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Blue Book of Gun Values: 29th Edition (Blue Book of Gun Values)

S. P. Fjestad

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Total reviews: 29 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Blue Book of Gun Values-29th Edition 5 out of 5 stars.
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Extremely comprehensive and valuable tool for gun collectors who wish to determine value of a firearm for purchase or sale.

Blue Book Of Gun Values-Great Guide 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is THE guide to have. It is very useful in showing the trend your gun may be making as time goes by. You need to know the specifics of the gun, and this is reasonably descriptive. Not always easy to find your specific model as it may be listed in other areas than you would suspect, but not difficult either. It is good at giving "ballpark" prices to expect, but as always you can't count on getting that price. You may see a great variance due to demand, or condition(many think their gun is in better shape than the buyer does--a gun in "as new" shape may be booked at say 550 bucks, but yours has lost a lot of bluing, and the stock is flawed a bit from rubbing shrubs and such, so it may be woth only 325. you need to be honest with yourself on the condition.). Also a particular gun may be in much more demand in certain geographic areas, as opposed to others.
Emotions will affect price also "I had one of those years ago" or "My dad/granddad used to have one of those". Thoughts like these may inflate the buying price greatly.
But, I get off topic. This is a good guide, and for the average gun it reflects the market quite well. Any collector, gun show enthusiast, or a person just wondering what is what would do well to buy this. It is a guide, not a Bible. Dan Wickham

Editorial Review:

This newest 29th edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values, with over one million books in circulation, once again sets the firearms industry standard for both modern and antique firearms information and up-to-date pricing. Now expanded to nearly 2,200 pages no other single firearms publication even comes close!

Handbook of United States Coins 2009: The Official Blue Book (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)) (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)) (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper))

R. S. Yeoman

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Useful, but outdated 4 out of 5 stars.
12 of 13 people found this review helpful.

While useful and informative and, indeed, a must if you buy coins, this book is quite outdated. Since the price of gold and silver have gone up considerably and change daily, the effect on coins is intense in many cases.

There are several sites online where you can get more up-to-date information. Yet having this handy is a good idea. I like having something near my work area and in my hands so I can quickly look up the information I want. Then I can follow that up by going to one of the Web sites.

-Susanna K. Hutcheson

The Handbook on the Selling Cost of U. S. Coins 4 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This book is nice to use when you are wanting to sell one of your coins. It would be a better book if it would come in spiral bound so that it is easier to use.

Editorial Review:

Since 1942, the Handbook of United States Coins (THE OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK®) has been the annual reference used by U.S. coin dealers to make buying offers. On the fl ip side of the coin, collectors use it to find out what dealers are paying. Its price listings offer a real-world look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country.

Greenberg's Guides Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 2009 (Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide Lionel Trains, 1901 - 2009 (Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide Lionel Trains)

Kalmbach Publishing Co.

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Nice but not for beginners 3 out of 5 stars.
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I was looking for a pricing book for Lionel trains as I have a friend who has some for sale. It is nice to have the prices but would have preferred a reference book with pictures.....So I ordered another book.

Ultimate Price Guide for Lionel Trains 5 out of 5 stars.
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I use this book as a guide before purchasing any Lionel items. I have found it to save me quite a bit money over the last few years, as far as not over paying for something. I buy this new guide every year.
Thank you,
Kenneth

Comprehensive Pocket Price Guide 4 out of 5 stars.
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This 325 page price guide is an excellent reference guide for Lionel Trains made between 1901 through 2009. Prewar, Postwar and Modern era trains are covered. In addition, Modern Tinplate, Club and Special Edition "O" Gauge cars and catalogs are also covered. However, this guide does not cover Lionel "OO" gauge, Lionel HO or Lionel Large Scale Train products manufactured during this period.

The guide is arranged in numerical product order and is very handy in looking up items that one may not be familiar with. The Value pricing in this guide is somewhat over inflated for many items. More realistic pricing reflecting current market conditions would enhance this guide.

Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2009: America's Bestselling and Most Up-to-Date Antiques Annual (Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price List)

Ralph and Terry Kovel, Terry Kovel

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

America's most respected authorities on antiques have compiled the biggest, most thorough, and best-organized price guide on the market, featuring 42,000 appraiser-approved ACTUAL prices in 700 categories—and more than 2,500 color pictures!

Everyone from the casual collector to the antiques professional can find the value of what he or she owns quickly and easily with the help of Kovels'—the most trusted price guide available, now in its 41st year and better than ever.

Kovels' has consistently outsold all other guides based on its reliable, up-to-the-minute, well-organized, and wide-ranging information. It features more tips, marks, logos, information, and photographs—of items in ALL price ranges—than any of the competition. And unlike other guides, Kovels' lists only the actual prices for which items were purchased, not dealers' estimates.

Organized into categories that collectors most want, from Depression Glass, Dolls, and Jewelry to Furniture, Porcelain, and Sports Memorabilia, this photo-filled guide includes user-friendly indexes, cross-references, and expert comments and tips throughout, empowering users to buy, sell, and collect with confidence.

Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson)

Jim Supica, Richard Nahas

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Total reviews: 37 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Definitive Smith & Wesson identification and pricing reference, includes 350+ full-color photos for improved identification

Smith & Wesson is one of the hottest manufacturers of handguns, offering more new models than any other maker - 39 new products in 2005 alone

Comprehensive coverage of Smith & Wesson firearm line including the only handgun in the world in continuous production since 1899

Smith & Wesson outfitted some of the biggest and boldest gunfighters, both actual and fictional - including Wild Bill Hickock, Buffalo Bill and Dirty Harry - whose exploits are still legendary. Today a renewed Smith & Wesson corporation is back in the front of the pack. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition combines full color photos with details collectors need to identify and better appreciate all Smith & Wesson firearms. For fans of Smith & Wesson firearms this book is a must-have, with its: *Expert authors who have unique, exclusive access to Smith & Wesson archival material *Easy-to-locate listings organized by model and year of manufacture help to quickly and accurately identify firearms *Rarely seen production and historical notes useful in determining rarity and value

With more than 775 models of Smith & Wesson guns and variations, including many models not found in other firearm-pricing guides, this is the one book for any Smith & Wesson gun-toting fan.

The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #38 (Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide)

Robert M Overstreet

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Robert is the King 5 out of 5 stars.
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CGC is great but this is the "bible" for the industry. Long live the King!

Very informative 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

there is many information that you can use and know other sites that you didn't know before, so you can check prices and where to buy the best bargain.
paper is also great. glossy.

MUST HAVE IF YOU COLLECT 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have bought the Overstreet Comic Book Guide 3 times now. The 13th Edition 1982, 35th Edition 2005 and the 38th Edition 2008. I seem to buy one whenever my interest in collecting comic books picks up. I like the informative Market Reports by the advisors and have broadened my reading of different genres because of it - right now, bronze age DC horror and westerns. The color pictures are always fun to look at, and the price guide is essential especially if you are buying back issues on ebay or at your local comic book shop. I always find myself flipping through it or looking up a specific title. I highly recommend this book.

Editorial Review:

The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is a must-have for any comic book collector. It includes more than 2,000 black-and-white illustrations throughout the text, a gallery of hundreds of color images of some of the most popular collectible comic books, and informative essays written by top experts on important comic book topics.

Key features:

·a comic-style introduction to using the book
·market review and forecast
·tips on grading and maintaining a collection
·the latest pricing information for thousands of comic books.

Coin Collecting For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))

Neil S. Berman, Ron Guth

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Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Can’t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world’s oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection.

