ISBN:
1574323806
Complete Book Title:Collecting Costume Jewelry 101: The Basics of Starting, Building & Upgrading; Identification and Value Guide; Values UpdatedAuthor:Julia C CarrollBinding Type:Soft CoverCopyright Date:2006Number of Pages:320Size:8.5 x 11 in.Book Subject:JewelryInternational Customers:This item WILL fit in a Global Priority unpadded flat envelope.Domestic Customers:This item ships BOXED.We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents Description: This book provides beginning collectors with friendly one-on-one advice on how to begin a collection and how to recognize good quality costume jewelry. Background information for almost 130 different manufacturers, including the author's recommendations on which pieces from each designer are the most collectible, are provided. Over 750 color photographs of costume jewelry that is within the means of most collectors are featured. There are also tips on how to upgrade a collection by selling to dealers, selling on eBay, and trading with friends; tips on how to catalog a collection using a spread sheet or a notebook; and tips on repairing, storing, and cleaning jewelry. A glossary of jewelry terms and an index of patent and design numbers round out the book. Publisher's Review: This book is aimed at the beginning collector on a budget who wants to build a collection through guile and creativity. It includes tips on how to successfully find affordable but wonderful pieces and on how to avoid costly mistakes. Also included are tips on how to negotiate a good price, advice on using a computer to catalog a collection, and information on upgrading to improve a collection. Values 2006; Copyright 2004Payment Methods AvailableCheck, Money Order, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, PayPal.Shipping and Handling Cost: $3.76About UsCollector Bookstore the internet's leading retailer of reference books for the collecting community. Our customers include individual collectors, dealers, appraisers, auctioneers & other industry professionals. Our books are ON HAND, ready to ship. We are a direct-from-the publisher retailer; we also welcome author published specialty titles. Shipping PolicyWe ship worldwide! Methods available include US Postal Service Media Rate, Priority, Airmail & Express. We also ship via Federal Express. All shipments are packed professionally and tracked electronically. Most orders ship within 24 hours of payment. Please use the shipping calculator for rate quotes!Return PolicySatisfaction guaranteed! Returns accepted, minus a 10% restocking fee to cover our advertising expense on said item. Shipping is NON-REFUNDABLE. (Main street retailers don't reimburse gas or drive time; it is unreasonable to expect this of online retailers, in our opinion.)
| image: |
 |
|
