time.One normally expects a certain amount of inaccuracy in a price guide when compared to actual market values.But the differences here were just so large that the book was useless.The pictures were nice, but you can find other books on Rookwood with more substance and equally nice pictures.Take a pass on this one.

Be prepared to search alot and have faith in the prices
This book is not organized, except loosely by types.Pieces are organized poorly or not at all by shapes, not year or number.The authors are not named and their bases for prices are unstated. Its best quality is thequantity of photos.Someone should now take this "first draft"and make it into a book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles / Pottery & Ceramics    2. 19th century    3. 20th century    4. Antiques    5. Antiques & Collectibles    6. Antiques / Collectibles    7. Art pottery    8. Catalogs    9. Collecting    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Rookwood pottery    12. United States   

Editorial Review

The simple but brilliant attraction of the popular PBS series is that deep down inside, everyone wonders if that family heirloom or flea-market antique in the corner of the living room has any real value. Read more

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Or, if it's under 20 Grand don't bother...
Antiques Roadshow is an enigma. It is at the same time one of the most informative shows on television and one of the most misleading. This book is quite similar. The information presented to help identify styles is very good overall, although there are some serious shortcomings in certain sections. However, this book also includes the ubiquitous "Find" featured on the show which gives the reader an unrealistic expectation of the value of what they may own. Before you price you need to know what you are looking at.
You have seen the program. Now read the book. Reading this book gives you a better insight as to what an antique is and what to look for. The program is ok but you can not take it with you or unless you own the video you can not go back on a point. Great reference book for a great show.
I received this book for Christmas, and though I'm not an antiquer, I have thoroughly enjoyed it.It has provided lots of great background for me as a writer, as well as being entertaining.Antiques Roadshow is the most popular PBS series for a reason.If you love it, you will love this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques roadshow (Television    5. Antiques/Collectibles    6. Collectibles    7. Collectors and collecting    8. General    9. Reference - General    10. Television - Reference    11. United States    12. Antiques & Collectables    13. Television   

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Seems incomplete
This book probably has a limited audience, since it seems to be missing many items for someone else, I'm adding that its back section listing only begins with the 1980's, so if you're looking for earlier Steiff information, this probably won't have it, especially some of the more common items.

Lots of missing items
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Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Collectors and collecting    6. Margarete Steiff GmbH    7. Margarete Steiff GmbH.    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Soft toys    10. Teddy Bears    11. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Coins, Currency & Medals    5. Numismatics    6. Printmaking    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Coins, banknotes, medals, seals, numismatics    9. Reference works    10. USA   

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Top Vintage Halloween Guide
When I started discoveringvintage Halloween items, I came upon Mark Ledenbach's book. It became my leading guide while investigating on eBay. On his web site I could contact him an ask for advice. He was very friendly and helpful. The photos and lay out of his book are fantastic and it is better organized then other books I own. I could not have enjoyed the beautiful graphics and usual, rare items if it were not for this book. You must purchase this whether you are a serious collector or not. Have fun!

The Best Halloween Collectibles Guide
Price guides frequently suffer from poor photography. This book breaks the mold showing clear color photographs of amazing piece's in Mark's Collection. Halloween ephemera continues to be a popular collectible and this book should be part every collectors library.

Fabulous reference for the seller!
What a wonderful book!I sell on ebay and found the book to be highly informative and the prices pretty accurate for most of the items I have come across.A must have resource for anyone who buys, sells, or collects vintage Halloween! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectibles    7. Customs & Traditions    8. Dress And Costume    9. Halloween    10. Reference - General    11. Reference - Price Guides    12. United States    13. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models    14. Customs    15. Reference works   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. General    6. Reference - General   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Majolica, European    5. Pottery & Ceramics    6. Reference - General    7. Antiques & Collectables    8. Ceramics   

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Fantastic resource
This book was such a great help.I use it as a source for everything, most recently for online antique shopping.I never would have known which stores to check out -- and totrust -- without the information I found in this book.It's great.
A Quick, Easy, Helpful Read
I recently purchased a new home and had decided that I wanted completely different furnishings. I had no idea where to start and Best Furniture Tips became an invaluable guide. It enabled me to understand various styles,furniture terminology, what to look for in a piece of furniture and information on how to negotiate prices.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Consumer Buying Guides    5. Furniture    6. Furniture Arts And Crafts    7. General    8. Purchasing    9. Reference - General    10. Antiques & Collectibles / General   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Jewelry    5. Reference - Price Guides    6. Antiques & Collectibles / Jewelry   

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A straightforward reference and price guide
Now in an fully updated and expanded second edition, Collectable Paperback Books by Jeff Canja is a straightforward reference and price guide to vintage paperback books featuring 12,625 authentic market prices ranging from $5 to $500! Black-and-white illustrations of book covers pepper the extensive price list comprises this invaluable and authoritative guide; along with a brief section at the beginning which teaches the novice collector about grading the condition of vintage paperbacks, distinguishing collectible books from ones that aren't worth very much, and more. Also included is a selection of publisher profiles, famous cover artists, and author pseudonyms. Collectable Paperback Books is an indispensable and strongly recommended reference for collectors, dealers, bookstore staff members, and anyone simply wanting to assess their personal or family library of vintage paperback books. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Bibliographies & Indexes    5. Books    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Paperbacks    8. Prices    9. Reference - General    10. United States    11. Antiques & Collectables    12. Antiques & Collectibles / Books    13. Reference works   

