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Alan
Answer:Hello Alan,
What you have are called "Pep" pins. Pep was a brand of Kellogg's cereal in the mid-40's. The cereals historical claim to fame is that it was the first that was vitamin fortified.
Hopefully he actually pinned these in the frame versus gluing them or something else destructive that would really effect the values. If you look at the back side of the pins you will see the brand name as all the pins were marked "Kellogg's Pep" on the back sides. Based on the characters you mentioned I'm 99.9% sure of my answer but checking out the back, if possible, will confirm my information.
Kellogg's really went all out with this promotion and released a total of 86 pins! The pins were released in 3 different sets and a lot of trading went on among the kids so your pins may or may not be a full set. There was also other merchandise, most notably the official Pep beanie to wear and display your pins proudly.
Average pins are worth around $15-$20 each but there are big exceptions for popular characters such as Superman, The Phantom, Felix the Cat and the like which can often reach $75.
Putting together a good quality complete set can be a real challenge and you'll need a good size bank roll to do it as well!
Enjoy you pins and don't forget to thank Grandpa!,
Elle
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Subject: Clown head juice reamer The "mug" portion of the juicer is the Clowns head and he is very animated with his eyes looking up towards the left. There are lots of colorful details on the face including a broad, rounded, smile and eyelashes and brows. There is a handle on the side like a normal mug. The top portion is a hat with ridges for juicing. The ridges have streaks of color on them to simulate the colorful hat of a clown. The bottom is marked "Japan" and it's in excellent condition with only the slightest wear and no chips. This is the first juicer head I've ever seen but I hope to find some more now. You like?. Thanks, You have what is normally referred to as a reamer. Kitchen Collectibles like this are particularly hot right now and reamers are close to the front of the pack with regards to popularity. For me, figural anything is really appealing and I especially love stuff for the kitchen. Gotta admit, I'm a little envious! There are quite a few nice figural reamers out there but they can be tough to track down. Clowns, too, have for a long time been highly collected so this piece may create a little competition. You reamer falls into the $75-$85 range. Can I come over for breakfast? Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Smoking accouterments, are the collectible? Do people really collect this stuff or is it really not that significant? Thanks for a constant source of entertainment - you ARE appreciated! Cigarette cases range in value from $15 for the very basic to well over $100 for many examples. Check them carefully to make sure none are Sterling silver (most/all are marked) as these are very valuable and even often sell as business card holders too (kind of expensive for us regular folks!). Sounds like you may have some cigarette dispensers. These items are highly collectible and it's not unheard of for many of the more ornate or unusual designs to run into many hundreds of dollars each. Ashtrays range widely in values and some of the criteria to consider are; the maker (in the case of pottery mostly), sheer design elements (e.g.. ornate 50's ashtrays with bright colors or weird shapes are popular even with nonsmokers) and existence of advertising for items or businesses (graphics always add some value too.). Thanks for question and loyalty, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: World of Wheels trading cards (non-sports) Please any information would be greatly appreciated have been looking for 6 months and I'm running out of options. Thank you and God Bless, Your card is indeed from the series entitled World of Wheels though the cards are simply marked "Wheels". The set was produced the Topps Chewing Gum (T.C.G.) Some confusion actually exists as to the actual issue date as to whether or not it is 1954 or 1955. The general consensus now seems to be at least late 1954 (late enough for the 1955 models to appear and be captured in the set for the last release in the series). The set is a very nice one and features great detailing and color and a total of 180 cards. Cards numbered 1 to 160 had Red backs (along with facts on the car/factory) whereas cards 161 to 180 had both Red and Black backs (for you completes out there!). The numbers 161 to 180 are the hardest to obtain and can often bring $20 or $25 a piece for excellent or better examples. The first 160 however are easier to get a hold of and their price remains significantly lower. Your card is number 66 and would sell for around $5-8. Now you can sleep! Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Elvis Presley scrapbook Is it worth anything or just garage sale stuff? Scrapbooks of movie and radio stars are highly collectible and Elvis is one of the top candidates. Yours sounds like a nice early example and though you don't say specifically I'm assuming the bulk of it is in the 1950's and not reprints from later magazines and books. I also can't quite make out from your original question but if you truly have a hand signed photograph the following will be a completely different ball game. I would be surprised if the owner would have pasted a real autographed photo in the book as he was so highly regarded and valued even in the early days. Stranger things have happened however so please read on... The book , in very good or better condition, alone would sell from $75-$125 depending on the contents and it sounds like a nice one as it includes some of the merchandising ads from the time which would certainly add to the desirability. If your autographed photo is authentic it changes things completely. Depending on the quality and condition of the photo and the image taken, the picture you could add anywhere from $250 to $500++ for the autographed photo. Many examples have brought significantly more with early action Black and Whites reaching close to $1000 (keep in mind, however these were never pasted down into a book) so you should take it to an autograph expert to get it authenticated as many auto pen signed photographs exist and people have been known to "sign" such pieces for their own collection purposes (usually with no malice intended). If the photo turns out to be genuine I would tend to let it remain in the book and sell it as such as trying to remove it will likely damage one or the other and lessen the value of both. By the way, if the scrapbook itself happens to be the licensed picture front scrapbook, add a few hundred to the total value for a book in very good condition. Some would have you believe that it's getting to be time to dump Elvis stuff due to the changing age groups of collectors but I don't buy into that way of thinking (see my article on "truisms in collecting" for more on this subject) so I think you have time to decide what you want to do with the book . Collectors of Kitsch will always pass along the nostalgia of Elvis and I believe he will not only remain as a long term Rock and Roll icon but also continue to rank high amongst Pop culture collectors. His cheesy 70's image alone makes him indispensable! Why do I have to be so damn honest??? Oh well, I'm getting too old to get up early for garage sales anyway. Now you can sleep in too, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Pee Wee Chairry Am wondering what its approx. value would be. Thank You, Not only have Pee Wee's indiscretions apparently been forgiven but his career may actually be back on track with talk of new projects in the works and occasional appearances already taking place. Personally I think it was a real shame that what happened to Pee Wee's career actually happened. To me it was simply a case of timing. Consider the number of stars in the last few years who have had comparable incidents. In some case not only have their careers not been effected but in at least two of these situations their careers actually got a boost (e.g.. Hugh Grant, Eddie Murphy). Had Pee Wee's performance taken place today I think he certainly would have changed his venue to all adult directed material (let's face it 75% of his show was already directed towards us adults!) but I also think he would have been well accepted. Who among us doesn't want another slice of the original Pee Wee? (no 90's remakes please!) Nice to have a column to ramble with eh? If you can clean Chairry to excellent or better condition it could sell for around $55. Told you I don't forget any submissions! Thanks for your patience, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Red Ryder Little Better Book I was wonder if you knew how much it was worth or if you knew where I could find it over the net?? Thanks for taking the time to read this, There are lots of western comparables and, for the most part, they all generally fall into the same price range. The difference rests with the character portrayed. Red Ryder is not one of the most sought after and takes a back seat to characters such as Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. Actually it looks like the trend and popularity in the Big Little, Little Better, etc. books is headed towards the later character books from the 60's and 70's like Batman, Man from U.N.C.L.E., Tom & Jerry, Fantastic Four, and the list goes on and on. Prices for these gems in good condition are steadily rising and it remains to be seen if the will push what have been fairly stable prices to date on the earlier editions. I think they will, at least for the more recognizable and appealing characters. Your Red Ryder book in excellent condition would sell in either an Antique or a Collectibles shop for $50-55. Thanks for taking the time to submit the question! Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Roger Ramjet All around good guy, Roger, received his orders from General G.I. Brassbottom. Roger (with voice by Gary Owens of Laugh-In fame!) took his "proton energy pill" which gave him the strength of 20 atom bombs for 20 seconds. His used this power for good to battle the Evil Noodle Romanov and his syndicate N.A.S.T.Y. (National Association of Spies, Traitors and Yahoos). Roger was assisted by his American Eagle Squadron of youngsters fighters; Yank, Doodle, Dan and Dee (get it??) The theme song was a Yankee Doodle knock-off. This is it to the best of my recollection though a word or two may be incorrect: Roger Ramjet and his Eagles fighting for our freedom Fly through wind and outerspace not join 'em but to beat 'em There are a few Collectibles out there, all with relatively hefty prices. Examples include a coloring book ($45), Frame Tray Puzzle ($40) and rubber bendy figures that sell from $45 to $75 each. These prices are subject to a fair amount of variation as often they surface with little knowledge (by the seller) of the cartoon and it's popularity or they surface with a savvy seller who is well aware of their relative scarcity and desirability. I believe that VHS versions of the TV shows are currently available through specialized mail order video sellers. If you have a nice local video store you may ask them to order them for you. Never let it be said that I leave another toony hanging! Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Star Wars toys and collectibles, multiple questions Since I have received a number of these questions, I've put together a few of them to answer all at once in this response. There have indeed been effects on S.W. prices but these increases have occurred in the last 3-5 years. These changes are mostly due to the release of Power of the Force and Shadow of the Empire figures. This release of figures costing around $7 each resulted in a renewed interest in the older figures. The renewed interest had an effect on the relatively cheap figures and even the loose action figures benefited by this increased popularity. Action figures, of course, were not the only S.W. Collectibles that had price increases and there were generally price increases across the board. Action figure related items had the most significant changes and most other collectibles had only minor changes. There have been some additional increases popping up in the last couple of months culminating in the new picture release but this is likely just a false explosion that should calm down somewhat (though not totally) when the smoke clears. As I've said before, generally speaking it does take a certain passage of time for true trading prices to increase and stabilize. This can certainly be less than 5 years but it is a rarity indeed for it to happen essentially overnight. Price increases such as those due to the release of "Phantom" are generally a result of greed and/or ignorance of the collecting market and are very similar to the "hot" holiday toy that shows up in all the major city classified advertisements for 10x cost or more. If your buying now you may want to hold off on the average items as the market floods and the prices decrease and level off. Rare and scarce items, however, are likely to maintain a large portion of their price increase as the buying market populace increases dramatically with the new fans brought on board by the "Phantom" and the limitations in the numbers of these hard to get items make the competition fierce. Having given you a general overview on the values of S.W. items, I'll tackle a handful of the questions I've received to date: Question:I would like to know the value of a Star Wars item. Description: 33 1/2 RPM Special Edition Picture Disc, The Story of Return of the Jedi, dialogue, music and sound effects from the original motion picture, made in 1973 by Lucasfilm Ltd. Thank you, I hope to hear from you soon! Wasn't even done until 1977 Answer:Hey Gabrielle!, Question:My Father-in-law has a complete set of glasses,(8) BURGER KING,STAR WARS glasses. I was wondering what they are worth, I do know they were released in 1980,in mint condition, any ideas as to monetary value? Answer:Hey Jeff!, Question:Original 6 inch Star Wars glasses, sold in Canada approximately in 1978, quantity of 6. Answer:Hey Aardvark!, Question:I have a 1979 R2D2 remote controlled robot made by Kenner in 1979. It still works but is out of the original box. Do you know what it is worth? Answer:Hi Jay! Question:I have the 5/19/80 issue of TIME Magazine with Darth Vader on the cover, and the headline saying "The Empire Strikes Back!" It is in good condition, and the magazine is complete. Answer:Hi Sean Thanks to all of you for your questions! Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Astronauts 1960 dome lunch box Your box was actually manufactured by King Seeley Thermos which is usually referred to as simply King Seeley vs. Thermos. It's a nice box and dome styles are highly sought after since there are fewer of them in existence than the standard square box and they are generally earlier in decorated lunch box history. A word of warning that reproductions of a few (about 5 that I know of) of these dome boxes (e.g.. Lost in Space) have been done so care should be taken when purchasing a dome box. I haven't seen these new boxes but I expect they are well marked but you never know how crafty a con artist can be! Condition will hurt you but you box is still worth around $125 in good condition (which is generally C-7 with most numbered systems). I can't get much closer on the price without detailed defect information and/or a picture but this should give you a decent ball park and hopefully a pleasant surprise. