For more information Gary direct DO NOT use this link for an appraisal, it WILL BE IGNORED ! This page updated: Monday, June 09, 2008 Appraisal Information We Buy Political Collectibles & Memorabilia and Collectible Americana As a serious collector of Political Memorabilia and other Collectible Americana. I buy buttons, banners, medals, ribbons, watch fobs, posters, prints, paintings, pocket mirrors, flags, textiles, ceramics, songbooks and many other items too numerous to list here.   From Abraham Lincoln to Harry Truman to Richard Nixon to Howard Hughes, Winnie the Pooh or whatever is coming.  My expertise is in presidential campaign items.  I try not to deal in General Political items, unless the historical value is just to fantastic to ignore.  I prefer NOT to Appraise, Buy, or Sell items which ARE NOT political or collectible Americana in nature, especially Magazines or other periodicals. Categories of particular interest: Presidential Campaigns, Prohibition, Labor, Civil Rights, Teddy Roosevelt, James Cox, Harry Truman, William Jennings Bryan, JFK/RFK and Women's Suffrage, I also have interest in Historical Paintings, posters, placards, banners, signs and other Collectible Americana. I have built a reputation nationwide for honesty, integrity and fair dealing.  I have purchased and been involved with numerous important collections and am considered by many collectors and dealers as a trusted name in political memorabilia.  In partnership with my brother, we own the most expense button ever purchased in the hobby. Whether you own one or a thousand items, consider Gary Cohen's Politicalbuttons.Com when you decide to sell.   I will provide a free appraisal and a fair offer.  I will travel anywhere in the country, and the world for that matter, for the right items.  Call me, e-mail me, fax me, write to me or use the form on this page.  Be assured, PAYMENT, no matter what the amount, is always fast and guaranteed ! Advice for sellers  WE NEED TO SEE IT ! A picture is worth a thousand words.  When possible send a photo, photocopy, or a digital image file, (in .jpg format only and keep the resolution to less than 640x480 PLEASE !).   Buttons tend to be more realistic when captured with a digital camera or a regular camera.   Scanning is okay, but the results can be untrue to the original coloring.   Scanners are excellent for tokens and medals, as well as small banners. posters, photos and campaign literature. 35mm Slides are always the BEST, but can be expensive.  If you want to send a slide, that is okay with us since we have a digital slide scanner on site.  Polaroid and 35mm photographs are always excellent.   You can also send your item to me via mail, UPS or FEDEX, insured of course, for my inspection.  I will refund the postage if I buy the Item.  DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING ! Assuming the value of an item can be disastrous and you could be setting yourself up for disappointment.   The political memorabilia field is highly specialized, probably more so than any other antique or collectible market.  Experts know a lot of arcane information.  A novice might not realize that some of the rarest campaign items are for Harry Truman, or that an autographed picture of Ronald Reagan sells for less than $100.  Setting your expectations too low or too high can lead to an unhappy experience. Keep an open mind !  KNOW WHO YOU ARE DEALING WITH ! As a longtime member of the A.P.I.C., (American Political Items Collectors), and respected collector by members of this organization, I am personally acquainted with virtually everyone in the hobby.  If you need a second opinion, I can provide you with the contact information of several other respected dealers and collectors who can assure you my offer is fair and just. Free Appraisals  I will appraise any and all collectible items that anyone provides, with or without any intention to sell.   I will not be offended if you refuse my offer.  I offer FREE APPRAISALS as a courtesy.   In the end I hope you DO sell your item to me, but that is not required. By the same token, Please do not be offended if I do not make an offer for your item.  Generally, I will not buy anything worth less than $25, unless it is available in quantity or comes as part of a collection.  I will tell you honestly why I am not interested if you ask me. CLICK ON THE LOGO BELOW TO REQUEST AN APPRAISAL: (Fill in the item description fields when the email opens. Also be sure to attached any digital images you may have of the item(s)!) If you are using WebMail, i.e.; Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail, etc., Send an email using your application and be sure to include the following in your message: Please give me an Appraisal on the following: Type of Item (poster, button, etc): Candidate it is for:(FDR,JFK,etc) Size of Item:(1½",8"x11",etc.) Style:(cello,litho,etc): Condition:(okay,good,fair) Be sure to use the subject line: "Appraisal Inquiry for Gary Cohen" email it to gary@politicalbuttons.com.