How expensive is collecting glassware?

How expensive is collecting glassware?

 Thats a question a lot of people have and its a reasonable one in the economy we’re facing now.
Glassware, like any other hobby, can be as expensive or as inexpensive as you choose to make it, but many people think that simply because they are on a budget, that its going to be cost prohibitive. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Let’s face it, nowadays we’re all on a budget.

Definitely if you want to collect some types of glassware,or some single variety of a given company, you’re going to pay a premium price.

For example, Fostoria or Fentonware, on the whole, are not cost prohibitive to collect, however some parts of the Fostoria collectibles will be out of range for many of us who operate on a fixed income or a budget as the biggest percentage of the world does.
Glassware can be cheap, to very very expensive to collect.

Some types of glassware were made for very long time spans and a great deal of it was produced, meaning thats its available in abundant supply so the cost will likely be lower than those which were made for only a year or so.

Then too, add in the ignorance about what you’ve got factor and you may find a piece thats very reasonable when in fact it shouldn’t be, so don’t limit yourself to seeking out only those things that you believe are within your range.

I personally purchased a Lefton China teapot just two months ago, the violet chintz pattern that I was in love with. This retails in most places for about 100 dollars US, but I found one on E-bay of all places, for about 20 dollars, with just 10 dollars for shipping. Needless to say, I snapped it up and was thrilled.

Glassware will range from 3 to 5 dollars, up to many thousands depending on what you want and what you have to spend.

The moral is, don’t let cost prevent you from beginning a new hobby that you may find enjoyable. Buy one piece per month, or one piece per three months if need be, and choose more carefully.
Additionally, don’t assume that simply because you only make a thousand dollars a month, that you’re not able to begin a collection that will be a delight to you and may actually contain some lovely pieces over time.