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Estate collection, dispose of it before you go or leave it to non-collectors? My daughter, however, is not a collector and doesn't understand why anyone would like to have a collection of anything. She has asked if I am going to get rid of the collection or leave the tappers for her to inherit and dispose of. As a collector, I cherish each and every item. Would you dispose of your collection while living or leave it to someone who doesn't want it? Thanks Since you likely have another 67 years to think this one over I'll share a couple of my thoughts that you can mull over. It's a shame that the fever doesn't run in your family. I find it hard to not get excited by anyone's collection, particularly one as extensive as yours that was clearly painstakingly collected. Is there no one else in your immediate or extended family that has ever expressed either interest or awe in your collection? This is the first avenue that I would investigate and I wouldn't eliminate the younger generation. In fact, if you have a younger family member who has expressed even the slightest interest then passing the collection to him/her would not only bring great joy to him/her but would also help to maintain the collector base for taps and beer memorabilia. Of course you could have a little fun here and purposely leave it to your daughter (specifically) just to have a little chuckle in the afterlife. Perhaps if your daughter knew how valuable some of those older taps can be she might start to get a little more excited. Given that you can't think of anyone in your families circles to pass the collection along to it seems like the question revolves more around how to best serve the collecting world. There are quite a few collectors out there who would give their eye teeth for part or all your collection. There are also certain cross-over categories that help your collection along including beer memorabilia, taps as a Collectible to themselves and advertising collectibles. Given that you can't pass the collection along, the collecting world would be best served through a directed sale of the collection (vs. risking improper disposal or, god forbid, trashing the collection by your relatives) Careful consideration should be given regarding the method of sale (further discussion can be found in my "selling" article) and you have a number of viable alternatives, each with their own positive and negative factors; I've eliminated consigning the collection to a dealer in this case mostly because I feel you would get a better result at a good auction house and probably receive a greater overall return. Additionally, there is a tendency for the best pieces to be sold leaving what may be a significant portion of the collection and your goal is to sell the entire collection for the best overall return. Individual taps may sell for less at auction than through a dealer but you should always consider the gross return on large lots that you submit to an auction rather than focusing on the individual, item by item, return. Because there are so many factors involved and many of them are personal, I can't really suggest the best method for disposal but hopefully I've given you more than enough information to make an initial educated decision. My initial thoughts given your situation and all things considered, however, would tend to point towards selling through a decent auction house. This is really my 2nd inclination with the first being writing me into the Will! I sincerely hope that this issue doesn't occur for many, many years. Thanks for your interesting question, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Frogger mini arcade game Thanks, Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Davy Crockett cookie jar Thank You!!, Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Kennedy and Eisenhower sweater pins Thanks I have a campaign pin from Eisenhower's Presidential campaign. It has three letters IKE in rhinestones. It is about an inch wide. I have never seen one like it before, but my mother got it during the election. Generally speaking most people refer to the pins with hanging letters (like the Kennedy one) as sweater pins but both of these can really be termed sweater pins in my opinion. These political pins are not that easy to find though not particularly scarce. However, this style campaign pin (vs. traditional pinback buttons) is more difficult to locate and fewer were distributed. Kennedy pins are usually easier to locate than similar IKE pins. Kennedy's relatively huge collectibility rating (and his sheer popularity) make his pin the most sought after and of higher value. Condition is usually the make or break factor and finish lose and missing rhinestones will effect the value. The figural nature, too, has a positive effect on the value. Your IKE pin would sell for $25-$35 and your Kennedy pin would reap $50-$60. Thank you both for your question, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: What price guides should the beginner buy? Regards, Buying price guides depends primarily on either your collecting preferences or your goals as a dealer. If you wish to specialize in, for instance, Art Deco then books relating to Art Deco pieces and design are in order. If you simply want to become an Antique or Collectibles dealer then a more generalized base library is in order. The same criteria hold for the individual collector as well. Many collectors too