How do you determine the value of McCoy cookie jars?

To determine the value of McCoy cookie jars, visit the McCoy Cookie Jar Gallery provided by About.com. This site provides pictures, prices and information about many different cookie jar makers, including McCoy.

For example, information for the McCoy Mac Dog cookie jar available on About.com includes the year it was released, which was between 1967 and 1968; the McCoy markings, which are "208/USA" for this cookie jar; and its estimated value, which is between $50 and $75.

Ways to ensure a cookie jar is an authentic McCoy include looking for imperfect, light crazing rather than evenly dispersed, heavy crazing; checking the year the jar was made against design changes; and verifying accurate markings.