Advice on antique values

[Flyinfool]

My parents have an old J.C. Higgens cooler that was bought in the early 50s.

Does anyone know if it has any collector value?

What it may be worth?

I searched all of Craigs list and ebay but could not find one similar.

[Yammer Dan]

I have a silver Coleman that looks a lot like that. I just know its OLD!!

[Flyinfool]

I know my dad bought this cooler before he was married in '55.

 

Anything JC Higgens is made by someone else. JC Higgens was a Sears house brand.

 

So it is very possible that it is actually a Colman.

[RedRider]

If it will keep beer cold, it has value.

 

RR

[RandyR]

If it will keep beer cold, it has value.

 

RR

 

I'll trade you a 6-pack of empties for one full one?

[kevin5549]

I found this on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-JC-Higgins-Cooler-/160697122622#ht_500wt_715

160.00 bucks.

[Flyinfool]

I found this on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-JC-Higgins-Cooler-/160697122622#ht_500wt_715

160.00 bucks.

I saw that one to.

It is not the same model as what we have.

 

I did confirm that it was bought new in '55.

 

If we can not sell it I may just use it on my trailer that will be pulled by a vintage bike.

 

Jeff

It has had many hundreds if not thousands of beers kept cold in it over the years.

So whats it worth to you?

 

 

Just from the changes in insulating technology over the years, I would guess that it does not have near the insulation value of something new.

[bongobobny]

Yes it has some value as a collector piece to the right person but you won't be able to retire or take a vacation on it...

[Scooter Bob]

Just from the changes in insulating technology over the years, I would guess that it does not have near the insulation value of something new.

 

Just have to drink 'em faster I guess. No big deal.

[Flyinfool]

Beer is bad........

[RedRider]

Beer is bad........

 

Perhaps, but COLD beer is good.

 

RR