desire to specialize in a particular antique or collectible while others, like myself!, prefer to run the gamut. So the first real step is to decide on your plans and go from there. Obviously there are thousands of books on collectibles and antiques and it's difficult for me to advise on anything specific without some knowledge of your aspirations in total. Since your just starting to nail down your interests and they will likely grow or narrow as time passes, I've always felt that a good general baseline library is of great help and may actually help to determine your interests as noted above. You should be able to easily get these books based on the title but I haven't given you all the publisher, etc. info. so let me know if you have problems locating them. Probably the most well known and utilized general price guide (though with the greatest concentration on antiques) is Schroeder's Antiques price guide. I would hazard that Kovel's Antiques and Collectibles is the next volume with Warman's running a close third. These books appear to share many of the same references and there is a great deal of overlap. The guides above have a definite slant towards the Antiques arena and it is only just recently that good Collectibles and Pop Culture guides are being produced. Warman's Americana & Collectibles guide is one of the few Collectibles specific guides that is currently well established. There are many other specific Collectibles category books available but few general guides. For an overall Toys guide you have to go with O'Brien's (Collecting Toys), it's a huge book and touches on many breakdown of toys. Ted Hake has produced many guides on various categories of Collectibles including Toy Premiums, Character collectibles, Cowboy heroes and others. His books are always packed with pictures and his experience level is well proven. I've obviously just given you the most basic of books out there and they will be a great start for you. Do yourself a favor and stop by a large bookstore in your area and check out the antiques and collectibles section to decide for yourself what guides may be good. Be careful to leaf through the guides. Many guides have lots of pictures and are a great piece of reference for completeness sake but you may find that the price range for almost all of the items is roughly the same and it, therefore, will not rate very high as a price guide since you can simply jot down the rule of thumb values. This occurs most often when a new collectibles category is first introduced in guide form. Regardless of what books you buy to start your library you should always read the introduction and understand the potential drawbacks and pitfalls of price guides. The simple rule of thumb is that they are simply a guide and that your real experiences are the greatest tools to be utilized both in collecting and selling. Get out there however you can. There are lots of opportunities such as auctions, flea markets, estate and yard sales, retail shops and even thrift stores. Lots of dealers are reluctant, for some strange reasons, to share information of what they sell but there are almost as many that are more than happy to share their knowledge (as I've always said; the best customer is and educated one). By the way, your best bet is to buy your books in lots as this will often save a good deal of cash. Most wholesalers require only about 5-6 book purchases to receive a substantial discount. Both myself and Funk & Junk® have always utilized L-W Books and have found the staff to be helpful and friendly and the selection more than adequate. Plus your books get there in a few days. I really envy you venturing into the brave new world, your going to have a great time. Thanks for your question, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Have Gun will Travel board game This game is highly sought after and the show has achieved a minor cult following today with new Video versions of the show being put out on tape. The show aired on CBS and starred RIchard Boone as Paladin who used a chess Knight as his calling card logo. The game board has great western graphics along with Richard Boone's head shot. Box top is equally as impressive with a larger head shot and makes a nice display. The game originally came with 20 wooden bullets, 4 metal horses and small deck of cards. The show was actually pretty heavily merchandised, especially for the time, and included Whitman T.V. edition hardcover book, gun & holster, hat, comic books, Topps trading cards, coloring book, Hartland Paladin figure and horse, lunch box/thermos, calling cards (these are generally found separately but original came enclosed with the Paladin vest) and a few more items to boot. You unfortunately neglected to give me any evaluation of the condition/completeness of the game so you'll have to be happy with a broad range based on condition. Your game in at least good condition is worth from $35-$100. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: S&H Green stamps Actually these stamps are still in use! This is at least true for parts of Carolina and I would guess other states as well so maybe someone there would want them for their premium trade value. Not sure what the bang for the buck would be and maybe 2800 only gets you the consolation prizes! I think that translates to 28 booklets and, if I remember correctly, that wasn't a hell of a lot even back in the 60's. You needed tons to get anything useful or valuable. There are people that have these stamps as part of their advertising or catalogue collection but those I've met generally want them either in uncut sheets or pasted into the booklets with the campy family graphics on the front. I'm sure you could find a hard core collector who would welcome what are likely hard to find certificates (vs. the standard books) for his/her collection. In my opinion though it's probably not going to be worth the effort and I would either keep them (I keep EVERYTHING!) or sell them at a yard sale or flea market. Thanks for keeping it interesting! Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Fisher Price 1969 Play House / box I recently purchased a 1969 Fisher Price Play House. It is the two story cape cod style FP house, blue and yellow. The dollhouse is mint in box, and includes all the Little People, furniture, and accessories pictured on the box. In unplayed with condition. Can you please tell me the value of this item? Thank you again! After many years of buying these comparatively bulky collectibles, I can finally say that the market is starting to catch up. I've just about sold all of my larger pieces. I sold mine at well below market value but I had 10 or so large pieces and the space they freed up was well worth the relative value sacrifice (of course that space was immediately filled up again!). The early larger sets, particularly in their original boxes, are starting to climb in value and I've seen quite a few changes hands in the last 2 years. It's still a little bit tricky to find buyers but they are out there and would be anxious to get a hold of your early boxed set. The Playhouse in MIB condition could bring as much as $100-$110. Thanks!, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Hacky Sack (original) / package I have a Hacky Sack Official Footbag made by Wham-o. It is a 2-panel model named Kicker. The pat. no. is 4151994 and is dated 1984 and was made in San Gabriel, Ca. It is in the original package and I would appreciate if you could tell me if it is worth hanging on to, or if there is any interest in items such as these. Thank you again. I love it when you guys are so polite! I expect that you could find a buyer or two right now for your original bag who would be willing to pay $10 or $15 for a near mint example in a crisp package. If you followed their development you will find that sacks have changed a fair amount since the original (actually I think newer bags are back to the original, simple, design). Because of this fact there will probably be someone who is a hard-core player/collector who likes the original design just as Frisbee collectors search out the early discs. I don't foresee the value of this item to get above $35 for quite some time, if at all, so you really need to decide if it's worth your efforts to preserve the sack for future sale or try to sell it now. Again, if you sell it now I wouldn't expect a whole lot (though stranger things have happened). You didn't mention your alternatives but, obviously, don't throw it out as you'll break someone's heart. These are classic Americana already as far as I'm concerned. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Popeye Gund handpuppet Your handpuppet was one of a short series of main Popeye character handpuppets put out in the mid-50's that included Wimpy, Olive, Bluto (sorry, not positive about this one and could be Brutus) and, of course, Popeye. The puppets feature thick rubber heads with nice detailing and felt cloth bodies. Your Popeye in at least excellent condition would sell for around $40. That's all I'm gonna write, I canst write no more!, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Question:Hi Elle!,
You and I share both seem to share a love for similar items so who better to ask about a new item/category I recently purchased. It is a two piece ceramic juicer in the form of a Clown with a tall hat on.
Sandra
Answer:Hi Sandra!,
I like! I like!
Elle
Question:Elle your wonderful!
My Grandfather recently passed away and there are a lot of smoking items in his estate. Among them are quite a few cigarette cases made of metal, a couple of large table top machines for serving cigarettes and loads of ashtrays.
Donna
Answer:Hi Donna!
Not only are some of the items you mentioned collected but they are the type of Collectible that can still be used which adds to the appeal of such items.
Elle
Question:I have a 1954 or 55 non sports card made by T.C.G. The card is of a red XK SUPER SPORTS CAR JAGUAR ,THE card #66 I believe, but not sure it was a series called World of Wheels.
Elmer
Answer:Hey Elmer!,
Fear not, your search is over!
Elle
Question:I have a big scrap book of old magazine pictures of Elvis Presley, from childhood up with pictures of his family, girlfriends, and clippings selling things like his lockets and lipstick. I also have one real colored picture of him looking at you signed and one real one of him in the service. Judging from some of the ads in the book it looks like the magazines were 25 cents. It must be 30 pages of pictures.
mbc321
Answer:Oh I wish I could lie then go to your garage sale!! Damn!, here goes...
