Collecting these beautiful pieces of fashion & sewing history can be a wonderful joy but there are a few cautions to take. First and foremost, always buy from sellers who check each pattern they list! Don't be afraid to double check with the seller as to the completeness of the pattern...there are few out there who do not really check the patterns but claim to do so! Always check their feedback as well...if a seller does not actually check the pattern, and does not honor a buyers claim as to one being incomplete, it will show up there eventually.