Passionate about old things? Inherited a cherished family heirloom and want to find out if it is valuable? Love “hunting“ down a bargain on Trademe or at a garage sale? Welcome to the fascinating world of collecting...
The library holds many relevant book titles and catalogues, including works on coin, stamp and antique collecting. Collectors should also use our topical magazine titles including Miller's international antiques price guide and the New Zealand numismatic journal.
There are a multitude of websites dedicated to collecting objects of all shapes, sizes and formats. Below is a sampling of the material available including some relevant New Zealand websites, website directories, antiques roadshows, and publishers on the web.
New Zealand websites
Webb's
Dunbar Sloane
John Cordy Limited
Website directories
Antiques & collecting guide
Divided into three directories: shops locator, specialities index, and events calendar.
Antique central
This site can be searched by region, both U.S. and International, or by the drop-down category list.
Antiques web
Easily searchable, just click on the category listed on the home page.
Antiques Roadshows
BBC Lifestyle Antiques
Home of the UK Antiques Roadshow, this website also features a "Collectors’ guide" section with short articles organised into categories.
Antiques Roadshow experts share their knowledge in "Featured articles".
Antiques Roadshow Online
The website of the American Antiques Roadshow, with "Resources", "Tips of the trade" and "Your stories" sections.
Publishers on the web
Len Jury stamps
An online auction site with an online version of the Len Jury catalogue.
Krause publications
Publishers of 46 magazines and 750 reference books on collecting and leisure activities, this website links to the Krause Publications site for online collectors, with articles, forums and directories.
Carter’s antiques & collectables
Back copies of Carter’s price guides and magazines can be purchased here. There is a brief index for their magazine, and links to online chat rooms.
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