I just recently started collecting vintage star wars. (I remember having so much as a child, wish i had it now) anyway. is there a website opr book you guys could recomend, as I am looking to educate myself in this hobby. I have been looking around these forums a lot and there is a ton of information to be found, but I would love to have a quick reference resource in addition to what can be found here? any help you guys can provide would be greatly appriciated.

You can start with this book

http://www.amazon.com/Duncans-Comprehensive-Guide-Star-Collectibles/dp/0982082606/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1312483595&sr=8-2

Its the best out there today. Or you could use theses

http://www.amazon.com/Tomarts-Price-Guide-Worldwide-Collectibles/dp/0914293370/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1312483649&sr=1-4

They are alot older and not very complete on whats out there.

Sounds like your just like me. I have to have a reference guide for everything I collect.