Beer Collectibles Aren't Just for Frat Boys

Maybe you've been collecting interesting beer bottles for years. Perhaps your grandfather gave you a collection of beer steins. Maybe a family member worked at a bar or a brewery and you've got some memorabilia lying around the house. These items could be worth a lot of money. There is a large market for beer collectibles. Find out what items are in hot demand and see if you have anything to sell.

Beer steins are some of the most sought-after collectibles. These can range from antiques that have been in your family for generations to limited edition steins released by major brewing companies. Companies like Budweiser, Anheuser Busch, Miller, Coors and others release limited edition steins on a regular basis. If you have one of these that a serious collector is missing in his or her collection, you could make a tidy sum.

Of course, there are other kinds of specialty beer steins that are also popular. There are steins from international brewing companies, as well as military or police steins. One reason these are such collectors items is that they look great on display. If you have some steins you're looking to sell, check on eBay or attend a stein collectors event to get some information on the value and demand for your pieces.

There are many more kinds of beer collectibles out there. Neon signs advertising certain brands are always a popular item, both with collectors and people who just want a certain look for their home rec room or bar. Other items, like clocks or high-quality pictures or posters emblazoned with the name of a famous brew are also in demand.

Beer cans can have value as beer collectibles as well. Antique cans in good condition, or cans from small breweries that had limited releases are collected. Some serious collectors gather all kinds of different tap handles. Finally, brewery advertising and beer lights round out the major kinds of collectables on the market.

If you have any of the kinds of items mentioned above, you will want to find out how much they are worth and how you can sell them, or how you should store them for yourself. Internet auction sites or collectors' web pages are a good way to find out what items are selling for. You can also find ideas for preserving the value of any memorabilia you want to keep for yourself.

Beer collectibles are a lot of fun, and potentially profitable. Getting as much information on the different kinds of beer collectibles and their worth is the first step in recognizing valuable pieces, either in your home or in the store, when you see them.