“Saving Stuff” by Don Williams: This guide describes how to preserve, clean, display and store your collectibles. Special tips include preventing light damage, preserving items through temperature control and ways to avoid carelessness and breakage.
“A-Z of Antiques & Collectibles” by Judith Miller: This author is prolific in her writings about antiques and collectibles. In this encyclopedia, arranged alphabetically by subject, she shares her knowledge on different styles and periods, discusses various craftsmen and explains how an object was used and when it was most fashionable.
“Garage Sale America” by Bruce Littlefield: Are you looking for something particular or just a bargain? This book stresses the importance of recognizing the flavor of various communities you frequent for shopping at garage sales, because you will most likely find certain types of objects reflecting the community’s culture. It also stresses how to find a good deal, how to recognize and prevent a fraudulent purchase and tips on how to negotiate with sellers. It also includes major sales and garage sales across the country.
“Don’t Call the Thrift Shop” by Susannah Ryder: This clever book offers ways to obtain the best value for heirlooms or antiques from the perspective of the estate planning process, if you are moving and selling items or any other situation where the worth of valuables must be determined.
“Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price List 2008”: This is an informative and entertaining reference source for collectors, dealers and appraisers filled with factual information organized by manufacturers and their products. It helps assess the actual market value of products and includes colorful illustrations.