The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn you into a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible. You’ll learn what coins can teach you about history and geography, develop organizational and observational skills, and learn to use analytical tools, all without event thinking about it. And you’ll learn the basics about ancient coins, U.S. coins, world coins, and the wild-and-wooly stuff that really gets your numismatic juices flowing. Discover how to:

• Start your collection correctly
• Evaluate coins using age, condition, rarity, and more
• Buy interesting coins without breaking the bank
• Locate rare and expensive coins
• Get savvy about avoiding fakes
• Get the whole family involved in your collection
• Develop a buying strategy
• Clean and handle coins safely
• Keep your collection secure at home and on the road
• Investigate tokens, medals, and miscellaneous coins
• Create complete collections of copper, nickel, silver, or gold U.S. coins

When it comes to numismatics, Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2^nd Edition is right on the money!

2008 Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices (Official Gun Digest Book of Guns and Prices)

Dan Shideler

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Low end junk....no information.....descriptoions are poor. 1 out of 5 stars.
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Comapred to what is avaialble, save your $$$$ on this one.....too limited and not informative al all.....get more info on, off the Web and best to wait until Midway Arms has the Blue Book on sale around April....

Guns & Prices 2008 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Excellent resource for the price. No pictures and limited descriptions, but the purpose of this book is only to provide prices of firearms and it accomplishes that very well.

Editorial Review:

More affordable than the closest price guide competition.

Features an all-facts, no-fluff format with up-to-date values.

The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices is for anyone who buys, sells or trades firearms for fun or profit. This one-volume guide to the world's most collectible cartridge-firing firearms features more than 50,000 listings with concise descriptions of antique, vintage, collectible and modern commercial firearms from 1857 to the present, complete with pricing in six condition grades. Dubbed "The Little Red Book" by firearms collectors, this firearms price guide delivers on its promise of being "Everything You Need - And Nothing You Don't."

Shooter's Bible - 99th Edition

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"Shooter's Bible" continues to be an essential, core addition 5 out of 5 stars.
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Stoeger Books is the premier publisher of reference books on rifles and pistols. First published in 1924, and now in it's newly revised and expanded 99th edition, Stoeger Books "Shooter's Bible" continues to be the preferred and comprehensive firearms reference guide covering new products, specifications, and prices on thousands of firearms and related equipment. In addition to informed and informative feature articles, this edition of "Shooter's Bible' covers handguns, rifles, shotguns, black powder, sights and scopes, ammunition, ballistics, and reloading. Superbly organized and profusely illustrated throughout, "Shooter's Bible" continues to be an essential, core addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library firearms reference collections. Also very highly recommended from Stoeger Books for firearms reference collections is the new 30th edition of their "Gun Trader's Guide" (9780883173442, $24.95).

Editorial Review:

Published annually for more than 80 years, Shooter's Bible is the most complete reference guide for new products, specifications, and up-to-date prices on thousands of firearms and items of related equipment. The 99th edition of Shooter's Bible contains a series of informative feature articles by nationally recognized firearms experts writing on subjects ranging from hunting and shooting to firearms technology and history. The Shooter's Bible contains up-to-date and comprehensive handgun and rifle ballistic tables along with extensive charts of currently available bullets and projectiles for handloading. Shooter's Bible is a must for anyone interested in firearms and shooting sports.

Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2008 Price Guide (Antique Trader Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide)

Kyle Husfloen

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

antiques & collectibles 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful.

THE BOOK IS JUST WHAT WE WANTED. IT IS UP TO DATE AND EASY TO LOCATE ITEMS

Antique Trader 2008 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Excellent book with lots of pictures. Easy to use and the shipping time was speedy.

Antiques and Collectibles-WOW! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I really liked this book. It really opened my eyes to see what treasures my antiques really are!

Great book for someone wanting to learn about this subject! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book, with its pictures and descriptions, is awesome. I learned so much by reading it.

Editorial Review:

"Antique Trader" Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide" earns best-selling honors year after year by providing collectors with precise descriptions and current pricing, in a polished and practical package.With 14,000+ listings, more than 50 general categories, and 5,000 superb colour photos in an easy-to-carry format, readers will have the answers they need to make smart on-the-spot collecting decisions.