See the prices of 200 Coca-Cola collectibles
Back in July, I went to the
I’ve shown you just a few of the collectibles that sold during the live auction at the convention. (That's the "Coke Stuff Sells for How Much?" post, if you want to take a look.)
Well, the Collectors Club has put up the results for more than 200 Coke pieces sold in this summer's auction. You can see the descriptions, the winning bids and a photo of each item.
As often occurs with Coke collectibles, you'll see quite a range of prices from the Dallas auction (from $10 to $1,700). Item 224, a plastic hanging lamp (pictured above), sold for $10.
Item 52, an outdoor Coke clock from the 1950s, sold for $500.
And the highest price of the day came for Item 132 (pictured below), a 1960s starburst light-up piece that sold for $1,700.
You can see these pieces and more in the auction results. The Club's site is a great place to check if you're wondering what something is selling for – and to gauge today's prices for
Just remember this: As with any item, getting a certain price always depends on having the right buyer at the right time. That means memorabilia could sell for more or less, depending on how badly a buyer wants a piece. And, as I've said a few times on the blog, condition really drives the value of a piece.
So if you have a house full of Coke pieces, check out the Collectors Club site to see if you've got an early retirement coming your way!
And of course, I hope you'll come back regularly to my blog for more about Coke collectibles and the collectors themselves!
My name is Phil Mooney, and I've served as the historian/archivist for 
Hello,
My name is Alicia Murray and writing to you on behalf of my father. We wanted to know how much my father's Coca Cola sign is worth. He has had it for more than 20 years now. The sign is very large. The sign is made out of porcelain and steel. It's about 5ft in height and about 6.5ft in length. I can send you a picture. It was an advertisement sign for a store. We will appreciate any input.
Thank you,
Alicia
Posted by: Aliciamm | September 17, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Hi, i have a question for you. I have a Century collection collectable Titled Put on a Happy Face. It is the first figurine featuring Emmett Kelly as Weary Willie. I have conducted many searches but have not been able to locate any info on line. There were 9900 hand painted and nubered produced. I have certificate and original packaging. I was wondering if you could help direct me to establishing it's value. Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: stevena | September 17, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Has any one heard of a 16 oz Coca Cola bottle that was factory sealed with a Pepsi Free cap? I located just such an item while clearing out an attic from a relatives estate. Both the bottle and cap are original and the cap is still sealed. I would appreciate any information.
Posted by: CopWayne | September 18, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Stevena - You have a collectible that Coca-Cola licensed in the recent past. (In the world of Coke pieces, even the 1990s is "recent," since other items can be from the turn of the last century.) It's great that you have the certificate and original packaging, as those are important to collectors. Unfortunately, I have not seen this piece or a similar Emmett Kelly piece sell recently, so I don't have a current value. With more modern collectibles, often the best way to determine value is to actually offer the item for sale. You also could look at current sales (on auction sites such as eBay) to see if similar items are being sold. That would at least help you gauge today's value. Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | September 18, 2008 at 12:08 PM
CopWayne - Though it doesn't happen often, sometimes bottles and caps from different brands can become mixed and result in the kind of bottle you've found. These bottles make great conversation pieces, but don't really hold much value as collectibles. (The bottle would probably sell only for a few dollars.) Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | September 18, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Alicia - I'd be happy to help you with your dad's sign. Please send photos of the sign to me at "cocacolaconversations@na.ko.com". Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | September 18, 2008 at 02:41 PM
I have glass coke bottle says coca-cola commemorative bottle,75th anniversary bottle
1901-1976. It is signed,can't make out signature,
Belonged to in-laws,what do I do with this, does it have any value?
Bottled in Elizabethtown,Ky
Posted by: cristymac | September 19, 2008 at 02:08 PM
I have a 6 pack of antique coca cola bottles from the Fredericksburg Virginia Bottling plant (which has been closed for more that 30 years) with them I have the card board carrying case. What are they worth. I've tried to search information on the Fredericksburg plant and when it closed but I can't seem to find it - I just know that it was open when I was in Kindergarden as we went there for a field trip to watch them bottle the cokes.
