Collectibles Abound For Pepsi And Other Soft Drink Fans
There are as many kinds of collectibles as there are kinds of people. One of the most popular collectibles there is relates to soft drinks. These collectibles range from things created when the beverages were first formulated to more recent limited bottles or cans and even promotional items. Some collectors also specialize in soda machines as well.
Bottles are one of the more common collectibles since they aren't space hogs and are available in an array of styles. The prices also come in in a wide array, which is also wonderful. Most desirable of all, and bringing a higher price are bottles that still contain the product.
Some soda product collectibles are specific to one brand, such as Pepsi. Caleb Bradham invented it, he was a druggist in North Carolina. This drink was called "Brad's Drink" in 1893 and changed to the current name after five years. The old bottles are considered valuable, but newer special editions will also bring in a good price. One such bottle is only a couple years old, and is a commemorative bottle to Elvis.
Bottles that represent a change are a valued item for collectors, such as the first no deposit no return bottles and early cans. Changes in shape, label and coloring also mark items of special interest. Some even collect the wooden cases that once held bottles or even some of the cardboard six pack holders with interesting designs.
All kinds of signs make up another genre of collectibles. People collect outdoor signs of metal and wood, indoor signs in all shapes, sizes, and designs, and even murals which require the removal of the entire walls they're painted on. Functional signs such as clocks and lights are very popular. A major factor in the value of wooden signs is condition. Wooden signs that were stored inside and not exposed to all kinds of weather are highly-prized specimens.
Some people prefer to collect soda machines, and a subgroup of these collect Pepsi machines particularly. They range from simple iceboxes to modern machines. The most valuable of all of these are still in good working order. The price of a soda machine can range from under $100 up through the thousands for the less available models.
Other collectibles can include nearly anything from sweatshirts to china. Limited edition merchandise is commonly made by soft drink companies and is very easy to find online from specialists in soda memorabilia or on auction sites. Glasses and trays are popular and one of the most affordable items.
Bottles are one of the more common collectibles since they aren't space hogs and are available in an array of styles. The prices also come in in a wide array, which is also wonderful. Most desirable of all, and bringing a higher price are bottles that still contain the product.
Some soda product collectibles are specific to one brand, such as Pepsi. Caleb Bradham invented it, he was a druggist in North Carolina. This drink was called "Brad's Drink" in 1893 and changed to the current name after five years. The old bottles are considered valuable, but newer special editions will also bring in a good price. One such bottle is only a couple years old, and is a commemorative bottle to Elvis.
Bottles that represent a change are a valued item for collectors, such as the first no deposit no return bottles and early cans. Changes in shape, label and coloring also mark items of special interest. Some even collect the wooden cases that once held bottles or even some of the cardboard six pack holders with interesting designs.
All kinds of signs make up another genre of collectibles. People collect outdoor signs of metal and wood, indoor signs in all shapes, sizes, and designs, and even murals which require the removal of the entire walls they're painted on. Functional signs such as clocks and lights are very popular. A major factor in the value of wooden signs is condition. Wooden signs that were stored inside and not exposed to all kinds of weather are highly-prized specimens.
Some people prefer to collect soda machines, and a subgroup of these collect Pepsi machines particularly. They range from simple iceboxes to modern machines. The most valuable of all of these are still in good working order. The price of a soda machine can range from under $100 up through the thousands for the less available models.
Other collectibles can include nearly anything from sweatshirts to china. Limited edition merchandise is commonly made by soft drink companies and is very easy to find online from specialists in soda memorabilia or on auction sites. Glasses and trays are popular and one of the most affordable items.
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