How can I start collecting Fostoria glass? Learn how to start collecting Fostoria glass. You have to educate yourself on the glasswares. That is where the reference books come in. You won't find too many...
You have to educate yourself on the glasswares. That is where the reference books come in. You won't find too many fakes out there, because of the production methods that were used. It was a very labor intensive process to create the glassware. They were handmade.
As far as starting out in your collection, I would say visit an antique mall or an antique dealer. Look for Fostoria glasswares that you like. From there, buy books and study them. Find out how many pieces of the one you bought were made. That's where the internet comes in. Once you know of a pattern you like, you can see how many are being sold. You can see what dealer's are charging for the pieces.
E-bay is a good place to go. However, in order to not get ripped off, you must study and know about Fostoria glass. I have been fortunate with my experiences on e-bay.
