I'm not a licensed appraiser or anything like that but I collect antiques and flip merchandise, too. I also own a copy of the bottle you are referring to which I purchased in a boxed lot of decanters, sixteen for $2. I've sold a few of them and here's what I've found:
1) The market is completely subjective. For instance, the highest amount I sold one for was a Jim Beam pot belly stove decanter for $15. It sold because a pot belly stove collector wanted it and it being a decanter had nothing to do with the sale.
2) Most decanters have relatively low values and are difficult to get rid of. There are no doubt some exceptions but the one you have is fairly common. Mine isn't the only one I've seen.
3) If you want to make a couple of bucks off it your best best is to list in on an auction site and pad the price with a handling fee. Start the bidding at one penny to attract attention....or sell it in a yard sale.
4) I know one serious decanter collector. He has over 5,000 decanters and won't even bid on them at auctions unless he can get at least six for a dollar. He considers them an investment for 20 years from now but says he has a few that have had private offers of upwards of $200.
 I wish I had better news for you because it would be good news for me, too. They're pretty and look like they should have a higher value but they usually don't.
I am desperately wanting to know more about this bottle!!! I have only been able to find a small amount of info about it. I am assuming it is rare, because I can't find anyone ANYWHERE on the internet that has one. Can someone HELP ME!!!!!!!!????????
Does anyone know anything
I'm not a licensed appraiser
I'm not a licensed appraiser or anything like that but I collect antiques and flip merchandise, too. I also own a copy of the bottle you are referring to which I purchased in a boxed lot of decanters, sixteen for $2. I've sold a few of them and here's what I've found:
1) The market is completely subjective. For instance, the highest amount I sold one for was a Jim Beam pot belly stove decanter for $15. It sold because a pot belly stove collector wanted it and it being a decanter had nothing to do with the sale.
2) Most decanters have relatively low values and are difficult to get rid of. There are no doubt some exceptions but the one you have is fairly common. Mine isn't the only one I've seen.
3) If you want to make a couple of bucks off it your best best is to list in on an auction site and pad the price with a handling fee. Start the bidding at one penny to attract attention....or sell it in a yard sale.
4) I know one serious decanter collector. He has over 5,000 decanters and won't even bid on them at auctions unless he can get at least six for a dollar. He considers them an investment for 20 years from now but says he has a few that have had private offers of upwards of $200.
 I wish I had better news for you because it would be good news for me, too. They're pretty and look like they should have a higher value but they usually don't.
I am desperately wanting to