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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3, 2008
Contact: , Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7528
Fax: (512) 974-7442


Featured Database
Identify, research, and find the price of your collectibles and antiques with
Price It! Antiques & Collectibles database!
www.cityofaustin.org/library/databases.htm

Price It! Antiques & Collectibles, powered by GoAntiques.com, is a comprehensive art, antiques, and collectibles pricing tool. This simple-to-use online resource delivers 23 million realized prices on treasures that Americans collect, buy, and trade everyday.

With a constantly updated and growing database, more than 10 million images to make identification easy, 125 searchable categories, and intuitive search functionality, Price It! Antiques & Collectibles is the ultimate identification, research, and pricing tool for collectors, dealers, and appraisers.

Novice and professional collectors alike can quickly ascertain current market value and maker or artist, as well as find currently selling or recently sold similar items that match their search. Enthusiasts can find the value of art, books, clocks, furniture, glass, jewelry, porcelain pottery, sports memorabilia, toys, watches, and more. Users can search and sort using a number of criteria, such as category type, sale date range, and data source. Results lists include the average price, number of items, price range, sales channel, source, and more.

Price It! Antiques & Collectibles gathers prices from multiple sources including online auctions (GoAntiques.com, eBay), online retail (GoAntiques.com, TIAS), and 50 auction houses to determine market pricing, allowing users to obtain a realistic expected price for their items.

Price It! Antiques & Collectibles is available at all Library locations and from computers anywhere to Austin Public Library cardholders. Search from your home or your office! To find out more call telephone reference at 974-7400 or stop by any APL location.


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