| Who needs some savvy tips to uncover hard to find collectors items? Everyone! Collectors from across genres emphasize the importance of education. Know your genres, know the major collectors in your market, and read up on past and current trends. Only with this thorough knowledge can you price your current collection fairly and negotiate in good faith with peer collectors. Develop a comprehensive strategy. Figure out precisely what you need before you contact people. A record collector, for instance, may decide to gather as many obscure 1960s records as possible. Conversely, he may want to focus exclusively on jazz and R&B albums in mint condition from the 1950s. (Bear in mind that inserts, paper wrappers, and other seemingly ancillary packaging materials can make a huge difference in an item's valuation.) Collect for yourself--unless you're collecting strictly for investment purposes, enjoy the process. Even if your sets don't match up with so-called typical collections you read about in newsletters or online, nothing should dissuade you from cobbling an eclectic, personalized assortment. There may be a hidden pattern or method in your madness that you're not aware of. With research, focus, and passion, you should be able to uncover hard to find items relatively easily. Contact original sources, such as artists, directors, and original collectors. These people may not be willing to trade or negotiate their items directly, but they can usually point you toward other sources that will be more forthcoming with information or trading help. |
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