How is the value of old pop bottles found?

There is no single price guide for pop bottles so, if a local guide cannot be found, a number of other factors must be taken into account. It is important to note that any one of these factors will not make a bottle valuable, as a combination of multiple factors is needed.

These are among the factors to consider when determining the value of an old pop bottle:

• Age
This is a major determining factor in bottle value as the bottles age will help to determine if it was hand blown or machine made.
• Rarity

Rarity is only a major factor in price if there is a demand for the bottle in question.

• Condition

The closer the bottle is to its original condition the more valuable it will be.

• Color

This is a major factor in price with the unusual colors commanding a higher price.

• Esthetics

This factor is totally subjective although it often does play a role.

• Embossing and design

Embossing adds value primarily when it displays meaningful information about the bottle such as manufacture, patent date or product.

• Category

There have been many types of bottles made through out the ages and what the bottle was meant to be used for plays a role in the end value.

• Size

Size is not a major consideration but in general a smaller bottle will hold a lesser value than a larger bottle of the same type.

• Individuality

If the bottle was hand blown it may have interesting individual characteristics that help it command a higher price.

• Historical significance

A bottle linked to or showing a major historical event will be more valuable.

• Locale

Where a bottle comes from can greatly influence its value.