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Collectibles: Popular Items

There are almost as many kinds of collectibles as there are people, and one of the most popular items is anything related to soft drinks. These can be anything from items created when the beverages were first concocted to recent special bottles or cans or promotional items. Some people 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.

While soda memorabilia collectors specialize in many brands of soda, there is a huge collector's market for Pepsi collectibles. In 1893 a North Carolina druggist, Caleb Bradham, invented a drink he called "Brad's Drink". Five years later "Brad's Drink" became officially known as Pepsi Cola. Pepsi bottles which are especially prized are the very old, rare ones as well as more recent special editions like the "Elvis" commemorative bottle which was only issued a few years back.

Bottles that demonstrate a change to a new era are highly valued by collectors. This would include the first cans, and early bottles that were labeled "no deposit, no return". Other things that add value or popularity include changes in the label or shape of the bottle. People also collect the old wood cases in which the bottles were delivered and even the recent cardboard packaging as long as it has some interesting design or image on it.

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.

Another popular item is the soda machine. Some collectors specialize in Pepsi machines alone. These will range from the metal box that contained ice and bottles, to the more recent, automated machines, and all that fell between. There are many that are available, the most valued still function. The prices will range from below $100 up to a few thousand dollars for rarer machines.

There is virtually no limit on the collectibles available, from porcelain through to sporting memorabilia. Soft drink companies manufacture limited edition merchandise and this can be easily sourced from online shops which specialize in such memorabilia, or through online auctions. Trays and glasses are popular to collect, and will not blow the budget.

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