Antique Cookie Jars - Three Important Things You Should Know Before Buying One

December 27, 2017

Antique cookie jars are an important part of any cookie jar collector's collection. Many cookie jars end up sustaining hair line cracks or chips over the years so finding an antique cookie jar in good condition is always an exciting find. Here are a few things you may want to consider doing before purchasing an antique cookie jar:

Do a little research first - A lot of antique cookie jars, especially by some of the more popular pottery companies such as McCoy and Shawnee, are being knocked-off now. Make sure you are purchasing an original and not a reproduction. There are some great cookie jar collector books on the market that can help educate you on what to look for or you can do some research on the internet before making a purchase.

Be sure to look it over carefully and ask questions - Before you make a purchase, be sure to look it over carefully to see what kind of damage it might have. If you are making a purchase online, make sure to ask the seller any questions you have first so that you know exactly what condition the cookie jar is in before you decide to make your purchase.

Know where to look - Antique cookie jars can be found on the internet (auction sites like eBay are a good spot to look), at garage sales, thrift stores, and estate sales. Sometimes people don't know what they have and may sell it for less than it is worth. This is where it will come in handy to have a book that educates you on what to look for.

Whether you are looking to add one antique cookie jar to your collection or dozens, it pays to educate yourself a little first to make sure you don't get ripped off. Investing in a good book on the subject and keeping your eye out when you are shopping at thrift stores, garage sales, and on eBay can yield you some unexpected treasures!

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