Posted by: Betts | September 21, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Cristymac - Coke bottles commemorating the 75th anniversaries of different bottling plants are quite popular, but quite common. The bottle from Elizabethtown generally sells for $8-$10. Depending on the signature on the bottle you have, the value certainly could increase, but knowing who had signed it would be key. (Unfortunately I wouldn't have that information.) Thank you -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | September 22, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Betts - A six-pack of old Coke bottles in the contour (curvy) shape is worth about $15. Although the bottles could be from the 1950s or before, they are so durable and there are so many still around that the value does not really reflect the age. They might provide a nice memory or conversation piece for you or someone else, but there is not a high dollar value. Also, the bottler in Fredericksburg opened in 1918. Hope that helps -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | September 22, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Hi Phil,
I have a question about glasses. I have a set of 8 bell glasses from about 1930, also have the box they came in.The glasses are from the S.S. Kresgee store's soda fountain. About what would they be worth?
Posted by: kay | September 26, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Kay - Please send me photos of the glasses and the box to "cocacolaconversations.com" and I'll be happy to take a look at them and get back to you. Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | September 29, 2008 at 10:22 AM
I have an a coka a cola electric fountain sign.
It's 21x12; made of plastic.
It's about 50 year old or older.
Posted by: loft377 | September 29, 2008 at 05:31 PM
loft377 - Please send me a photo of the sign to "cocacolaconversations@na.ko.com" and I'll tell you what I know about your sign. Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | September 29, 2008 at 06:16 PM
hi i have some old coke cola glass bottles from dec 25th 1926 with the coke and lids still on i wanted to know if you may beable to tell me how much they may be worth i also have 2 cardborad crate and the timber crate thanks
Posted by: lisa aaron | October 04, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Lisa - The glass bottle you have would be worth about $5-10. Though the bottle is quite old, Coke bottles were so durable and there are so many around that they do not bring in the sale prices another item that is 80+ years old would. For your cardboard carton and the wooden crate, could you please send me photos of each to "cocacolaconversations@na.ko.com"? That way I can date them and tell you their value. Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | October 07, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Hi,I bought a Coka Cola antique mid size crate with miniture nicnacks inside.(I bought it at a yard sell) it has a glass covering over it and is in tip top shape.I would like to know where I could sell it.I bought it because it was different and I know it's old.
Posted by: blkcinderella55 | October 21, 2008 at 02:21 PM
blkcinderella55 - Good question. I actually wrote a blog post about selling Coke Items not long ago. You can read my "Lessons Learned" How to sell a Coke piece post here. Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | October 21, 2008 at 04:46 PM
I have a large metal coca cola clock and have no idea of when it was manufactured - it seems old from the stickers on the inside back of the clock -it's also missing it's glass cover - it is 18" in diameter
Posted by: carrie | November 12, 2008 at 11:59 AM
carrie - Could you please send us some photos of your clock (to "cocacolaconversations@na.ko.com")? We'll then be able to tell you what we know. Thanks -- Helen
Posted by: Helen Nash | November 12, 2008 at 02:51 PM
I have many coca cola collectables. I have a book called the ABC's of Coca Cola. I believe the date is 1923 or somewhere along in there.
I have signs I've never seen anywhere before. Posters never seen. I have a small robot called verbot that was given away by Coca Cola in the 80's.
Coca Cola bottles from around the world in display case. It was a promotional item from the 80's. Many bottle caps never used, pencils, bottle openers and a few machines. I would like to know what you think the value of the A B C's of Coca Cola is worth.
Posted by: bagger | November 18, 2008 at 07:04 PM
bagger - It sounds like you have a great collection! The ABC's of Coca-Cola book is from 1928 and valued at around $60 if the book is in good condition. I hope that helps. Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | November 19, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Good Morning! Yesterday I was at a shop and saw a Coca Cola item I had never seen before. It was a full set of coca cola bottle caps of the 1967(?) Atlanta Braves team. The cap had the name and picture of individual players. The dealer was asking 80$ for it. Is this a rare collection?
