This complete reference guide to online auctions educates readers on the skills necessary in auctioneering on the Internet. This guide shows the new collector how to locate online auction sites, how to judge whether a particular one meets his or her needs, how to register and establish an account, and how to search for the perfect auctions. This handy guide will be an asset to antique dealers who want to manage a small business by selling items at auction online. Seven major existing auction sites are covered in detail, and information on upcoming sites is also provided. No prices. 5.5 x 8.5.
In a brand new introduction author Nancy L. Hix primes you with new web sites to buy, sell and trade collectibles. Whether it's antiques or collectibles, she shows you how to bargain with people on the Internet. You'll learn to use auction sites with confidence, while making your auctions stand out among the rest. It's full of facts, tips, and step by step procedures for buying, selling, and trading in the high-tech collecting world. No prices. 5.5 x 8.5.
For those businesses that want to supplement their sales online or those who want to sell online in a structured, repeatable way, this book shows the new online auction seller the ins and outs. Businesses will learn how to find online auction sites and how to judge whether a particular one meets their needs, how to register and establish an account, and how to list auctions and attract bids.
Online Auctions Internet Directory Inside! Discover How to Get the Best Possible Deal — and Protect Your Privacy! From baseball cards and Beanie Babies to Fiesta Ware and folk art, Internet auctions are the easiest way to buy and sell collectibles (or anything else) at a great price. But with today's proliferation of sites and auction types, where do you begin? Internet Auctions For Dummies® cuts through the confusion. With clear advice and eye-opening stories from real-life sellers and bidders, author Greg Holden guides you to the best sites for your particular interests and shows you step-by-step how to get great deals — whether you're buying or selling. Let These Icons Guide You! Highlights tips that can help bidders get the best auction deals Points out strategies that can help sellers attract customers and maximize profits Marks profiles of successful Internet auction bidders and sellers Valuable Bonus CD Includes: Auctioneer 3.0 — Demo version of program that allows you to design and maintain an online auction house EveryAuction — An easy to use freeware CGI auction program Paint Shop Pro — Evaluation version of popular image editing tool Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs you like — free — but they have no technical support System Requirements: 486 or faster PC running Windows 95 or later, Windows NT 4, or 68040 or faster Macintosh running system 7.5.5 or later, 8MB RAM (16MB RAM recommended); CD-ROM drive double-speed (2X) or faster; Internet connection (14,400 bps or faster modem, or network-regular access charges apply). Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Navigate the Web's hottest auction sites — eBay, Yahoo! Auctions, Amazon.com Auctions, OnSale, uBid, AuctionAddict.com, Up4Sale, Auction Universe, The Collectible Exchange, Sotheby's, and more Understand the different types of online auctions and the best strategies for buying or selling at each Handle credit card transactions, set up escrow accounts, and protect yourself from fraud Attract customers worldwide by learning about translation services, customs, and more Connect with other collectors who share your interests and locate hard-to-find items
The antiquarian's reference to old books features thousands of listings, including hundreds of new titles, a new Internet buying guide, a complete glossary of book-collecting terms, research resources, information on dealers, and advice on buying, selling, and maintaining fragile acquisitions. Original.
The Wisden Collector's Guide is the definitive companion to one of the world's most important sporting publications. It begins with an overview of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, introducing the original John Wisden and describing the history of the publication. The next section contains highlights and information from each of the 147 editions, including bibliographic details (page extent, price, reprints etc), excerpts from the best articles, cricketers of the year, obituaries, and noteworthy events and matches. There is also additional information of interest to collectors and historical context in the form of news 'headlines' from each year. The guide concludes with a section dedicated to the serious collector. Covering everything from reprints to rebinds and from pagination to publishers, it is a vital resource for collectors. Affording a glimpse of the cricketing and historical landscape of the last 147 years, this is an accessible and fascinating volume for cricketing fans generally and a must-have item for Wisden collectors.
A companion to the popular eBay online auction Web site, this guide teaches strategies and techniques for successful trading on the different types of auctions and offers advice on getting the best prices and becoming a more effective buyer. Salkind is the only writer to have won two Computer Press Association awards for introductory books.
For over fifty years, The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins has been the bestselling sourcebook for collectors. Filled with the most current values and the latest market reports, this updated edition has all the information you need to become a knowledgeable coin collector. Features Include: • Over 18,000 prices • Values for every U.S. coin ever minted • An updated market review that traces current trends in collecting and investing • Hundreds of coin illustrations and a fast-find index for easy identification • Extensive information on buying, selling, and grading coins at auction, online, and through the mail
For over fifty years, The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins has been the bestselling sourcebook for collectors. Filled with the most current values and the latest market reports, this updated edition has all the information you need to become a knowledgeable coin collector. Features Include: •Over 18,000 prices •Values for every U.S. coin ever minted •An updated market review that traces current trends in collecting and investing •Hundreds of coin illustrations and a fast-find index for easy identification •Extensive information on buying, selling, and grading coins at auction, online, and through the mail
Whether you're cleaning out a closet, basement or attic full of records, or you're searching for hidden gems to build your collection, you can depend on Goldmine Record Album Price Guide to help you accurately identify and appraise your records in order to get the best price. • Knowledge is power, so power-up with Goldmine! • 70,000 vinyl LPs from 1948 to present • Hundreds of new artists • Detailed listings with current values • Various artist collections and original cast recordings from movies, televisions and Broadway • 400 photos • Updated state-of-the-market reports • New feature articles • Advice on buying and selling Goldmine Grading Guide - the industry standard
