The variety of collectibles is extensive. For example, right now a lot of people like to collect a variety of things that have to do with soft drinks. Included in this category are unique soft drink cans or bottles, promotional items and sometimes even soda machines. Other possibilities are any items related to the beginning of the soft drink industry.

Of course bottles are one of the most common collectibles because they do not require much space and offer a great variety of styles and come in a wide price range appealing to more collectors' budgets. Bottles still containing the product are considered more desirable and will bring a higher price.

Some fans of soda related collectibles specialize in a single brand and there are many Pepsi fans. This drink was created by Caleb Bradham, a North Carolina druggist, in 1893 and originally was called "Brad's Drink." The familiar name was applied five years later. Old and rare bottles are prized but some very recent special editions bring good prices as well, such as an "Elvis" commemorative bottle only a few years old.

Bottles that represent a change are a valued item for collectors, such as the first no deposit no return bottles and early cans. Changes in shape, label and coloring also mark items of special interest. Some even collect the wooden cases that once held bottles or even some of the cardboard six pack holders with interesting designs.

Signs are another popular collectible. These can be outdoor signs made from wood or metal, or indoor display signs of various shapes, sizes and designs, or even murals when whole walls may be removed and sold. Some signs include lighting or clocks and are popular for their functionality. Condition is a huge factor in value and treasured collectibles are wooden signs that were stored indoors before much weathering and still in new condition.

There are collectors who specialize in Pepsi vending machines. A wide variety of different machines are on the market ranging from unsophisticated metal boxes which held ice and bottles up to higher tech modern machines. The most prized of the old vending machines are the ones which are still in working condition. These machines can range in price from under $100 for simple machines to thousands for machines that are especially rare.

Collectibles can be anything ranging from China to sweatshirts. Limited edition merchandise is usually made by soft drink companies and is easy to find online at auction sites or collectible specialists. Glasses and trays are the most affordable items to find and popular too. You can find a soda-related item of anything you can think of that would fit anyone's budget.

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