Coca-Cola America 250 Commemorative 8oz Glass Bottle
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Era / Decade
2020s (specifically 2024–2026 era); this bottle celebrates the upcoming US Semiquincentennial in 2026.
Material
Georgia Green tinted glass with a plastic shrink-wrap Applied Color Label (ACL).
Condition
Fair to Good. The bottle is empty and missing its crown cap. There is visible dirt/residue inside and slight wear to the label edges.
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Coca-Cola items have a massive collector base, this is a modern, non-rare item that is recently or currently available in retail markets.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$3.00 - $8.00 (Low: $2, Mid: $5, High: $10 if cleaned/mint).
Estimated Retail Value
$1.50 - $2.50 (Original retail price of a full bottle).
Comparable Sales
Single empty modern commemorative bottles typically sell for $3-$7 plus shipping on eBay. Full/sealed versions of similar patriotic limited editions often fetch $10-$15.
Description
Empty 8 fl oz (237 ml) iconic glass Coca-Cola bottle featuring a patriotic 'America 250' commemorative label. The label design incorporates the American flag stars and stripes motif in red, white, and blue, celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary. Classic hobbleskirt bottle shape with light green tint.
Key Features
Commemorative 250th-anniversary branding, patriotic Americana theme, classic Georgia Green glass, highly recognizable branding.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard Coca-Cola 'Dynamic Ribbon' logo, official America 250 partnership logo, 8oz volume markings. High confidence in authenticity; these are mass-produced contemporary commemoratives.
Flaws to Note
Bottle is unsealed/empty; original cap is missing; internal residue/cloudiness requires cleaning; potential for minor scratches on the plastic label wrap.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for collectors), Facebook Marketplace (local pick-up to avoid shipping costs), or Etsy (if bundled as 'vintage-style' decor).
Selling Tips
Thoroughly clean the interior with warm soapy water and a bottle brush to remove the 'film' at the bottom. Price as part of a lot (3-6 bottles) to make shipping costs worthwhile for a buyer. Use keywords like 'Patriotic', 'Americana', and 'Semiquincentennial'.