Workshop handout
Antiques and Collectibles
Presented by
Vic Cardell, Art-Music-Recreation Section, Central Library
San Diego Public Library
Editorial Note: Some of the databases noted in this presentation are no longer available. The PowerPoint file has not been changed.
 This
Subject Internet & Technology session will help you learn how
to search the Internet for antiques, collectibles, collectors and appraisers
by using search engines, auction houses, auction malls and resource directories.
A major part of the workshop was presented as a PowerPoint presentation,
which is online and linked below. Below are links to the PowerPoint presentation
used in the workshop, and following, selected Web sites and resources
about antiques and collectibles.
As a reminder, SDPL provides access to newspaper
and magazine databases (ProQuest, EBSCOhost, and New York
Times Archive, for example) which may contain information about antiques
and collectibles. You can use these databases in our Central and Branch
Libraries.
Sample Screen from PowerPoint presentation, "Antiques and Collectibles"
Antiques & Collectibles: A Selective list of Web sites
San Diego Public Library, Subject & Technology Series
General
Antiqibles
"A directory for the antique or collectibles dealer and collector,
divided into over 120 categories, from action figures to Y2K collectibles."-InfoPeople.org
Antiqnet
"Over 70 categories of collectibles, from advertising memorabilia
to wine paraphernalia."-InfoPeople.org
Antique Resources
"This site contains an excellent 'Antiques & Collectibles Glossary,'
as well as numerous short articles on various aspects of art and collecting."-InfoPeople.org
Antique Ring
"A database of listings to over 150,000 stores and 3,000 Web sites
specializing in antiques or collectibles, with additional listings to
auctioneers, club and organizations, appraisers, pawn shops, thrift shops,
flea markets, and more."-InfoPeople.org
CollectingChannel
"A useful part of this site is the section of well-written articles
on various collectibles, histories, images, and links to related topics."-InfoPeople.org
Collector Online
"Over 60 topics, from action figures to trading cards, are contained
in an anthology of informative and educational articles and resources.
"-InfoPeople.org
Collectors.org
"A large show calendar arranged by state, guides to flea markets
and auctioneers, an extensive listing of theft reports, and short articles
on cleaning and restoring various kinds of materials are included in this
extensive resource."-InfoPeople.org
Collectors Universe
"CU is a provider of grading and authentication services, in-depth
price guides, news and information of interest to collectors of all types.
A glossary of terms is included."-InfoPeople.org
icollector
"Over 650 auction houses, dealers and galleries are represented here.
The 'Art Price Guide' contains more than 1,100,000 auction records of
sales from auction houses in 40 countries from 1987 to 1998. Searches
by artist give full descriptions of works and sale prices."-InfoPeople.org
Antique Malls
Ruby Lane
Includes a very good search engine, and an area to mount a free online
storefront and display goods for sale.
TIAS.com
"Subtitled, 'Antiques & Collectible Mall,' this site contains
over 230,000 items arranged in 1,300 categories. The 'advance search'
feature provides excellent detailed results."-InfoPeople.org
Artist Information
Artnet
"A major source for buying, selling, finding and appraising fine
art. The 'Fine Art Auction Database,' a fee-based subscription, provides
auction records for the past 10 years for nearly 2 million lots from over
500 auction houses. Free membership allows bidding items arranged by type
of work."-InfoPeople.org
AskART
Extensive information about 28,000 American artists.
Auctions Sources
Butterfields
Includes full descriptions of upcoming auctions. Useful descriptions about
bidding and auction terms for beginners.
Christie's
The second-largest auction house in the world offers detailed information
on auctions, special features on upcoming auction items, a virtual term
of their Paris premises, and articles from their magazine Living with
Art.
eBay
"eBay is a personal online trading site, divided into more than 2,900
categories with over 3.5 million new auctions, and 400,000 new items every
day. Particularly useful to collectors is the 'Library,' which contains
background articles and possible future trends in a dozen areas."-InfoPeople.org
Sotheby's
The world's largest auction house offers catalogs of their past and current
auctions, an online bookstore, collectors' guides for several categories
of antiques and collectibles, and special online auctions.
Price Guides
Kovels' Online
"Kovels', one of the premiere printed price guide sources, has compiled
the information from five of its price lists into one fully searchable
database. Price quotes require registration (free)."-InfoPeople.org
Resource Directories
American Society of Appraisers
This international society of professional valuers is committed to fostering
professional excellence in its membership through education, accreditation,
publication and other services. The site offers free searches for appraisal
experts by specialty, surname, city or state.
Search Engines
Amazon.com
An easy-to-use interface allows basic or advanced searches of items for
sale or auction, including some top quality merchandise.
Internet Auction List
"This online auction search service contains nearly six million items
offered by nearly 2,000 auction company firms worldwide, and online services
including such sites as Auctions.com, AmazonAuctions, CNET, Gold's, uBid
& Yahoo! Auctions. Search by brand or manufacturer's name, product
name or type, a serial or product number, among others."-InfoPeople.org
Specialized Categories
Books
Abebooks.com
With over 40 million books, one of the world's largest online marketplaces
for used, rare, and out-of-print books.
Alibris
"A consortium of used bookstores, Alibris bills itself as 'the world's
leading supplier of rare, used, and hard-to-find books.'"-InfoPeople.org
Money
American Numismatic Association
"ANA-a 'nonprofit, educational organization chartered by Congress-is
dedicated to the collection and study of coins, paper money, tokens and
medals, and was created for the benefit of its members and the numismatic
community.'"-InfoPeople.org
Coin Collecting
FAQ
"This FAQ site addresses a few of the most commonly asked questions
about coin collecting. Intended as an introduction to the hobby, it includes
basic information on evaluation, collecting, investing, and acronyms."-InfoPeople.org
Coin Grading
"Published in paper in 1990 as 'How to Grade U.S. Coins,' this e-book
is an indispensable guide to evaluating uncirculated and proof coins."-InfoPeople.org
Coin Shows
"A directory of over 500 worldwide coin shows, listed by country
and state (or area)."-InfoPeople.org
Heritage Rare Coins
"This large sale and auction site also includes an extensive glossary
of numismatic terms, coin values, and photos of rare coins in its inventory."-InfoPeople.org
National Numismatic
Collection
"Located at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History,
NNC offers excellent virtual exhibits and FAQs."-InfoPeople.org
Sports
The Cardboard Connection
Sports card and memorabilia report.
Stamps
American Philatelic Society
"APS is the 'largest, nonprofit society in the world for stamp collectors.'
Yearly or lifetime memberships are available. The 'Expertizing Service'
offers opinions on the genuineness of philatelic material, and is available
to all for a fee."-InfoPeople.org
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