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There are many collectable items on the market today. It seems that some people look for the right thing to collect and others have collections started for them through gifts or inheritance. One of the collectables that has been popular for years is the cookie jar. The cookie jar is an item that finds it way into most kitchens. This is because there is such a wide selection to choose from. The cookie jar makes an excellent hostess gift, especially around holiday time. The cookie jar is also a traditional wedding shower gift.The cookie jar dates back many years. There are several companies that have specialized in creating a new cookie jar each year for collectors. Many of these creations are of a limited number so the value increases rapidly through the years. An extensive collection of this type of cookie jar can be worth thousands of dollars. Often times at estate sales and auctions the cookie jar is one of the first items to be carefully looked over. Some of the manufactures of the collectable cookie jar have a small detail altered on certain jars to raise their value. This might be something as simple as different eye color on the cookie jar that is in an animal shape, or increasing or decreasing the number of decorative objects that are on the cookie jar. The cookie jar is so popular because it is also functional. It seems that most kitchens that you walk into have a cookie jar on the counter. This does not mean that there is a supply of cookies in this kitchen. Most people store a variety of things in the cookie jar. For some families the cookie jar contains lunch money that can be grabbed as needed. For other families the cookie jar is the storage area for car keys and extra house keys. There are also families that use the cookie jar to place cookies in. The cookie jar can be as simple as a plastic storage container or decorative cardboard box. It can also be as ornate and valuable as fine jewelry. If you are considering a collection the cookie jar is a popular route to go. One of the draw backs of having a cookie jar collection is that they do require space. Also the cookie jar collection is best displayed in the kitchen area, so keep the size of your kitchen in mind if you are going to start collecting them.
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