post-war guys...your oddball items?

[ALR-bishop]

How are coke caps judged condition wise ? Are there "unissued" caps out there that were never affixed to a bottle ? "Proofs" that are unbent or crimped ?. If opened, what would be difference from poor to mint or near mint ? Did people collecting them originally have special methods for removing caps with minimal damage ?

[RobertC]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

How are coke caps judged condition wise ? Are there "unissued" caps out there that were never affixed to a bottle ? "Proofs" that are unbent or crimped ?. If opened, what would be difference from poor to mint or near mint ? Did people collecting them originally have special methods for removing caps with minimal damage ?

I've never really been concerned with condition, since I just collect the ones with Hank Aaron. I have seen a few unused caps. I suppose a bottle cap collector would be more concerned with condition than a player collector. I just think they are a just another fun way to get vintage pieces to go along with my Aaron cards. I am always looking for some I don't have. One comes up every now and then - I picked up a Coke 16 ounce cap this morning.