Elle
Question:Pee Wee Herman talking chair. All cloth with opening in back so you can reach in to make its mouth work. It is about 18" high by 12" wide. No tears and all parts are intact. It is a little dirty, but think it would clean up and be almost like new. Its color is blue.
Vic
Answer:Hey Vic!,
I realize that you question arrived about a year ago but, believe it or not, the delay was intentional. I anticipated an increase in popularity and value of Pee Wee stuff and felt that holding out a little would produce results that would make you a little happier - I was right!
Elle
Question:Hi Elle,
I have a friend that has a Little Better Book of "Red Ryder w/ Circus Luck" the copyright date on it is 1946 and it is in excellent condition. He asked me to look it up on the net to see if I could find out how much it is worth. So far this site is the closest I've came to finding it but no luck.
Becky
Answer:Hey Becky,
You may have had difficulty because it sounds like you may have been searching for this particular title rather than comparable Little Better, Big Little and similar edition books of that time period. It's a great idea to search out references for the exact Collectible you own but this can often be very difficult and time consuming without a decent background and a robust library. If you feel that your Collectible may be rare (and I mean really rare - this word is regularly abused and it's gotten worse on the online auctions where these "rare" items are often accompanied by 5 or 6 other examples during the same week!) then it may well be worth the extra effort to locate legitimate examples of prior sales.
Elle
Question:Has anyone heard of RogerRamJet??? A cartoon maybe in the late 50's or early 60's... its a part of a very special friends past and would like to learn more about it even get a picture,... He was a supper hero that took a pill ..to make him have super power...thanks for your help and this is very important to me....
Missmaybe
Answer:Hi Missmaybe!
I can't blame your friend for the fond memories, Roger Ramjet premiered on ABC television in 1965 and another very adult oriented cartoon (ala Bullwinkle) which made it a joy for the whole family! The show was produced by Fred Crippen and syndicated by Ken Snyder Productions.
Roger Ramjet he's our man, hero of our nation for his adventures just be sure and stay tuned to this station
So come and join us all you kids for lots of fun and laughter as Roger Ramjet and his men get all the crooks they're after
Roger Ramjet he's our man, hero of our nation for his adventures just be sure and stay tuned to this station
Elle
Question:See answer text for multiple questions
Answer:Hi Everyone!,
With the release of the "Phantom Menace" (or just "Phantom" to the sleeping bag crowd!) I've received quite a number of Star Wars questions and I expect the underlying question is have the older Star Wars saga toys and collectibles gone up in value because of the movie?
Gabrielle
Your record in excellent or better condition would sell for $35-45. A removable clock conversion kit might make for a quicker sale and will not damage or otherwise effect the records value and may actually bring more.
As for the date I can only guess that it is either a misprint or blurred number. Though the movie itself was released in 1983, the Star Wars concept and, I believe, books were already complete prior to 1977 (the release of the original Star Wars movie).
Jeff
Your glass set would bring about $100 or approximately $12.50 per glass.
What value would each glass have?
Aardvark
Obviously this one depends a little on where you sell your glasses. In Canada they would likely bring about $15 each. In the States you should be able to add a small premium for their lack of availability here, $18 each.
Jay
I again have to assume condition which is critical with all collectibles. Assuming he in at least excellent condition you could count on around $65-70. Readers should keep in mind that there is also a similar R2D2 made in Japan that shot out yellow discs. Don't make the mistake of placing a similar value on this version, it sells for $400-500 loose!
Approximately how much is it worth?
Thanks in advance.
Sean
In good, read, condition your magazine would sell for about $10
Elle
Question:I have a 1960 Thermos "Astronauts" lunch box in fair(6-7) condition, thermos missing. What is it worth?
Becky
Answer:Hi Becky!
I hope you failed to mention that the lunch box was a "dome" lunch box (rounded raised lid). It's the only 1960 box with Astronauts (and only 1 of 2 60's Astronaut boxes) that I'm aware of.
Elle
Question:Hi:
I am 67 years old and have a 250+ collection of beer tap handles. They are literally all over our recreation room. To me they are pieces of art.
Littlechaz
Answer:Hi Littlechaz!
