Today, folks are more likely to buy old crocks for their decorative value, putting them in a corner or stairwell or filling them with flowers. Crocks are set apart by their glazes. Some people only collect certain colors or patterns. Nearly every region of the country had a crockery works that used local clay, so regional differences can be important to collectors. Collectors will find a variety of crocks in lots of different colors, shapes and sizes.
Crocks are still quite easy to find at most antique shops and flea markets.