Getting to Know Depression Glass Values
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Depression glass values can be hard to judge. They actually vary more from collector to collector than do most collectibles. Depression glass prices are generally rather low when compared to other collectible items. For instance, you can typically purchase a larger authentic piece for around twenty dollars, and you can often purchases small glasses or mugs for around ten dollars each. If you are interested in starting a rather inexpensive collection, you can easily begin collecting Depression glass with just a trip to your local antique store.
Depression glass values vary depending mostly on the conditions of the items. Like with most collections, Depression glass prices are higher if the pieces are in mint condition. If you are looking for perfect condition pieces, you should check for cracks, chips and scratches. Even a very small chip in a piece can greatly bring down its value. Hairline cracks are also bad for the worth of your pieces. Depression glass values do vary from person to person. For instance, you may even be able to find Depression glassware in a thrift store if you know what you are looking for.
If you would like to collect the pieces with the highest Depression glass values, it is important to do your homework. As with most collections, the rarest items are worth the most. In the case of collectibles, the Hazel Atlas Glass Company made a screen printed Shirley Temple mug that was a popular hit during that time and continues to be one of the most valuable types of collectible Depression glass. This mug was made in cobalt blue, and it is a favorite of collectors. Unfortunately, the mug is also a favorite with reproduction manufacturers who try to capitalize on collectors’ high Depression glass prices. Because fake Depression glass is easy to manufacture, it is important to gain knowledge of what the originals looked and felt like. For instance, fake Shirley Temple mugs tend to have thicker bases than do the original mugs. If you have a good idea of the weight of a real version, you are better able to pick out a fake one.
Depression glass values vary depending on the authenticity of the pieces. If an expert can prove that a piece is completely authentic and from the correct era, some Depression glass can be quite valuable. However, Depression glass values are not high enough to help put your son or daughter through college or to help you pay your mortgage unless you have a very large collection. Because they cost around twenty dollars per piece, it is hard to make a living in dealing Depression glass. However, there are many people who take extended buying trips and who sell their finds either on the internet or to antique stores. If you are interested in exploring this notion, it is important to first gain extensive knowledge regarding Depression glass prices and patterns. You should be able to name at least a dozen different Depression glass patterns and be able to tell which colors in which the patterns were made. Once you have a first grasp on the Depression glassware available, you can better choose pieces that are valuable and also aesthetically pleasing to you.
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