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How to Collect Peachblow Glass

If you love Victorian glass, you should collect Peachblow glass. The beautiful colors and designs make it a highly sought after type of glassware from the late 1800s. Collectors enjoy finding these delicate pieces to add to their collections and preserve these treasures from the past.

Instructions

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  Learn about the different styles and types of Peachblow glass by reading books and articles on the subject.
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  Decide if you are going to collect a particular type or style of Peachblow glass or Peachblow glass in general.
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  Purchase a collector's guide such as "Peachblow Glass: Collector's Identification and Price Guide," available at local bookstores and at online sites such as Amazon. The guide will help you to determine the value and fair price of any Peachblow glass that you find.
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  Join a glass collector's club to share your love of glass with other likeminded collectors.
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  Visit local antique stores to search for Peachblow glass pieces. Make sure to let the store owners know that you collect this type of glass. When they go on shopping trips, visit other stores or attend auctions they will keep your collecting preferences in their minds.
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  Browse online auction sites and antique store sites looking for Peachblow glass to add to your collection.
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  Scour local flea markets, garage sales and thrift stores with hopes of finding a Peachblow treasure among the items for sale.

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