13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Missing Information, Aug 9 2008
By Kathleen Marino "checking it out" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bud Hastin's Avon Collector's Encyclopedia (Paperback)
I bought this book with the idea that it would be a valuable resource for me when I sell some of my collectibles. While I did find most of my items and the current market value is there for me to sell or get insurance, the one thing I needed most was the issue price. I have no clue as to what I paid 25 years ago. No one thought to keep receipts back then. Since these items are considered collectible, IRS regulations require that it be reported on Schedule D and you pay tax on the gain. If you have no idea as to the cost, you end up paying tax on 100% of the sale price! Who wants to do that!!! If this book contained the issue price, that could be used as a cost basis.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
helpful, Dec 28 2010
By Avonann - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bud Hastin's Avon Collector's Encyclopedia (Paperback)
As a Rep for 23 years I remember many of the items. I was a bit disappointed that I could not find several items that I have, listed within the pages. It's definitely a good source and interesting reading anyway.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT BOOK WITH GREAT DECRIPTION, Feb 8 2008
By Benjamin L. Ellinger "DAKOTA" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bud Hastin's Avon Collector's Encyclopedia (Paperback)
I BOUGHT THIS BOOK HOPING TO IDENTIFY ALOT OF OLDER AVON I HAD FOUND..THE BOOK IS GREAT..GOOD DESCRIPTION OF OLDER AVON PRODUCTS AND EASY TO USE ..THANKS