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How to Collect McCoy Pottery

If you are one of the thousands of people that love American pottery, you should collect McCoy pottery. Manufactured from 1910 to 1990, McCoy became well known for its decorative pottery made from the rich clay soil of Ohio. Some of the items McCoy collectors search for include cookie jars, vases, jardinières, pedestals and umbrella stands.

Instructions

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  Decide if you are going to collect McCoy pottery in general, or limit your collection to a specific era, pattern or item.
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  Purchase a McCoy pottery collector's price guide to become familiar with the current value of the pottery.
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  Learn as much as you can about McCoy pottery so that you are familiar with the different maker's markings. It is also important to be able to identify real McCoy pieces, because there are imitations on the market.
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  Join a McCoy pottery collector's group, such as McCoy Pottery Collectors Society online (see Resources) and share your McCoy collecting experiences with other collectors.
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  Visit local antique stores in your area to look for McCoy pottery. Tell the store owners that you collect McCoy pottery and they will keep you in mind when they attend auctions, visit other stores or go on shopping trips.
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  Browse online auction sites and antique stores for McCoy pottery to add to your collection.
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  Search flea markets, thrift stores and garage sales. You might find an authentic piece of McCoy pottery that has been stored away in an attic or garage.

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