There are collectibles for every interest and price range, and soft drink related items are some of the most popular and available. Best of all, the prices start so low that nearly anyone can begin this hobby. For some, dealing in collectibles becomes a profit-making enterprise that grows from a leisure pursuit.
Collectors of soft drink memorabilia may be drawn to a particular item or a particular brand, such as Coca-Cola, or may prefer to collect any vintage soft drink related items. This could include collectibles ranging from drugstore soda counters to barn doors with painted advertisements. Items that were produced in large numbers, such as commemorative cans, may have a lower value while rare, one of a kind items could be worth thousands of dollars.
If this is a hobby you are interested in pursuing, you can begin by reading about a product’s history and visiting the brand’s website. Information on discontinued brands is plentiful on the internet. With a bit of searching you may be surprised to learn that an obscure soda that only sold for a few years in a remote state has a surprisingly large fan base. There is substantial and communication among people who love soft drink collectibles.
Collectors of soft drink memorabilia like collecting the old fashioned soda machines. These machines aren’t the easiest item to collect. They are large and expensive. If you buy one and need to ship it, shipping costs will be very expensive. And then the question becomes, where are you going to display your collectible. These items are fairly bulky. If you have a smaller space, there are a few smaller models. These smaller items have a larger price tag, especially if they are in working order.
A popular type of collectible is the soft drink signs. These signs come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. They were also made in different types of materials. Some were even made of wood. Value is highly influenced by the overall condition of the sign. Rust can bring down the value significantly on a metal sign. Rarity is the other driving force in value. Some signs will have other additions to them like lighting or even a clock.
If you are looking for inexpensive collectibles you might consider collecting cans and bottles. When you first start collecting, you’ll find more recent cans and bottles at very reasonable prices. Really old bottles issued in the very beginning of the soda industry are especially prized and have become quite valuable. Collectors enjoy having all the cans or bottles of a particular brand so that they can display them sequentially showing how the shapes, colors, and designs have changed throughout the years. Some collectors prefer bottles with the soda still inside.
Special containers are a great way to start collecting. Many companies release these for holidays or for events such as the Olympics. Some companies also release special containers for local events and notable achievements. It is also possible to acquire brand specific china, glassware, trays, clocks, clothing, pens, and stuffed animals. Online auction sites are good places to sell or to find both new and old soft drink related merchandise.
Soda Pop Collectibles.com offers a huge selection of vintage memorabilia from Coke, Pepsi commemoratives, and the rest.
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