Quite an interesting question and a refreshing change from the normal value questions that I get. I would love to get more of the same and hopefully this type of question may trigger a little dialogue involving some of the readers. Your question quickly resulted in forcing out an article on on-line auctions that I've been meaning to write for some time.
This is the easiest and cheapest method but it can also become tedious and time consuming if time passes.
The biggest drawback here is that you will have to give a sizable portion of the take to the auction house for their services. However, if you choose a good house (ideally one that has a reputation for selling good quality advertising collectibles or beer memorabilia) you can maximize the total take based on focusing on a competitive group of collectors specifically there to bid on your collection.
The auction house will likely break the collection into smaller lots or offer choice to the high bidder. This last bidding method involves rounds of high bids (that usually, but not always slowly go down in value) after which the high bidder can take as many items as he/she wants in the offered lot paying the high bid for each item.
This method can result in fees as low as $10 to many hundreds for the larger shows. Time is both a positive and negative factor as it usually is only a couple of days time at the most but that also limits the exposure of the items and, therefore, the potential for sales.
See my article on "On-line auctions".
Elle
Question:I have a battery powered mini "Frogger" game (about 12" high)-no box. It looks like a mini-version of the arcade game. The case is green with graphics with a small color screen (about 2"x4") inside.
I know they were sold in 1979-1980 and it works perfectly. Any ideas?
Kira
Answer:Hi Kira!
70's and 80's video game related items have really heated up over the last couple of years.
Next to the full size games, these are the next best things and usually top of the list for the video game aficionado / collector.
Your game in Excellent or better condition would fetch about $60.
Elle
Question:My mother is anxious to learn the value of a Davy Crockett cookie jar she has had since the late 1950's.
Davy is standing in an upright position in front of a tree. Would you please give me the approximate value.
Kathy
Answer:Hi Kathy!,
Your jar was manufactured by the American Bisque Company. They manufactured jars until the early 80's, your jar was made in the mid-50's. I have to guess that you either missed the markings on the bottom or just forgot but I believe your jar is simply marked "USA".
In Excellent or better condition with no significant scratches, chips or breaks, her jar is worth between $600 and $800 (a little more if it's full of cookies!)
Elle
Question:I was wondering what a silver plated donkey pin with jeweled eyes from the Kennedy elections was worth. It is about an inch long with a traditional latch and some kind of green stone in the donkeys eye. The Lettering KENNEDY is attached to the bottom.
Pat
Suzy
Answer:Hi Guys,
As your questions were very similar, I thought I would again knock out a couple of birds with one stone.
Elle
Question:Dear Elle,
Could you suggest a few price guides that I could pick up at the book store to study for myself? I've just recently taken an interest in collecting. While shopping around I would like to know something about the item's basic value. My collecting interests so far include dinnerware, toys, watches and jewelry. Thank you, in advance.
Samantha
Answer:Hi Samantha!,
Always nice to speak to a budding collector.
Elle
Question:What can you tell me about the game I have, HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL?
Fabina
Answer:Hi Fabina,
Your game was released in 1959 by Parker Brothers and it was based on a popular T.V. show of the same name.
Elle
Question:I Was wondering if there was any market for S & H Green Stamps?? I have 16 (100 Stamp) Certificates and 1 (1200 Stamp) Certificate that were presented by the Miracle Maid Division of the West Bend Company back around 1970. Don't even know if S & H are still around. Appreciate any feedback on this.
Joe
Answer:Hey Joe!,
Elle
Question:Thanks in advance for your help!
Trish
Answer:Hey Trish!,
Elle
Question:Thanks for your time!
Renee
Answer:Hey Renee!
This one is an interesting one and really comes down to a personal decision as the value is not likely to be too significant even in the near future.
Elle
Question:I have a Popeye handpuppet made by Gund company for King World Features. I have been trying to find out more about this and came across you web site and saw handpuppets listed. Any information would be a great help.
Gene
Answer:Hey Gene,
Gund has produced a number of Popeye related handpuppets and dolls over the years and they have always been up to the early Gund high quality levels.
Elle
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