Howexpert Guide To Collectibles

101+ Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles

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HowExpert Guide to Collectibles

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Description

Step into the world of Super Collectors! Whether you are a new collector or adding on to a valued collection, HowExpert Guide to Collectibles: 101 Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles, is a must-have book that will follow you through the stages of becoming a Super Collector!Starting a collection is more than a hobby; for many, it is a lifestyle. It starts with receiving an item that invokes the curiosity and starts a passion for wanting to learn more. On the pathway of collecting, there is a community of people that share that same joy. This community of peer groups is made up of fan clubs, conventions, and even holidays, like National Slinky Day, on August 30th.Inside this guide, readers will find advice on starting and building a collection, cleaning antiques and collectibles, checking for authenticity, and the best advice on buying and selling collectibles. Readers will learn to spot the difference between a collectible and an antique and a replica from an original.As an added bonus, there is the best information on museums and peer groups from across the country. Everything a collector needs to know can be found on the pages of HowExpert Guide to Collectibles: 101 Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles.About the ExpertCharlotte Hopkins is a freelance writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who has been published in a variety of newspapers, magazines, and websites. She is the author of nine books, including her children's books, featuring Pixie Trist and Bo, and her "365 Days" series. She has been published in a variety of newspapers, magazines, and websites. She was also published three times in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, the Shadows & Light Anthology, and Authors for Haiti. She is also a collector of several items. Her first collection was keychains, and today she collects penguins, wooden boxes, miniatures (including miniature books), Magic 8 Balls, journals, and wooden boxes. She just started another collection – pen cups! She has a fondness for writing, photography, astrology, history, museums, and everything purple.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome

Lecture 2 Chapter 1: How to Start and Grow a Collection

Lecture 3 Chapter 2a: Know the Details

Lecture 4 Chapter 2b: Know the Details

Lecture 5 Chapter 2c: Know the Details

Lecture 6 Chapter 3a: Know the Value of Your Collectibles

Lecture 7 Chapter 3b: Know the Value of Your Collectibles

Lecture 8 Chapter 4a: Know These Collectible Firsts

Lecture 9 Chapter 4b: Know These Collectible Firsts

Lecture 10 Chapter 4c: Know These Collectible Firsts

Lecture 11 Chapter 4d: Know These Collectible Firsts

Lecture 12 Chapter 5: Know the Law

Lecture 13 Chapter 6: Cleaning and Preserving Techniques

Lecture 14 Chapter 7a: Know How to Buy & Sell

Lecture 15 Chapter 7b: Know How to Buy & Sell

Lecture 16 Chapter 8a: Know Your Collectibles Community

Lecture 17 Chapter 8b: Know Your Collectibles Community

Lecture 18 Chapter 8c: Know Your Collectibles Community

Lecture 19 Chapter 8d: Know Your Collectibles Community

Lecture 20 Chapter 8e: Know Your Collectibles Community

Lecture 21 About the Expert

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