|
|
|
Collecting lunchboxes contemporary and vintagePopular lunchboxes include television characters and famous personalities. In the 1900s, tobacco containers were specifically designed to be used as lunch boxes. These early lunchbox tobacco tins can bring a good price and are getting very rare. In the 1930s, manufacturer's begin producing containers for carrying your lunch. Types of lunchboxes include modern metal, vintage metal lunchboxes, vinyl and plastic. Lunchboxes are rated by collectors from 1 - 10 for condition and rarity Below is a widely excepted rating scale for collectible lunchboxes |
 7 (fine) Rarity 6-7 |
 4 (fair) Rarity 6-7 |
Condition Scale for Metal LunchboxesOriginal shipping carton has original tags and stickers no wear or damage. 10 (mint) Like brand new, no wear or damage.Bonus if with original tag and or stickers Smooth and shiny. 9 (near mint) No rust, very light minor scratches or nicks. All surfaces look and feel smooth and shiny. 8 (excellent) No rust, light scratching, minor wear, light edge wear 7 (fine) Some rust spots, more edge wear and worn spots, small dents. Lunchbox has no surface shine 6 (very good) Heavier rust damage, rims worn, larger dents, damaged latches or handles. 5 (good) Heavy wear and dents on outside, rust inside. Worn or damaged latches or handles. 4 (fair) Worn or damaged latches or handles. One good side only 3 (poor) Worn or damaged latches or handles. Two very bad sides 2(terrible) Faded, heavy rust and dents on outside, rusted, worn, on inside. Missing or broken handle or clasp. 1 (very worst) Surfaces have rusted out holes or painted over. Missing or broken handle Can't easily tell which lunchbox it is. |
|
Rarity Scale for Collecting Metal LunchboxesVery Rare, only a few known 9 - 8 Very hard to find, very desirable 7 - 6 Moderately hard to find, also very desirable 5 - 4 Fairly common now, but getting harder to find 3 - 1 Very common, a good place to start a collection |
|
