Offers tips on recognizing fake antiques, selling antiques at auctions, fleamarkets, and shops, and getting antiques repaired and appraised.

You're no idiot, of course. You negotiate like a pit bull on the job, organize your household budget with your computer, and even manage to coax your kids to finish their homework. But when it comes to plunking down your money to buy a crystal vase, you're not sure whether you'll be getting trash or treasure. Don't hand over the cash yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling Collectibles helps you build the skills you need to become a savvy, satisfied collector. Feel confident about buying the collectible you want, even when the seller is playing hardball. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

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Turn dispensable knickknacks into cash with Jamie's indispensible knowledge of all things collectable. This is a one-stop guide to jumping on the bric-a-brac bandwagon and riding it with style! Over the last few years, antiques and collectibles have exploded into the popular imagination spurred on by television shows, a boom in nostalgia, and the rise of the Internet auction. And author Jamie Breese has been at the very front of this revolution. Today, huge numbers of individuals of all ages and backgrounds are quitting their day jobs to take up this "career"--becoming their own boss, basing themselves at home, and many are making a mint! Collecting great objects is also a superb, addictive pastime and, for some, a way of life. Let Jamie share with you his best tips and tricks on how to both buy and sell. With the main focus on 20th-century collectibles, Jamie blows the dust off the business, and lets us in on his top 20 collectibles, too. From Royal Doulton to toy robots to Corgi Cars, he has everything covered, from the history to the prices. And now it's time for you to get a piece of the action. Buying, selling, and collecting is simple and fun with Make a Mint! What are you waiting for?

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In a brand new introduction author Nancy L. Hix primes you with new web sites to buy, sell and trade collectibles. Whether it's antiques or collectibles, she shows you how to bargain with people on the Internet. You'll learn to use auction sites with confidence, while making your auctions stand out among the rest. It's full of facts, tips, and step by step procedures for buying, selling, and trading in the high-tech collecting world. No prices. 5.5 x 8.5.

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