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A must have for collectors of Antique English Silver
This book is a must have for anyone who collects antique English silver. Not as comprehensive as a lot of others I have seen which is actually a plus since it fits comfortably in your pocket when you go antiquing. I keep my copy next to my computer so I have it handy while surfing the silver listings on eBay. Well worth the price. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Collectors and collecting    6. Great Britain    7. Hallmarks    8. Metal Arts And Crafts    9. Reference - General    10. Sheffield plate    11. Silver, Gold & Other Metals    12. Silverwork    13. Antiques & Collectibles / Silver    14. Antiques & collectables: gold & silver (other than jewellery)    15. Antiques & collectables: jewellery    16. Base metal & ironworking    17. STUDY AIDS - Advanced Placement    18. United Kingdom, Great Britain   

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AWSOME BOOK!
When I bought this book I was IN heaven It had all of the pictures I wanted to see except for the cover car.It hardly had any of my cars but Im okay with IT.

best purchase ever
This little book fits right into your pocket. You can take it with you when you go on your "treasure hunts"

Good information, but too incomplete.
This book has some good information, but is very incomplete.It does not even contain the deora car that is on the front cover and title page of the book!!!This book only lists mint in package prices and many cars have been left out.It also contains very little variations.If you are looking for a complete price guide, look somewhere else. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Automobiles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Models    8. Prices    9. Reference - Price Guides    10. Toy Arts And Crafts    11. Toys    12. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models    13. Model cars & road vehicles    14. Reference works   

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A 'must' reference, especially for consumers just starting out in gem collecting or investing
The second updated, expanded edition of COLORED GEMSTONES: THE ANTOINETTE MATLINS BUYING GUIDE is on the market and it's not to be missed for any avid gem collector. Here are all the basic keys to gems; from initial assessment of the factors which lend value to descriptive names, misnomers, facts on hardness and wearability and more. A 'must' reference, especially for consumers just starting out in gem collecting or investing.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Jewelry    5. Reference - Price Guides    6. Consumer guides & advice    7. Jewellery & jewellery-making   

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5 stars
"Ceramics in America" is a wonderful publication. For the first volume of this journal, it is very well put together. The journal has lots of information on ceramics made and used in America. It is very helpful to those who are not very familiar with American ceramics.

A finely crafted volume
This book is a must-have for ceramics enthusuasts!Having worked with historic ceramics for several years, I was familiar with many of the authors selected to write for the first "Ceramics in America" monograph.As much as I eagerly anticipated the work, I was not prepared for the level of excellence which has been achieved here.This volume contains cutting-edge ceramics research, illustrated with the latest in pottery technology and documentary history of the field. I was particularly impressed with two articles highlighting pottery techniques: the submission by Don Carpentier and Jonathan Rickard on annular or "dipt" wares, and also the work of team Michelle Erickson/Rob Hunter, who demonstrate early English slipwares production.This is yet another triumph for the Chipstone Foundation, who has successfully sponsored Luke Beckerdite's "American Furniture" series for years.This book is very highly recommended for archaeologists, collectors, curators, and other material culture specialists. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American - General    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Art & Art Instruction    6. Ceramics    7. General    8. History - General    9. Reference - General    10. Antiques & Collectibles / General   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Football    6. Sports Cards - Football    7. Sports Cards - General    8. Antiques & Collectibles / Sports Cards / General   

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Fascinating survey
BRIMFIELD RUSH; THE THRILL OF COLLECTING AND THE HUNT FOR THE BIG SCORE is a lively survey of a massive outdoor antiques and collectibles show spanning over 20 fields along a one-mile stretch in Massachusetts. It attracts thousands of dealers and collectors yearly - but BRIMFIELD RUSH follows not only the event's history but the experiences of a couple's year at Brimfield markets. The morning's opening 'rush' serves as a fascinating survey of Brimfield's treasures and attractions throughout a spicy, dramatic account collectors will relish and recognize.
The antiques business from the other side of the table
If you don't live in New England or make a practice of frequenting flea markets, you might not be familiar with the name "Brimfield."It's not just a small town in south central Massachusetts; it's become an all-encompassing term (in both noun and verb forms) for the event that overtakes that region three weeks of the year.Author Bob Wyss has provided us with a look at Brimfield's history as well as the work that goes on behind the scenes.It's a view we casual visitors don't usually get or could even guess at.The emphasis here is on the dealers and the residents, and not the average walk-in buyer.
Brimfield Flea Market
Bob Wyss has given us an exciting, insider's look, at the biggest flea market in the world.As someone who purchased his first antiques, 33 years ago at the Rose Bowl Swap Meet, this book has rekindled my interest in the antique trade."Brimfield Rush" is extremely well researched and gives you the background you need to venture out there and make your first deal.The reader is taken for a roller coaster ride of highs and lows as Joe and Rachel navigate through the worlds of flea markets, art galleries, estate sales, and eBay. For anyone interested in the "Hunt for the Big Score," this book is a must read.
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Subjects:  1. Americana    2. Anecdotes    3. Antique dealers    4. Antiques    5. Antiques & Collectibles    6. Antiques / Collectibles    7. Antiques business    8. Antiques/Collectibles    9. Brimfield (Town)    10. Flea markets    11. Massachusetts    12. Northeastern States    13. Reference - General   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Philately    6. Postage-stamps    7. Reference - General    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Stamps   

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Don't Bother
Reads like a magazine article padded out to book length. Completely disposable. For record collectors like me, it says nothing new. For the rest it won't mean much. Don't bother, unless you see it in a bargain bin for $2 (which you probably will.)

what more?
The velvet underground & nico _ joe harvard
vacuous
Vacuous, mediocre, trite, cliched, dull. Attempts and fails to be breezily hip and humorous. Skims the surface, never goes in-depth. A book for TV watchers, not readers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Collectors and collecting    3. General    4. Music    5. Popular Culture - Counter Culture    6. Records    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Sound Recording And Recordings    9. Sound recordings    10. Music / General