Are you new to collecting?
Here are some tips to get you started. Get much more information as a
member.
Places to find stuff:
- Pepsi Fest, East Coast Pepsi Connection and Pepsi
Celebration
- Yard Sales
- Flea Markets
- Antique Shops
- eBay
- Garage Sales
- Trading for or buying from fellow collectors
- Websites
Things to look for:
- Mountain Dew hillbilly items from the 1950s and
1960s
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- Bottles, signs, dolls, megaphones, snow globes, cans, clocks, sample
cups, fountain handles, lighters, coins...
- Pepsi Cola items
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- Radios, bottles, cone top cans, signs, lighters, patches, paper
items, containers, novelties, toys, money clips...
- Diet Pepsi items
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- pins, cups, bottles, cans, menu boards, clocks, signs,
patches
- Slice items
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- pins, chairs, signs, cups, patches
- Patio items
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- bottles, cans, cups, patches
- Evervess items
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- clocks, bottles, pins, trays
Things to beware of:
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Do you know the difference between authentic Pepsi memorabilia,
reproduced items and fantasy items? Knowing the difference could save you money. Authentic
items are or were made by or under the authorization of the Pepsi Cola Company. Reproductions are
made by others and are copies of authentic items made to fool buyers. Fantasy items use the Pepsi
Cola name and may include actual Pepsi logos and advertising slogans but were not part of Pepsi
promotions - in other words, someone made them up! Any of these items could be included in
your collection if you like them and feel they are fairly priced. But, what you pay should
reflect what they are. Some older authentic items can be quite expensive (these are the ones that
often are reproduced). Reproductions might be nice for less costly decorating - but you need
guidelines to tell the difference. Fantasy items are often cute and desirable for
decorating. It helps if you know and trust the person you are buying from, but often you do
not. Being a member of the Pepsi Cola Collectors Club helps you become more knowledgeable.
Yearly membership can help you save a lot when you want to buy authentic items for your
collection. Don't wait - join today!
We invite you to join the Pepsi Cola Collectors Club and
become an old pro at collecting.
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