Posted by: Zach | November 29, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I have a six pack of 1923 coke bottles. Can someone help me with the value
Posted by: Brian | November 30, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Brian - It sounds like you have a reproduction six-pack sold by Coca-Cola as a nostalgic item. The Christmas bottle promotion occurred in 1988 and 1989. Bottles sell for about $1-$2 each, and the complete six pack would be in the $10-$15 range. I hope that helps. -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | December 02, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Zach - In the days when Coke bottles had crown caps (and we used bottle openers on them), Coca-Cola often had games that involved collecting caps with different pictures underneath. These sets ranged from U.S. landmarks to NHL, NFL and other athletes and teams. Sometimes the sets of caps are sold just in a bag, while other times the sets are sold in the cardboard display pieces offered at the time. The values differ based on the condition of the caps, if the entire set is being sold and if the set is in the display. Because the Atlanta Braves set was local, it is not as common as some other sets (offered nationally). The price will definitely be driven by the interest level of the collector. Sports-themed promotions may have even a stronger appear to a baseball or sports collectors than a Coca-Cola collector. As I can't see the specific set you're describing, it's difficult for me to judge the asking price. Normally, I would suggest a price range of $25-$50 for a set of caps, but the dealer may feel that the interest level is high enough to support the $80 price. And he may be right. I doubt that there are many of those sets still around. Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | December 02, 2008 at 05:44 PM
I have Coca Cola crown caps in the following:
4 design in red and white
1 design in yellow with black
lettering,
Diet Coca Cola in white with
red lettering, and silver
with red letters,
Coca Cola light in yellow with black letters.
All of these are from Africa.
Posted by: ejsjjohnson | December 15, 2008 at 09:43 PM
ejsjjohnson - The bottle caps from Coke bottles don't tend to sell for much money, sorry to say. Generally each bottle cap would only sell for a few cents, though it's possible since your caps are from Africa they might bring in a bit more. I still would not imagine the caps would bring you more than $1. Sorry! -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | December 17, 2008 at 10:49 AM
I just recently purchased a home built in 1950.
There were 9 coke canisters stashed beneath the house. One had the #8 and patent's: 3.186.577
3.244.316
I was unable to find a year on these canisters.
Can anyone tell me if there is any value, monetary or sentimental, attached to these items.
Thanks,
thexcursionist
Posted by: theXcursionist | January 03, 2009 at 07:12 PM
I have a couple of Normal Rockwell Lithographs brought to you by the Coca-Cola Company.
One is of a southern bell type lady sitting on porch steps. She wears a yellow dress and plays the violin. the grandfatherly type man sits with her, holding a cane and drinking coke. A dog sleeps on the porch between them. It has a tear in it, but it's not too bad.
The other two are both boys, with hats, barefoot, with a dog drinking coke and smiling.
Can anyone suggest how much they might be worth and how to best go about selling them?
Thank you so much.
Posted by: Lynn | January 05, 2009 at 09:14 AM
I have two 8 oz Coca Cola bottles with Dale Jarrett's face and number 88 on them.
Any idea where to sell them or if they are worth anything?
Thank you
Posted by: Lynn | January 05, 2009 at 09:14 AM
thexcursionist - Please send me a few photos of the pieces you've found (to "cocacolaconversations@na.ko.com") and I'll tell you what I know about them. Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | January 05, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Lynn - There have been a number of reproductions of the calendar pieces Norman Rockwell painted for us, and there was a set of four lithographs offered in the early 2000s. Those lithographs would be numbered. For those, your best bet would be to look on an online auction site such as eBay to find out what similar items are selling for. With more recent pieces, it's difficult to estimate the price, and seeing current selling prices for similar items is the best way to gauge value. Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | January 05, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Lynn - The prices of commemorative bottles such as yours vary greatly depending on how many bottles were produced and how popular the subject is. The best way to see current prices of these bottles is to check an online auction site such as eBay. You can see the value of similar items and know the prices your bottles would bring today. Thanks -- Phil
Posted by: Phil Mooney | January 05, 2009 at 01:07 PM