Lucky's Collectors Guide to 20th Century Yo-Yos: History & Values

About this book

Whether yo-yo enthusiasts are just getting into collecting or have been serious for years theres only one book that gives instant expertise ... Luckys Collectors Guide to 20th Century Yo-Yos. Authored by the foremost expert on the history of the yo-yo the book is the bible of yo-yo collecting and boasts more listings and values for yo-yos and memorbilia than any other guide. Luckys Collectors Guide to 20th Century Yo-Yos covers the majority of popularly collected yo-yos -- from the first 1928 Flores yo-yo to modern high tech ball bearing transaxles. Featured are close to 2000 items listed with values in up to three grades of condition. Running 256 pages (8 1/2 inches by 11 inches soft cover) Luckys Collectors Guide to 20th Century Yo-Yos features more than 1 000 photographs of yo-yos to help collectors quickly and accurately make identifications. Luckys Collectors Guide to 20th Century Yo-Yos is the most comprehensive yo-yo guide ever published containing coverage of the history of major manufacturers as well as the history of yo-yo contests. Featuring comprehensive alphabetical and numerical indexes cross referenced with photos Luckys Collectors Guide to 20th Century Yo-Yos was designed to help a collector easily find the listing for virtually any yo-yo in hand. Promotional premium and character related yo-yos not listed in any other reference can be found in the guide as well along with a comprehensive listing of string packs patches pins posters trick book and other yo-yo related memorbilia. Designed to aid yo-yo collectors toy collectors and dealers values were analyzed to reflect the realities of todays yo-yo collecting market. The guide also features chapters on grading yo-yos dating tips restoration identification of fakes and reproductions size and shape guides. This along with a handy glossary of hobby terms and a frequently asked question section round out the book.