Coca Cola Cooler, whats it worth and how old??

JakePhelps · Nov 16, 2005

Anyone know how old this coca cola cooler is and if its worth anything? got it for free at an estate sale...

Southcacalaky · Nov 17, 2005

Nice collectible. A lot of pros and cons about refinishing/restoring items of value. Some people may prefer restored, I believe for the best value, should you choose to sell it, you will get the most money if left in the condition it is. I think it also adds character as well. HH Art...

Noodle · Nov 18, 2005

Cool catch. And you can open it up and put more junque in it!

Really, I wouldn't paint it. It has character the way it is. Like an old soldier full of scars. If it could only talk and tell you where it's been. <sigh>

Noodle

Kentucky Kache · Nov 18, 2005

I agree with everyone, do not paint it.
You mentioned an old stove. Some types of old stoves are valuable. If It's still available I would get it.

JakePhelps · Nov 18, 2005

dont worry im not gonna paint it

just add some more car wax to make the paint shiney again. also use soem fine steel wool on the rust and i taped up some rust holes on the bottom. right now its in my basement not sure what ill do with it yet. someone already took the stove but i know it was definetly worth over 500 bucks. my dad would have let me take something that big even if it was worth 1,00 dollars and i had the price guide in front of him $:-\$ hes a wicked neat freak and cant stand clutter so he hates when i bring home a bunch of junk $:-\$

beeper · Nov 18, 2005

JakePhelps said:
hes a wicked neat freak and cant stand clutter so he hates when i bring home a bunch of junk $:-\$

OHHHH MANNNN-JUNK IS COOL- SOME OF IT'S ----------------------------BEAUTIFUL

JakePhelps · Nov 18, 2005

He refers to everything i bring home as junk, really its only about 40% junk

boomer · Nov 18, 2005

Jake, i won one like it in 1960 at a school dance. but i remember the same type in the late 50's.

IrishCharlieM · Nov 21, 2005

That is pretty cool My wife collects Coke stuff...............

cryptodave · Nov 28, 2005

Jake,

I was at an estate auction a few days ago, and they had one almost like it, except it was Pepsi. It ended up going for $150, which is simply amazing considering how cheap some other things went. Good eye picking that up!