This fourth edition of the Harry L. Rinker Official Price Guide to Collectibles has more coverage of collectibles than any other book on the market. Here you'll find furniture, decorative accessories, and giftware along with the traditional character and personality items, ceramic, glass, and toys. Each category includes a brief history, collecting tips, reference books, periodicals, collector clubs, and vital information on reproductions. It's a complete document of the 20th-century American lifestyle.

This updated guide completely covers the antique market, listing over 60,000 prices and displaying 400+ photos to aid identification. Experts in the field give advice on the latest market trends, how to spot fakes and forgeries, and what to save when cleaning out the attic.

GET THE TRUSTED RESOURCE MORE COLLECTORS TURN TO--WITH MORE THAN 60,000 PRICES LISTED! * COMPREHENSIVE. From Advertising Memorabilia to Zippo Lighters, The Official Price Guide to Antiques and Collectibles contains the most up-to-date information on tens of thousands of the most sought-after antiques and collectibles. So whether your passion is traditional antiques, such as furniture, china, and silver, or you are looking for the latest hot pop culture collectible from TV or film, rock 'n' roll, Barbie, and G.I. Joe, the buck starts here! * HIGHLIGHTS. This outstanding sourcebook features sections on movie memorabilia and buying and selling on the Internet. * PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. A panel of experts, and auction houses and galleries nationwide, contribute invaluable information in their individual areas of expertise so that you can get the best deal. * SPECIAL FEATURES. Tips on where and what to collect, regional preferences, and how to spot fakes and reproductions. * FULLY ILLUSTRATED. More than four hundred black-and-white photos throughout the volume help identify the precise items you are looking for.

THE DEFINITIVE SOURCEBOOK FOR COLLECTORS Collecting is in the midst of the greatest revolution in history--and since your tastes differ from those of your grandparents, you deserve a guide designed specifically with your interests in mind. Written by a man who knows the business inside out, The Official Harry L. Rinker Price Guide to Collectibles is the only book you'll ever need when hunting for those lost treasures from childhood--the toys you played with, the objects you grew up with--plus new, cutting-edge items that won't be covered in other price guides for years! AUTHORITATIVE. The Official Harry L. Rinker Price Guide to Collectibles covers more than four hundred categories, including many not found in the competition: art pottery, barware, Chintz china, crackle glass, Hallmark ornaments, hi-fi equipment, keychains, paint-by-number sets, Pez containers, Vietnam war memorabilia, Walgreen collectibles, and dozens more! COMPREHENSIVE. Each category includes a brief history, collecting tips, reference books, periodicals, collector clubs, museums, and vital information on reproductions. UP-TO-DATE with all the latest collecting trends and hottest market information. FULLY ILLUSTRATED with nearly six hundred photographs--plus a beautiful eight-page color insert.

A guide to making ends meet.. without any ends; building a nest egg, now and later; investing and trading for profit. Includes investing truisms, financial jewels, and trading secrets; no-cost educational resources; answers to tough questions in hard financial times.

FOR FUN, FRUITFUL, AND SMART FLEA MARKET SHOPPING, DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THIS BOOK-- NOW COMPLETELY UPDATED AND EXPANDED! -- COMPREHENSIVE. From Advertising Character Collectibles to Barware, Italian Glass to Beanie Babies, Fisher Price Toys to Road Maps, The Official Price Guide to Flea Market Treasures contains more than 500 categories listing the most current information on the hottest flea market finds. This one-of-a-kind guide reveals how to identify a "true" flea market, and how to shop once you're there. A complete list of item prices organized by category provides a handy and authoritative reference that assures you of getting the best deal. -- PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. With the unrivaled acumen of antiques and collectibles editor and author Harry L. Rinker, and the added expertise of a fifty-member board of advisors contributing information on their specialty categories, this guide is essential to a successful flea marketing adventure. -- SPECIAL FEATURES. There are more than sixty new categories for this edition, a detailed annotated Reference Library for Flea Marketers, and a handy list of the top thirty flea markets in the nation. -- FULLY ILLUSTRATED. Hundreds of photos throughout the volume help identify the precise items you are looking for.

A perennial must-have for basketball card collectors and avid fans, the latest installment of The Official Price Guide to Basketball Cards lists more than 50,000 prices for cards issued from 1948 to the present. The book includes cards from all major manufacturers, including Fleer, Topps, Upper Deck, and Hoops. All cards are identified by year, manufacturer, size, format, team, and player. Collectors will also find valuable tips on buying, selling, caring for, and storing their cards.

Featuring brief histories of collectibles, plus collecting tips, lists of reference books, periodicals, collector clubs, and vital information on reproductions, this authoritative guide covers 425 categories and more than 40,000 prices. 500 photos.

Offers tips on identifying, collecting, and caring for furniture, photographs, posters and illustration art, costume jewelry and wristwatches, dolls, toys, advertising and sports memorabilia, and glass and pottery.

Discusses market trends investment planning, portfolio management, hidden costs, market manipulation, and auction houses.