It goes without saying that everybody is aware of Coke. Generations of us have been raised in sight of the ubiquitous red and white symbol which is unavoidable in the media and in stores across the country. As we go on living in a world full of all sorts of Coca Cola marketing, it is clear that this brand name is not just important to those who love the taste of the product. It is highly significant to collectors, who amass Coke collectibles, digging them up anyplace they can, looking eagerly for exciting new treasures, and decorating their houses with them.

Many individuals feel good when they look over Coke collectibles. Indeed, the long running slogan "Have a Coke and a smile!" has worked its way into our collective consciousness. That is not the only instances of the beverage company hiring savvy marketing people. Coke has long used Saint Nicholas to draw people to their product. Indeed, some fans claim the twentieth century version of Santa came entirely from the omnipresence of Coke advertising.

Aside from these pictures, Coca-Cola collectibles are available back to the 1800s but these items are from the high priced collector. After 1970 there have been many Coca Cola collectibles that have been reproduced or copied to look like the older items and sold as originals. Calendars, trays and the like have been copied to just about perfection where even an expert is sometimes tricked into believing they are the real thing.

The fakes don't stop with the most expensive items, however. From bottles to coolers, reproductions abound in this area. Some items were made to look old, but never existed as originals. Collectors refer to these items as "fantasies." Fantasies items range from belt buckles to bottle shaped knives and often make their way into antique shops, flea markets and shows. Even though most dealers don't intentionally sell them to dupe their customers, these fakes do eventually get passed on to uneducated collectors as authentic Coca Cola collectibles.

Some people's interest lies in Pepsi collectibles. For your own protection and that of others, you should buy big ticket items only from vendors you can truly rely on, and get the items in your collection appraised by someone with unquestioned expertise before you attempt to make a high priced sale.

When collecting Coca Cola items you will do fine as long you are aware that reproductions and fantasy items do exist. There are many original Coke items that are not expensive and you can find them in old or new versions. This gives you a way to begin collecting the Coca Cola items that you love.

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