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Cartoon Glassware

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-108 -- More Projects »
At the Metrolina Expo in Charlotte, N.C., host Ralph Kovel discovers valuable cartoon glassware from the 1970s.

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Most people like these old comic glasses because the glasses remind them of childhood.
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Such glasses have appreciated in value lately. For instance, this Wonder Woman glass is tagged $25.
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Elmer Fudd is also selling for $25.

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These jelly jars sold for under a dollar in the 1960s and now go for around $40.
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Surpassing them all is the "Slowpoke Rodriquez" jar. He sells for $60 because he's a limited edition.
Resources
Metrolina Expo
With approximately 6,200 dealers, Metrolina Expo is among the largest markets in the United States. It is held in April, June and November.
Metrolina Expo
Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-596-4643
Toll-free: 800-824-3770
Website: www.metrolinaantiqueshow.com
Guests
Howard Traub
Dealer
Phone: 304-379-7409
E-mail: Captn_mongoose@yahoo.com
Also in this Episode
Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-108
•Raggedy Ann Collectibles
•Snowbabies
•Big Little Books
•Vintage Lamps
•Prints
•Reproduction Napkin Rings
•Cartoon Glassware
•What's It?!?
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