{"product_id":"9780595381845","title":"The Collector's Dilemma: Where Do Collections End Up? What Happens to Collectors? Possibilities","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollecting has become a national pastime, but what happens to collectors and their collections is a topic that is rarely discussed. If collectors are savvy, fate can be very kind; if not, they and their heirs will be disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Collector's Dilemma\u003c\/i\u003e is for collectors who are undecided about the destination of their collection. Author and appraiser Jeanne Siegel discusses reasons to keep a collection intact and the procedures that new collectors should follow. She also offers expert advice on the following topics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeals with selling options \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompiling an inventory \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuction advice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealer information \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoration \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInherited collections \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTax forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition, \u003ci\u003eThe Collector's Dilemma\u003c\/i\u003e debunks misconceptions about collecting. For instance, television road and auction shows highlight single pieces worth small fortunes instead of featuring entire collections. When thinking of moving a collection, collectors should realize that this in itself does not imply a loss. Instead, considering an exchange for a collection can be a smart move leading to cash to sweeten a retirement account, finance dream vacations, or fund college for grandchildren. Collectors may consider the prestige and pleasure of donating their collections to a museum, university, or library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for new and old collectors, heirs of collectors, estate lawyers, and dealers, \u003ci\u003eThe Collector's Dilemma\u003c\/i\u003e will help those who are in the process of building or disposing of collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48466377965809,"sku":"9780595381845","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9780595381845_p0.jpg?v=1785642152","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780595381845","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}