Conehead wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2017 2:55 pm
All sizes of Cone Tops, including Soda and International.
Have just recently started adding breweriana that has a cone pictured in it.
Breweriana that has a bowling theme.
Jim
2 out of 3 in 1 picture.....
Thanks for posting those Scott.
That P.O.C. is one of the reason I wanted to start collecting the Bowling/Beer signs. I saw that sign about 15 years ago and thought it was great. I didn't buy it and later wished I did. I don't look real hard for them, but someday I'll find another.
Narragansett steel cans (including sub-brands from Cranston: Boh, Croft, Krueger, Haffenreffer, etc.)
Cone tops from New England, including quarts
Trays from New England
Ruppert steel cans (including Ruppert Virginia and sub-brands Esslinger, Yankee, etc)
98% on grade but I do have a few dumpers and indoor offgrade.
Always looking for
Also: Ruppert, pre-Pro New England trays, New England cones and quarts.
The first can brewed and canned in each country...
Then the first can brewed and canned for each country...
Then a can brewed and canned in/for a significant part of each country - state, province, territory, colony, lander, prefecture, cultural region (Tibet) islands (Faroe, Niue, Shetland,...)
And distractions such as:
anchor cans - Dad served in the Navy
Polar Bear cans - my alma mater's mascot
castle cans - I am a architect
star cans - a brand name that encompasses the earth
cans that feature the globe - Atlas...
and as my wife would say - too many other excuses for why a can is on the shelves!
Expired once again in Portland ...
Still musing about cans
So far, 47 legitimate collection descriptions (with leaving off the random commentaries). Up to seven pages. Even if the BCCA editors don't like the concept of the article, I think it's made for some interesting reading here on the RB site. Some are downright funny. Some are concepts that haven't generally been thought of. Everyone that posts will be included in the submission. I will keep checking and when I feel it's run its course, I'll post the final assembly in PDF format. Here's the the latest (up to Mark (expired)). Thanks to all.
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The list to follow is based on my preferences in order of most desired.
1. Silver Bar
2. Quarts
3. Metallic color set cans
4. Olive Drab
5. Other Florida flats and cones
6. Houston flats and cones
7. American gallons (only with painted lids)
8. Various flats and cones in various sizes that I just like.
9. Crowntainers
On-grade only, all original preferred and always seeking correct matching caps.
I don't have a narrow niche or specialty... if I did, I would get to the point of only being able to add a can or two each year to the collection. I would get bored of that, quit collecting, and take up golf much to my dismay.
I do limit myself to domestic 12 oz flats up to straight steel tabs, with a focus on the later. That way I can enjoy collecting, the hunt, and actually being able to add to my collection in a reasonable fashion.
When I got back into the hobby in the early 00's, I was collecting everything.
I settled down to New England, New York, New Jersey, California cans, flats, cones, bottles, etc.
Now that I have run out of room, my collecting niche is cans that I have bought or drank or friends gave me.
All so called "current" cans, big cans, 16 ounce plus.
Last time I checked I have 197 different 24/25 ounce cans from this century (the 21st, I believe).
Plus several hundred more of 12, 16 and on up to 5 litre.
1. 12 oz cans only
2. USA cans only (although I do have a few foreign cans hanging around)
3. Cones that I like (with a bias towards OH cans)
4. Flats that I like (with a bias towards OH cans)
5. Early tabs that must have the tab intact
Notes:
1. I am not a variation collector. With a few exceptions, If the difference can't be seen from a few feet away, I don't go after it.
2. I've been known to buy a can, put it on the shelf. Then quickly decide I don't like the way it looks, so off to the sale tote it goes. If I don't like it for some reason, it's outta here!
3. Love vanity and tax stamp lids
4. Have a strong bias towards really clean cans. Yes, I'm one of those guys that sometimes pays ridiculously stupid premiums for ultra clean cans.
5. I try to always remember, it's a hobby. Keep it fun.
Bob
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Flats, cones & early tabs. Ohio cans, ultra clean cans & shine. East coast cans. Rare rust. And, whatever else catches my eye.
I'm surprised that nobody's mentioned set cans yet, as they are very popular and I know several guys on the board who collect them avidly . . . Schmidt's, Pfeiffer, Gretz, Red Top, Meister Brau, Esslinger, Rainier Jubilees, etc.
Yes, I know of at least four members that collect the earliest sets of one type or another. They have yet to post anything. Or maybe they're aware of the thread and just choose not to participate. Entirely their call. There's no obligation for anybody.
mtracy64 wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2017 10:31 am
I'm surprised that nobody's mentioned set cans yet, as they are very popular and I know several guys on the board who collect them avidly . . . Schmidt's, Pfeiffer, Gretz, Red Top, Meister Brau, Esslinger, Rainier Jubilees, etc.
