Fantasy and fake beer cans are showing up online and at flea markets. The beer can label is reproduced on a plastic film that's applied to a common flat-top can (perhaps even an old rusted one) or to a fake cone-top can (converted from a brake fluid can). Over 135 different fakes, including rarities, have been offered for sale. These repros have an "orange peel" finish that won't fool experienced collectors, but they could certainly confuse beginners. (Beer Cans & Brewery Collectibles, April/May 2009)
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
FAKE BEER CANS
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It sure is a shame that these people go to such lengths to make a buck!!!
How can I get in touch with honest beer can collectors?I have lots of real ones.Pat from Buenos Aires, Argentina.(p.c.cutler@hotmail.com)
Just an FYI - Fake soda cans are also being produced using the same technique.
Beer can collecting was founded on trading of cans NOT selling for monetary gain. Now collecting cans is only for "show-offs" to tell others they have more money to waste. They should spend $ on something positive like help homeless or do something good in thier community. You think someone who blows hundreds of dollars on cans will cough up some pocket change for someone in need? - easy to answer - of course not - they are only converned about the "attaboy" pat on the back they get when dumping a load of cash on a can. I'd give my money to the fake can people any day.
I have over 10 replica cone top and flat top cans. They are excellent and some worth 100's of dollars. Most in the $50 range. If you can find an original dittocan they are worth alot of money.
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