16 years old is a good age to start collecting... keep it up. That is about the age that I started at it, and it has been a part of my life since. Set a pace for yourself, and a direction... this hobby can be a bit overwhelming! Keep in mind that it is always best to collect good quality items... quality over quantity in my opinion. The hobby is a tight group of collectors that I have found to be respectable and thoughtful people, so don't hesitate to ask questions along the way.
Hi Mike,
You didn't mention what the "deal" was but I LOVE your bottle and would love to own it.....just checked it out in my books and Polak's Third Edition lists the price as $500-$700 Better still the 5th edition of Polak's Antique Trader lists it for $1000.00-$1500.00!!
Regards