Many folks see the boom in cookie jar prices as a way to unscrupulously make an extra buck or even hundreds of extra bucks. Reproduction jars seem to be the cause of much consternation. Also, it s unfortunate for the new collector whose knowledge hasn t reached the level needed to help them in determining the authenticity of a jar. Other collectors, while perhaps not endorsing all reproductions, see the honestly represented, reasonably priced reproductions as options to expand their collections.
Some collectors even prefer the reproduction jars.
Not everyone can afford or even find the more elusive jars. WHAT in their collection. Unlicensed jars, while not being as hot a topic as reproduction jars, still must be given consideration. Not all makers are spending the money to license jars, while others are. If this is an important issue to you, be sure of what you are buying before you make your purchase.