Picker's Pocket Guide - Toys: How to Pick Antiques Like a Pro

Authors: Bradley, Eric
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
BISAC/Subject: ANT056000, ANT050000, ANT038000
ISBN: 9781440244537, Related ISBNs: 1440244499, 1440244537, 9781440244490, 9781440244537
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 208,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: Welcome to Toyland!

Whether it's a rare three-wheeled motorcycle that sold for $23,000 or an unopened LEGO set of the Millennium Falcon that can go for as much as $4,500, toy-box treasures are out there waiting to be found. Discover for yourself what veteran collectors know with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking toys, the No. 1 collecting category. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide.

You'll uncover:

   • The best toys to hunt for, including action figures, LEGO sets, model trains, space toys, teddy bears, tin toys, vehicles, oddities, and more
   • Practical strategies from top buyers and sellers
   • Where to find hidden treasures
   • How to flip toys for profit and fun
   • Common fakes and reproductions
Whether for pleasure or profit, the Picker's Pocket Guide is a real find.
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