Do you know how much your chopper bike is worth....? Collectibles are one of the fastest growing areas of the antiques market, and there is no doubt nostalgia is the number one motivator for collectors. Everyone can remember toys, music, fashion, and household items from their childhood and these are things to be found in garage sales and on eBay as well as at local sales and auction houses. You might be surprised at how much collectors are prepared to pay. eBay is now the most-used e-commerce site, and has over 29 million registered users with a third of all merchandise sold falling into the collectibles category. Collecting the 1970s is the latest addition to the best-selling series that includese Collecting the 1950s and Collecting the 1960s. The series offers fabulous color pictures combined with practical, informative text on history, collecting, and of course prices. In an area of publishing dominated by picture books, this series is an invaluable tool for the collector in identifying and valuing items. The bright, lively design will appeal to collectors and those simply browsing for nostalgia alike. The book is organized into sections covering Homestyle, Leisure, and Fashion and then within that into specific categories such as Furniture, Ceramics, Rock & Pop, Books, Jewelry etc. Key styles, innovations, and collectibles are picked out in each category and examined in more detail explaining why one item might be worth a five-figure sum yet another barely $20. The postwar period was packed with innovation, with a huge range of new movements in design, fashion, and music and this book features essential information on all these trends, with witty and sparkling text by KatherineHiggins, an expert and real enthusiast. It is packed with handy tips on how to spot a bargain or uncover a classic. Practical advice on where to find items is also included, along with information on how to care for your collection, and suggestions for further reading.