The Original CHATTY CATHY Collectors Club
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ultimate source for collector's of the 1960s pull-string chatting doll.
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ultimate source for collector's of the 1960s pull-string chatting doll.
Author: Judy Heim
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781571201089
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow, collectors, crafters and others wanting to access free goodies and information related to dolls can find quick, direct leads to the Internet's infinite possibilities in this tell-all guide. Hundreds of Web sites are identified that offer free doll patterns, articles, news about museums, clubs, supplies and more. 150 illustrations.
Author: David J. Maloney
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Published: 1992
Total Pages: 398
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ellen Tischbein Schroy
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Published: 2004
Total Pages: 412
ISBN-13: 9780873416993
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ellen T. Schroy
Publisher: Warman's
Published: 2001-10
Total Pages: 406
ISBN-13: 9780873419765
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"More than 25,000 updated prices, 240 popular categories, collectibles from 1930s to today, expert collecting advice, histories, references"--Cover
Author: Harry L. Rinker
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 612
ISBN-13: 9780870697425
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Maureen Stanton
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2011-06-09
Total Pages: 347
ISBN-13: 1101516054
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne dealer's journey from the populist mayhem of flea markets to the rarefied realm of auctions reveals the rich, often outrageous subculture of antiques and collectibles. Millions of Americans are drawn to antiques and flea-market culture, whether as participants or as viewers of the perennially popular Antiques Roadshow or the recent hit American Pickers. This world has the air of a lottery: a $20 purchase might net you four, five, or six figures. Master dealer Curt Avery, the unlikely star of Killer Stuff and Tons of Money, plays that lottery every day, and he wins it more than most. Occasionally he gets lucky, but more often, he draws on a deep knowledge of America's past and the odd, fascinating, and beautiful objects that have survived it. Week in, week out, Avery trawls the flea and antiques circuit-buying, selling, and advising other dealers in his many areas of expertise, from furniture to glass to stoneware, and more. On the surface, he's an improbable candidate for an antiques dealer. He wrestled in high school and still retains the pugilistic build; he is gruff, funny, and profane; he favors shorts and sneakers, even in November; and he is remarkably generous toward both competitors and customers who want a break. But as he struggles for a spot in a high-end Boston show, he must step up his game and, perhaps more challenging, fit in with a white-shoe crowd. Through his ascent, we see the flea-osphere for what it truly is-less a lottery than a contact sport with few rules and many pitfalls. This rich and sometimes hilarious subculture rewards peculiar interests and outright obsessions-one dealer specializes in shrunken heads; another wants all the postal memorabilia he can get. So Avery must be a guerrilla historian and use his hard-earned knowledge of America's past to live by and off his wits. Only the smartest survive in one of America's most ruthless meritocracies. Killer Stuff and Tons of Money is many things: an insider's look at a subculture replete with arcane traditions and high drama, an inspiring account of a self-made man making his way in a cutthroat field, a treasure trove of tips for those who seek out old things themselves, and a thoroughly fresh, vibrant view of history as blood sport.
Author: Alan Hedblad
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Published: 2003
Total Pages: 1180
ISBN-13: 9780787648268
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ralph M. Kovel
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9780517883136
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe hard-to-find information, sources, and addresses that collectors need for repairing, caring for, and finding buyers for antiques and collectibles are all in this book. To gather the information for this book, Ralph and Terry Kovel contacted more than 3,000 suppliers, clubs, auctions, services, and other industry sources around the country, making this the most up-to-date and complete reference of its kind.
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Published: 2004
Total Pages: 1382
ISBN-13: 9780787668730
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