Very old George Eagle soda

[mgn5553]

I have a question:

I have an old George Eagle soda and I've been told it's extremely rare. It's in very, very fine condition.

I was here last year and thought of selling it. I was advised to contact the major auction houses. Well I did but I was nervous about sending it off and only fetching a crappy price. So at that time I decided to sit on it.

Also, one of the auction houses had told me in an email that it might bring $1,400. But prior to that I had attended a local bottle show in Ballston Spa, NY, and another big mucky muck in the bottle auction business actually looked at the bottle in person and told me if I hung onto it and the economy came back around I might get anywhere from $4,000 to $7,000 for it. That's another reason the $1,400 idea didn't sound very hot to me.

I think you can see all prior discussions and other photos of the bottle here by searching for "George Eagle."

Now my question: Notwithstanding the current crappy economy, does anybody think I could get like $2,000 for it ?

Thanks and regards.

Mark Nolan

 

[cyberdigger]

I've heard good things about those.. should fetch a couple grand easy! Whether this is the proper economic climate for such a transaction is up to the buyers.. []

 

[surfaceone]

Hey Mark,

Here's when last we saw your bottle: https://www.antique-bottles.net/forum/m-316924/mpage-1/key-/tm.htm.

I was left thinking, "Well, is he gonna take it outside or in a nice backlit natural light setting, and really try to capture the rapture of this glass?" But, no-o-o-o, he puts it askew on a threadbare towel...[8D]

You're lookin for the big bucks. Think of the presentation here. Then think remedial marketing. Are you gonna take it to Baltimore?

 

[botlguy]

I'm sorry but GREED is rearing it's UGLY head. I will leave it at that. I have MUCH more to say but won't.

 

[madpaddla]

Greed is a stinky cologne.

 

[appliedlips]

Put it in a window or go outside, get us a good picture and we will give you a good answer. My gut says it is an aqua or very light blue green.

 

[cowseatmaize]

Put it in a window or go outside, get us a good picture

I agree, it looks green in some and teal in others. The last two records I saw were $1600 on '08 and the same for Nov '10.

 

[blobbottlebob]

Greed is a stinky cologne.

Right on Mad. I think this is one of the funniest short sentences I've seen in awhile.

 

[mgn5553]

A friend of mine, Florence Sherman has breast cancer. She's a very, very fine woman.

There's a benefit for her on Saturday, March 5, at Saluto's Pub in Hudson Falls, NY. Additional info about the benefit is available on Facebook.

So ladies and gentlemen, therein lies the real reason behind my foul "scent of greed."

Thanks anyway...

 

[cowseatmaize]

That's an awesome thought if it's you consideration! Very generous indeed, I wish her well.
A private sale would be the best for that. Missionfish on ebay takes a big chunk before it gets to a charity. Auction houses and ebay of coarse take a chunk also.
Try and contact local clubs and see if there's interest. Let the locals view it first and they can pay right then. That will save 20%+ off the bat.
Just a thought.