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December, 2018 The Antique Shoppe Page 21
Lunchboxes may become more valuable in time,

Continued from Page 14 especially in mint condition. ex: Annie
($75), Popples ($30).
Like any other collectible field, the Rare boxes to look for are: vintage
grading scale for condition is from (themed) workman domes, 1950s
1–10 with 10 being pristine. and 1960s themed boxes from KST
—Lunchbox Rarity Scale— and Aladdin, some 70s boxes in high
10: Very rare, only a few are known to grades, 80s boxes in near mint with
exist. ex. 240 Robert ($2,000+), Toppie hang tag are ideal, buying anything
($3,500) else and you may find yourself paying
9-8: Tough to find in any condition. ex. more for shipping then the box is
Knight in Armor ($400) worth.
7-6: Still considered hard to find and
very desirable to advanced collectors. The next time you go antiquing,
ex. Bread Box Dome ($250) keep your eyes pealed for what we
5-4: Sort of common now, especially in discussed, happy hunting!
lower grade conditions, however, higher Would you like to be a featured Collection of vintage metal lunchboxes ranging from the 1950s – 1980s.
grades of this rarity are becoming sparse. collector in a future issue? Are you
ex. Hulk ($200) looking to buy or sell you’re comics, PALATKA
3-1: Most of the 80s boxes since cards, pop culture collection or want
people started to realize that boxes an appraisal? Mike is waiting for
were becoming collectible. These your email, contact him today at: Finders Keepers
are great boxes for the beginner and kpeople@hotmail.com of Palatka
193 Highway 17 South
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