Antiquing for Dummies

Whether you are someone who breaks for garage sales or the serious collector of rare antiques, Antiquing for Dummies offers information, tips, insight and inspiration. Zoglin and Shouse help de-mystify the world of antiques and collecting and leave you feeling like you, too, can confidently and successfully find treasures that fit your lifestyle and needs. The tips on negotiating are especially helpful and I have never seen them appear anywhere else. Zoglin has spent three decades in the antique business and knows what he is talking about. Whether you are interested in antiquing or not, this book provides an entertaining read, and you will likely not look at a teacup or Granny's old desk again without a deeper appreciation of its history.

I had this book in my to read stack for some time. I should have read it sooner, it would have saved me some money. I was surprised to find a book in the "for Dummies" book series to have such depth, insight and understanding of the subject. My hat is off to IDG Books and especially to the authors. I have been antiquing since childhood and was delighted to find many tips, which will undoubtedly enhance my personal buying experience.The book was factual, generously illustrated and extremely readable. The delightful writing style let me learn and laugh at the same time. Nothing like a book with content and humor!

This book was a surprise. I didn't think of the "Dummies" books as having this type of thing. I have collected for 15+ years, and I found tips and hints in here that were most helpful. It is well written, with many facts and historical references, but it is also easy to understnd, and it is peppered with a sense of humor that makes reading it and referring to it a joy! I really like the way pieces are described and the good drawings showing construction and much more! It is a great book for someone to carry in their car when shopping or to read up on the night before going antique hunting...at auction, in antique shops, or at a flea market! The authors truly know their material, and I was very impressed with the scope and wide variety of things they discuss and about which they inform the reader. There is truly something in this book for everyone who collects or wants to preserve or sell their antiques. It is comprehensive and it is worth more to me than my $50-75. "coffee table" books which were informative, but usually dull and boring, with alot of pretty photos which did little to educate me. Bravo to the skill and knowledge the authors put into this book, as well as the way they word things when describing all the many types of antiques and artwork collected! They obviously have both a keen knowledge of the material, as well as a way with words. This is a must for any beginning collector, and I would recommend it to any of my so-called "advanced collector" friends as well. It will make a great holiday or birthday gift for some of my collecting friends. The price is right, and the content is enlightening as well as fun to read. I wish I had it 10 years or more ago when I was starting to collect! Thanks Dummies!