Marc
I know it is only one, but Number 3 on my list copied from above.
Cone Tops, including minor variations, though I haven't started with the bulb tops yet (Conehead will convert me one day!)
Ohio flats and tabs (generally mid-seventies and older)
OI cans (a passing fancy has turned into a minor obsession), including minor variations, though I do not collect different MPC codes
Midwest and East Coast stuff I like
Half Quarts (straight steel and older)
Whatever else interests me, which also includes cans with sentimental value, mostly related to other Rusty Bunchers
MI-Cans wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2017 10:50 am
Yes, I know of at least four members that collect the earliest sets of one type or another. They have yet to post anything. Or maybe they're aware of the thread and just choose not to participate. Entirely their call. There's no obligation for anybody.
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Yes, I agree, no obligation whatsoever. However, I would have expected sets to be listed by quite a few people, especially in the aftermath of the huge find of Jubilees.
Either way, an obviously good topic has turned out even better than anticipated. Even guys I know collect things I wasn't aware of.
Steve Fernandes - MOST WANTED TEXAS CANS - Southern Select J-Spout upgrade, , Grand Prize O/I with solid red circle (does it really exist???), Grand Prize "Premio Gordo"
I collect a bit of everything. I tend to fixate on certain breweries. Once I've added one, I don't need everything from the brewery, just a sampling of everything, like a can, bottle, tray, sign, tap knob and other stuff. Some brewing companies I've acquired substantial collections, while others are quite small. Anyways, it keeps my options open and I'll never run out of things to look for.
I'm up to 55 entries so far. I appreciate the compliments on the post. I'm enjoying it as much if not more than the rest of you. If you haven't posted your collecting niche yet, maybe find some time this weekend to post. Can be as simple or as complicated as you choose.
Thanks everyone!
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You could always have this put into RUSTlings..it would be a great read!
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For Rustlings, Chris has but to say the word and it's his. For a Chapter version, I can add the author's name to each comment if requested to do so. And if it's too big for the newsletter, I can always produce it as a downloadable PDF file.
I'm in no rush to get it done as there are still some prominent names missing from the posting. As I stated before, there's nothing obligatory about this project. I know that some visit the site on a regular basis while others may not get to it until the weekends. I'll just wait until I'm satisfied there won't be any more additions before I finalize it.
WV cans and other breweriana, cans with WV tax lids
Carling Black Label and other Carling/Carling National cans
Cans from states around WV (KY, MD, OH, PA, VA)
Over the last several years my collecting interests have changed because I have come to realize that the most important aspect of the hobby, for me, is going out and digging cans. I now focus on cans in the following order......
1. Cans that I have personally dug. Each one of these treasures is a trip back to the place and time where it was found. It is a chance to relive the moment of the find whether it was alone or with digging buddies. I will now sell my indoor example of a can when I dig a replacement provided the condition is "acceptable".
2. Cans that my buddies have dug. These cans have stories too. The stories are told here on this board, at shows and elsewhere and many times represent a story about "the can that got away". P.S. Ed.... I need a Leidig's.
3. Any nice condition dumper (with an emphasis on pre-war) even if I don't know the story. These cans are examples of how truly clean some dumpers can be and the story only imagined.
I am think of starting a new niche. Micro-brew stickers.
I have quite a few categories that I collect. Here is the list:
1. 12 oz flats and hard to find tabs/zips. Emphasis on cans from Minnesota and Wisconsin, but have cans from all over US (especially if there a several versions of flat tops to collect).
2. Set cans (Schmidt, Pfieffers, Blatz Christmas cans).
3. Small flats (7-8oz.).
4. 16 oz. Flats and Tabs from Minnesota.
5. Cones from Minnesota.
6. Most of my cans are Grade 1 or better.
I just looked at the latest pdf download, so a couple of comments:
Sizes: add 25 ounce, all from Anheuser-Busch for the past 4-5 years and 25.4 ounce for all the Fosters beer and ale from Texas. Also the one gallon cans from the 60s and 70s. Perhaps even the British party cans of 4, 5 and 7 pints.
Beverage type: add "Ice" with many different brands plus "Dry" which was quite popular in the 80s and 90s. Maybe also Porter which was traditional and recently revived by the craft brewers.
Breweriana: add Glasses and mugs; also wooden boxes and cardboard containers for multi-packs (6/12/24/30 etc.)
Although if none of the above was mentioned in the survey, that's okay. Maybe someone else will admit to collecting them.