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I've been selling cookie jars since 1989. I started out collecting these fun pieces of art to sell in my shop in Chicago. I  purchased anything that was in the shape of a cookie jar. Because I wanted as many as I could get. I will say that I purchased them with a chip or imperfections. Of course back then all cookie jars were vintage. So being they were mostly used, some did have damage. But remember.... Condition, condition, condition. Condition will effect the value. Mint will command a higher price. I do know better now! Mind you.......... Cookie jars were made to hold cookies for children young and old. So, they were lovingly used. So they may have a chip, crack or hairline. Decide if you only want mint or if a minor damaged piece will be OK. You have to make up your mind as to that.

First collect what you like. Not just what's available. This is key. Cookie jars take up a lot of space. If you are actively looking for cookie jars for your collection, pick out a theme. There are many avenues to go down. Be it old or new. In the shapes of: Black Americana, advertising, Shawnee, McCoy, American Bisque, buildings, people, animals, holidays, Characters, crocks and so on. There are some great artist cookie jars out there. This is a cookie jar of myself that was a gift from my friend Kathy Wolfe. She made this cookie jar for me of myself with my Doberman " Nicci".

Also, research your new hobby. Remember knowage is power! Buy as many books on cookie jars that are available to you. The library has a section on collectibles. Check them out. There are some fine cookie jar books by, Mike Schneider, Mark & Ellen Supnick, The Roerig's and Ermagene Westfall. Read them and study the pictures. This may help you if you are at a flea market and you see an interesting cookie jar. It will help if you know the value price. It could also help you if you run into a reproduction. These are out there left and right. Many are on Ebay. BEWARE of: Hull Little Red Riding Hood. Shawnee Muggsy, Winnie, Smiley & JoJo the clown. McCoy indian and teepee. Just to name a few. If it's too good to be true. Well, you know how that goes.

Good Luck! And happy hunting! If ever in Chicago, stop in at: "Jazz'e Junque Inc." Chicago's 1st cookie jar shop!