britainsnut Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Dont know if anyones come accross this book yet available from this month, although i wouldnt be paying this price as their listing states that the book is available to the UK for £6.99 incl. postage. Just go direct to the website http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250400507389 http://www.toypriceguide.co.uk/britians/britains.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsedelweiss Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Looks like i'le be gettin one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks very much for that! Needless to say I went to their web site - done deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Just received my copy of this book and I must say that it is very enlightening. Covers all the Britain's stuff, listed by type, year, catalogue number and gives description and auction prices for boxed and unboxed items. Prices listed for the majority of items listed are a lot lower than toy fair prices so I would recommend anyone to have a copy of this book to carry with them when attending toyfairs and the shows to compare prices and to use as a negotiating tool when purchasing items. I hope that others will post their comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorbob Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 bought mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmitemania Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I think I will get one as I think it will help with value for insurance purpouses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I found it dont cover every model, some dont have values and I dont think the prices are very correct some are way over the top and others are not enough dont forget the value is only worth what someone wants to pay for it. I was a little dissapointed with this book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorbob Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 yes some of the prices are wrong ..but a lot of stuff is sold at auctions and it depends on who is there on the day ..no dealers/collectors =small price ..lots of dealers /collectors big price .. if the prices were based on prices from ebay we all would be happy ..thats way we buy at toy fairs /car boots etc and sell on ebay still a good book . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I believe that this price guide deliberately omits internet auction prices because prices would be difficult to collate and are to a degree in a different parameter whereas specialist auction houses record prices on paper. We must also remember that the prices you see in this book are before the addition of sellers lot entry fees, buyers and sellers premium and commission and VAT on commission so you could add up to as much as 25% to each item which would bring it up to more or less internet prices and that the internet selling fees of around an average of 8.5% brings values back to those of auction houses. This is just my take on things. It does however disappoint me also that there are numerous items listed in this book that records NPA (no price available) but the only reason for this is either the item did not sell or did not reach reserve. It looks to me like this book may be just the first of what will be ongoing and updated at future times like many of the other toy and model guides available as the realisation and awareness of the growing popularity and collecting of Britain's toys becomes more and more apparent, just see how the tractor and farm equipment magazines have sprung into life over the past 10 or so years, some tractors and farm machinery are making more money than classic and vintage cars and trucks. But that's another subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorbob Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 also the prices in this book and internet prices ..im glad i started buying years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I missed this topic but I saw it advertised in the latest edition of Classic tractor magazine which popped through the door yeaterday. For £ 6.99 I just had to order one this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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