Did you know that a vintage metal lunch box, once sold for $ 13,225?
If the answer is no, then you are probably relatively new to the world of the collector's lunch boxes. By the way, was the box in question Isolina auction in 2003 sold in excellent condition overall. It must be said that this award - which included the prize - is an exception to the rule, like most vintage pieces sell for between $ 30 - $ 300. Depending on condition and exact unit in questionPrices may far exceed that amount.
Probably the oldest piece of carton collection by Mickey Mouse is the year 1935. This was an oval design with a pull-pull and has been on the market long before the mass ascension in popularity in metallic structures, which occurred during 1950. This period has seen enormous success for the largest American manufacturer Thermos, Aladdin Industries, and Ohio were friendly. Aladdin has been responsible for the Hopalong Cassidy box (jewel collection 'in 1951) and the AmericanThermos has taken up this theme with a series of cowboy Roy Rogers-based design from 1953.
In value terms, 1950 are often the most interesting to collectors. For example, an original and mint condition box Superman in 1954 sold for $ 5,000 in 2005. It 'important to note that different versions of the same basic designs have often been published. For example, nine versions of Roy in the period were published until 1957. For this reason it is important to reviewexact year of construction before you buy or sell.
Finally, it is interesting to note that the events of the world will sometimes increase the value of the boxes. An example is the 1977 King Kong is a collector's item, which tripled in value since the terrorist attacks of 9 / 11. Why? As the drawing shows King Kong is not placed on the Empire State Building, but the World Trade Center.
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