As a collector and dealer of scarce and antiquarian books, I am often put off by what I consider deceptive displays for books being offered. Very often "What You See Is What You Get" could not be further from...
Editions: Ever look at a Little Golden book and wonder which edition it might be. Well here is alittle information on the system used: 1. 1942-1946: Edition number will be found on the first or second page of...
For many people,the question of whether a book is a first edition or not is very important. To collectors it makes a big difference, and the value of a book that is a first edition is quite different from that...
How many times have you found a vintage comic, magazine or paperback that would have been in excellent condition if someone hadn't marked a price on the cover, usually in felt pen! Then there's the sticker tag...
What follows is a glossary of terms that we use when grading or describing a book. Its our shorthand code that tells about its defects and other information. These terms are the standard in the trade and are...
Canada USA Import / Export Shipping Guide Definitions: Exporter "The person sending the mail or shipping the material is to be the exporter." Importer "The person receiving the mail or the shipment is to be...
Clearly, Ebay has opened up a plethora (I’ve always wanted to use that word) of buying opportunities when shopping for an antique or vintage clock. Hundreds of wonderful pieces, all looking for a home. So,...
Evening all... I had a member email me last night after reading a couple of my reviews and ask me a question.. "How do you clean coins without damaging them?" I smiled when I heard this, as most dealers do to...
Have you noticed the new feature for auctions that allows you to see the shipping price of an item before you click on it? Well, recent additions like this are helping to uncover a widespread shipping game...
You can sometimes make a small profit by selling used magazines on eBay. Often times, the toughest part is giving the potential buyer a good clear representation of your product. When you are dealing in used...