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Metal Milk Jug

Metal Milk Jug
« on: August 02, 2013, 05:28:05 PM »
I found this metal milk jug in a unit I bought today of which I'll be posting a pic of later. It has been painted, heavy rust on top and bottom but no holes. Its about 3 ft tall, big for what it is I'd assume. Anyone have any experience with these and what I could expect to sell for?


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Re: Metal Milk Jug
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2013, 05:46:10 PM »
My guess, in that condition, $10-20. If you restore it, $50-100.

Would make a cool ash tray.

Re: Metal Milk Jug
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2013, 06:20:25 PM »
I think as is, if you get a $20 offer, take it and run! It's not worth the cost of restoring.

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Re: Metal Milk Jug
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2013, 06:44:24 PM »
You could always cut a hole in the lid and put padding around it. Then you could take it with you on camping trips.

Re: Metal Milk Jug
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2013, 08:25:40 PM »
I agree with Travis. There are upcycling opportunities here! Pad the top and turn it into a bar stool..

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Re: Metal Milk Jug
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2013, 09:23:18 PM »
Looks like a lot of people on eBay are putting bright paint jobs with pictures of flowers or cows on them and asking $100+.

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Re: Metal Milk Jug
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2013, 12:20:27 AM »
Looks like a lot of people on eBay are putting bright paint jobs with pictures of flowers or cows on them and asking $100+.

Well, not totally accurate, some are asking $30.  More importantly....here's what they are actually selling (or not selling for)....the completeds...


http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=metal+milk+jug&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc

Re: Metal Milk Jug
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2013, 12:45:47 AM »
Thanks all. A 20 dollar bill seems accurate if not hopeful.


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