As the owner of one of the world's most elaborate sea glass collections, Mary Beth Beuke gets to talk about these prized ocean gems on a daily basis. Unfortunately, with each passing day, sea glass becomes more and more difficult to find, making the hunt more of a challenge to the seeker—especially one with limited experience in sea glass hunting. There are several reasons why the hunt is so important to the sea glass seeker. Some find their Zen moments in the solitude and beauty of the hunt. Some collect to add color to their lives. The history, mystery, and discovery of sea glass are also strong forces that draw collectors to shorelines around the world, looking for these pieces of physically and chemically weathered frosted glass. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn about and start your own collection of sea glass, the window for doing so is closing as pieces are becoming more elusive due to a growth in sea glass popularity and a decrease in recent glass bottle production. In The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Beach Comber’s Edition, Beuke provides information that will help first-time seekers start new collections and veteran hunters learn more about their current sets. Take this manual with you as you search for your own collection and make notes about what you find along the way.

Showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over.

This comprehensive guide takes the reader on a historical journey, providing an in-depth look at the icons of sport, captured through their greatest collectibles. Composed by the leading experts in the field, never before has one book covered such a variety of hobby subjects. For those interested in building a fine collection of sports memorabilia, from baseball cards to autographs to game-used bats, each subject is covered in great detail. Within each chapter, the best of the best has been selected by the experts. Whether you are a hardcore collector or just an avid sports fan, this book not only helps bring the legends of sport to life but it provides crucial tips on how to assemble a world class collection. From Babe Ruth to Tiger Woods, from Wilt Chamberlain to Joe Namath, every major sport is covered. This book contains hundreds of sports memorabilia images, including many of the finest examples in the world.

This guide to the guts-and-glory of G.I. Joe identifies every figure with all its weapons and gear, every vehicle with all the easy-to-lose pieces and every accessory related to Hasbros stellar team of soldiers. Use The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe to expand your knowledge about Joe and the team, or Cobra and his cronies, and to identify and assess the value of any of the series 350 action figures and 240 vehicles and accessories.

Featuring individual artists, the hottest genres, rarities, tips for buying and selling, not to mention the critical differences between modern reissues vs. early pressings, this exciting new title is the perfect how-to guide for a new generation of vinyl record music lovers and collectors. Vinyl records are Back in Black. And this how-to guide is the perfect reference for the millions of young vinyl enthusiasts--as well as an older crowd returning to their vinyl roots. You will find chapters on collecting individual artists and genres (Beatles, Elvis, the Rolling Stones, Psych, Punk, Surf, Northern Soul and many others taking you through the advent of vinyl to today. Author Dave Thompson will discuss the greatest rarities on the market, grading, artwork, the keys to successful buying and selling, coloured vinyl, picture discs and a host of other cool topics sure to light the fire to those new (and old) to the vinyl party. AUTHOR: Dave Thompson is one of the leading authorities on all things music. He is the editor and vinyl record market analyst for Standard Catalog of American Records, Goldmine Album Price Guide and Goldmine Jazz Album Price Guide. Thompson has published more than 100 books--including 1000 Songs That Rock Your World--and is a regular contributor to Goldmine magazine, as well as Rolling Stone. A prodigious writer, Thompson was ranked as one of the Top 5 biographers by Mojo magazine. His biographies have included works on David Bowie, Deep Purple, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, KISS and many, many more. SELLING POINTS: * A handy, compact how-to guide for collecting vinyl records that includes the greatest rarities on the market in collectible genres such as Rock, Punk, Surf, Psychedelic, Northern Soul and more. * Play it or stash it - shows readers what's valuable and what's simply fun. * Includes a Grading Guide - so you don't get screwed by the unrighteous. * For the 7th straight year, more vinyl albums were sold than in any other year since Nielsen started tracking music sales in 1991.

Provides tips on how to start, organize, maintain, and display a collection and includes advice from young people who are currently maintaining collections.

From Carolina Soul Records, one of the world's largest online record sellers, comes the definitive guide to every aspect of record collecting in the digital era. Any music fan knows that there's nothing like the tactile pleasure of a record. Even with access to a variety of streaming services, digital technology has paved the way for the analog revival; from multiplatinum megahits to ultra-obscure private presses, millions of records are available for purchase from all over the world. Vinyl Age is the ultimate post-internet guide to record collecting. Written by Max Brzezinski of Carolina Soul Records, one of the world's largest high-end record dealers, Vinyl Age combines an engaging narrative and incisive analysis to reveal the joys and explain the complexities of the contemporary vinyl scene. Brzezinski demystifies the record game and imparts the skills essential to modern record digging -- how to research, find, buy, evaluate, and understand vinyl in the twenty-first century.

Brick by Brick Brilliance LEGO bricks are the building blocks of childhood. Yet they are far from child's play. LEGO sets are fast becoming a hot commodity with collectors worldwide for fun and profit. Abundantly visual, informative and detailed, The Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets is the definitive reference to more than 2,000 of the most collectible sets on the secondary market, illustrating the incredible value of LEGO bricks, not only from an entertainment and educational standpoint, but also as an investment. Consider a Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon, which sold at retail for $500, is now selling for more than $3,500 on the secondary market. The Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets features: • More than 25 top themes, including Advanced Models, Batman, Ideas/Cuusoo, Star Wars UCS and non-UCS sets, Technic, Trains, and Vintage • Up-to-date secondary market prices for more than 2,000 new and used sets from 2000 to present • More than 300 full-color photos of sets in their boxes, and built models • Tips on reselling, flipping, and investing The Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets is your brick-by-brick guide to a world of imagination and discovery.