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From the moment Joseph Biedenharn first bottled Coke in 1894, the world found the soda irresistible as well as the countless collectible items connected to it. All kinds of things ranging from containers to posters or almost any thing one could dream up has been linked with the Coke trademark and Coke collectibles are some the most prevalent for collectors. If something is a Coke antique of any sort, it is almost inevitable that someone will purchase it.

Coke memorabilia of course starts with bottles, and some of the earliest are the most collectible. At first the bottles were hand blown and irregular in color, shape and even in how much they held. The very first had a wired-out cap with a rubber seal, but the rubber changed the flavor and this cap lasted only weeks. Bottles were machine made and more standard by 1910, and in 1916 the familiar shape was adapted and has been in use ever since.

There are several different Coca-Cola bottles that are valuable. They can be valuable because of their age or because they were made for an important event. When the sodas started being made in aluminum cans in the 1960's, the old style cans also became collector's items. If you can find a can or bottle that is unopened these can be worth more.

The cartons and cases for Coke products are also prized by many Coca-Cola memorabilia collectors. The once common six-pack cardboard holder was introduced in 1928 and one of these early packages would be greatly desired. Wooden cases have also be a desirable item for some collectors. Pairing bottles with contemporary packaging is even better.

Even the bottle caps can be valuable collectibles, since they have also been issued as commemorative items as well. There was once a contest which awarded a free case of Coke for collection a bottle cap from each of the 50 states -- and a full set of these would thrill collectors. Many Coca Cola collectors have a very narrow focus in their collecting.

Coke licenses many other items that are not beverage items. Things like china, glasses, sweatshirts, t-shirts, key chains, stuffed animals, and many other items have all been created by The Coca-Cola company. The internet has opened up many ways to find memorabilia, by using a search engine you can find thousands of sites to purchase products from. There are also a lot of these items listed on online auction sites. This is a great hobby for buyers and sellers.

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