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Of course bottles are one of the most common collectibles because they do not require much space and offer a great variety of styles and come in a wide price range appealing to more collectors' budgets. Bottles still containing the product are considered more desirable and will bring a higher price.

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Bottles that demonstrate a change to a new era are highly valued by collectors. This would include the first cans, and early bottles that were labeled "no deposit, no return". Other things that add value or popularity include changes in the label or shape of the bottle. People also collect the old wood cases in which the bottles were delivered and even the recent cardboard packaging as long as it has some interesting design or image on it.

All kinds of signs make up another genre of collectibles. People collect outdoor signs of metal and wood, indoor signs in all shapes, sizes, and designs, and even murals which require the removal of the entire walls they're painted on. Functional signs such as clocks and lights are very popular. A major factor in the value of wooden signs is condition. Wooden signs that were stored inside and not exposed to all kinds of weather are highly-prized specimens.

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Other categories of collectibles can include everything from t-shirts to crystal. Soft drink companies produce limited editions of merchandise which you can purchase at numerous sites online. Soda company glasses and trays are one of the least expensive soda collectibles on the market. However, you can find pretty much anything you can name with a soda logo, often at very affordable prices.

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