Amber Lightning jar question

[sparrow75]

This jar is at an auction, so I was wondering what would be a high end value for this jar, assuming its in excellent shape?Thanks! [attachment=IMG_20140516_211409.JPG]

 

[MNJars]

I would say based on similar recent sales on ebay and other sites, $50-$60 would be high end. I think you could get one on ebay with a small amount of patience for under $50.... It looks like it has a little whittle which is nice, but something looks funny about the lid on that jar. The color doesn't look like it matches.

 

[sparrow75]

Great, thanks. Any other clue i can use to make sure its the correct lid?

 

[coreya]

I agree and the lid looks like a clear one from the angle which decreases the value some.

 

[sparrow75]

Thanks folks, that helps a lot.

 

[botlguy]

Yea, be patient, amber LIGHTNINGs come up a lot. Pick an outstanding one and pay the bucks.

 

[sparrow75]

You all were right....had a clear lid on it. Funny thing is, auctioneer said it was worth $400-$500 and that it was the holy grail of jars for collectors.....sold for $125!

 

[botlguy]

You all were right....had a clear lid on it. Funny thing is, auctioneer said it was worth $400-$500 and that it was the holy grail of jars for collectors.....sold for $125!

Way more than it was worth, in my opinion.

 

[sparrow75]

Yeah, I agree....I think the miss information the auctioneer provided influenced the selling price.

 

[botlguy]

Yeah, I agree....I think the miss information the auctioneer provided influenced the selling price.

Unfortunately, that's his job. Apparently, he did it well.