This fascinating book by collectables expert Tracy Martin, with a foreword from popular antiques expert, Eric Knowles, is full of useful tips and tricks of the trade for buying and digging out hidden treasures. A very common disease called 'collectavitus' has been known to attack when you least expect. This fascinating new hobby can take over your home and your life but can also bring a host of new friends, exciting experiences and thrilling adrenaline rushes! Did you know that: a piece of contemporary pottery made GBP 17,500 at auction just a few months after it was made; you can find great, collectable bargains in your local supermarket and department stores for free; your children's toys could be collectable; a 1960's Barbie doll was sold at auction for GBP 9,000; the handbag that you use could already be a valuable collectable; and, every room in your house could hide a host of collectable goodies.