One of the neatest things about the Internet is the buying opportunities it offers to those of us who love shopping for a great deal on an antique ice chest. And whether you are a collector or a dealer, great deals can be found every day, as long as you are watching for them! While you probably have your own favorite types, all of these great ice chests are fun, collectible, and not too hard to find a good deal on. If you are paying attention that is!

Coke and Pepsi-Cola Ice Chests

Vintage Coke and Pepsi Cola items are always in demand, and ice chests are no different. Made out of metal and built to last, these ice chests recall a time past, full of fun memories for those who experienced them. When shopping for antique, name brand ice chests, watch for the ones that have their original inserts. These are more authentic, which is great for collectors, and are worth more, which is great for dealers.

Solid Wood Ice Chests

If your tastes lean more toward older ice chests, like those from the late 1800s and early 1900s, you'll probably have to pay a bit more than you would for the retro 1950s Cola chests! But of course if you are a collector or dealer, that's okay - especially if you get a great deal. For example, right now there is an eBay listing for an antique oak ice chest that was for sale in the in 1900 Sears Catalogue. At $795 the price is about right for an antique ice chest with the original finish from  this era, and would be a nice purchase for a collector.

Accessories

No matter what type of antique ice chest you collect, you don't want to forget the accessories. Catalogues, ads, and original hardware and accessories can often be picked up for a song. These make great additions to the chests you already have, and can complete the ones you already have that are missing pieces. And of course, it's always fun to collect and hold onto accessories for the antique ice chests that you don't have yet, but are on your wish list.