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How to Collect Coca-Cola Memorabilia

Since the first bottle of Coca-Cola was sealed in 1894, Coke memorabilia has been popular with collectors of all ages. Whether you choose to collect antique, new or specialized memorabilia, it is easy to create a Coca Cola collection.

Instructions

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  Buy a guide to Coca-Cola memorabilia or borrow one from you local library. It is helpful to see what collectibles are available and how to judge their quality before beginning your collection.
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  Choose what you want to collect. You may opt for antique or new Coke items or to specialize in one type of merchandise. If you choose to collect every piece of Coca-Cola memorabilia you find, you may need to add an addition to your house to make enough space for the necessary shelves.
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  Visit antique shops, flea markets, estate sales and garage sales. These are good sources of older memorabilia as well older, but not yet antique collectibles.
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  Find your local Coke bottling facility. These often include small stores where you can buy new Coca-Cola memorabilia.
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  Bid online. EBay is one popular Internet auction site that often offers Coca-Cola collectibles. Set your budget and enjoy the action.
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  Shop online. Searching for "Coca-Cola memorabilia" on the Internet will lead you to many online stores, such as 2CollectCola.com. Be sure to read every item description carefully before finalizing your purchases, to ensure that you are buying authentic items.

Collecting Memorabilia