You only have to flick the TV on during the daytime to see how popular antiques and collecting has become for UK consumers. This hobby is no longer the sole province of experienced dealers -- anyone can get involved, start a collection or buy and sell things to make some cash! As a consequence there are a lot more options out there when it comes to books and magazines that cover the antiques and collecting fields.

An introduction to antiques and collecting books and magazines
Antiques and collecting books and magazines have always been popular -- there are just more of them around now! Options here range from the 'old faithful' reference books that are published and updated regularly and that give a guide as to the value of certain kinds of antiques and collectibles so that you can use them as a reference source. These books may be general volumes that cover all sorts of antiques or collectibles or they may be targeted at specific types of antique or collectible sectors or niches.

Given the growing popularity of TV programmes in the antiques and collecting books sectors, there are also all kinds of new books and magazines popping up here -- some of which are TV tie-ins and some of which are general books and magazines. So, whether you want to learn more about the antique and collecting sectors as a whole or whether you want to concentrate on one specific area, you should find that your needs are well catered for.

Magazines in this sector will usually appear on a regular basis -- i.e. every week or every month. Some people collect whole series of magazines and others only buy a magazine occasionally when it covers a subject in which they are interested.

Things to think about before buying new antiques and collecting books and magazines
Given that antiques and collecting books and magazines live in a specialist niche you are unlikely to find many bargains or discounts when buying them new. Magazines, in particular, tend not to be discounted when they are unsold but are generally simply returned to the supplier. If you do manage to find discounted reference books then this may indicate that the book in question has just been updated and re-issued so old editions may be sold cheaper. Bear in mind here that, by definition, the older issue may not be as up to date as a new release.

You can, however, look to the Internet and shop around for discounts. You could, for example, buy from a small online book seller and pick up books and magazines at a discount or you could use large e-book sites to pick up their offers. Do remember to factor in postage costs to make sure that you really are getting a cheaper overall cost!

Things to think about before antiques and collecting books and magazines second hand
There are some serious collectors in this sector who buy old editions of antiques and collecting books and magazines as a hobby or business. Here the content matter -- which may be out of date -- is not necessarily of primary interest to a collector as they may be more interested in the age and provenance of the book or magazine in question.

Buying second hand does, in general terms, mean that you can pick up antiques and collecting books and magazines cheaper. Again, you may end up with older editions that are not as up to date as current ones but, if this is not an issue to you, then you could save yourself a lot of money. In many cases, the content will not change dramatically year on year.

Think about the condition of the antiques and collecting books and magazines you buy second hand -- how important is condition to you? Whilst clearly missing pages will be a no-no for most people, dog eared corners and a scribble or two are unlikely to be deal killers. In a shop you can handle a book, check its condition and make a decision based on what you can see for yourself. You can't do this online although you can ask to see a digital photo and can ask the seller questions. In these cases, ask if there is any damage, if the book or magazine has been written in and if all pages are still there! If you are a collector and the quality of the spine, dust jacket and overall condition is an issue then you may need to ask more detailed questions.

Bear in mind that most people will sell antiques and collecting books and magazines to free up space at home, to get rid of old editions when they buy newer ones or because they simply lose interest in the subject matter. Thus, buying second hand may not imply any quality issues at all and you could get a bargain -- to help you in your own future bargain hunting!
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