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How to be a Smart Antique Cookie Jar Collector
How to be a Smart Antique Cookie Jar Collector
Cookie jars have found their way into America as one of the favorite collectible items. Thanks to the British, we now know of this functional but collectible item.
Collecting antique cookie jars is another fad. For people who love to collect antique cookie jars, having too many isn’t enough. Buying antique cookie jars sounds easy, but buying smart is another thing.
If you are a budding antique cookie jar collector, you’ll find it difficult to purchase a real find if you haven’t done your homework. Here are some tips to help you buy and store the smart way:
1. For a newbie antique jar collector, it is wise to ask for an expert opinion. You can also join groups or clubs of the same interest like the American Cookie Jar Association where you can find useful tips and updates from their newsletters.
2. Equip yourself with the know-how. Do your homework before going to a flea market or before purchasing that $150 antique cookie jar online. It is best to have enough knowledge and skill in identifying the genuine item from a fake. Ask an experienced antique cookie jar collector for advice.
You’ll never know which is which until you have the know-how. You can purchase books about pottery and cookie jars to start with. Do some research
about antique cookie jar reproductions to help you determine the real from the fake.
3. Invest on “investment-worth” antique cookie jars. Collecting the finest or rarest antique cookie jars is surely a huge investment especially if you have more than 10 pieces in your collection. You should know when and where to get the best antique cookie jar pieces, and if the price is worthy of its appearance and condition. If you have done your homework, you can always hit the jackpot in return.
4. Beware of online purchases. If you love online shops and auctions be careful because it isn't the best place to buy antique cookie jars. There’s always a huge risk when doing so because you never know the real condition of the item until you open the box it was shipped in.
If you can avoid buying online, do it, because there is a big difference in buying from a reputable antique shop than someone who advertises online.
5. Know where to keep your precious collection. Make sure your antique cookie jars are kept safe in a cupboard. If you love to showcase your collection, you
should have a durable glass cabinet to keep and display them.
6. Do periodic checking and cleaning of your antique cookie jars. You may also take inventory while you’re at it.
