A Day in the life of a German Beer Stein Collector

A Day in the life of a German Beer Stein Collector

A Day in the life of a German Beer Stein Collector will vary depending on where that person is in their life. For the older ones that do not have to live in the dog eat dog world of earning a living, life is slower and more enjoyable. For those that have yet to retire, they still have to earn a living so they can enjoy the finer things in life.

 

The age after retirement is the most enjoyable and rewarding time for a German beer stein collector. They have the time to wander around looking for the rare and often overlooked steins in the flea markets, antique stores and of course online.

This can be done in nearly every corner of the country. For those that really enjoy the hunt for old German beer steins, the famous road trips are an enjoyable pastime. This can be done in a car, truck or in a mobile home. The places to visit first are the old German settlements that are scattered across the nation. This is the land of immigrants and they tend to settle with their own kind when this country was young and still do to some extent today.

 

These little towns have yearly festivals that people can visit and see the rich history of the town along with numerous relics that are for sale. These are the places the old German beer stein collectors love to visit. Most of the owners know what they have, but a few do not. This allows for great deals to be found on forgotten works of art.

 

For those times they are not on the road, the German beer stein collectors can clean and inspect their collection. While handling them daily is not recommended for the older ones, some cleaning or at least dusting should be done. To do avoid this chore some collectors place them inside a glass cabinet. This allows them to be on display while still protected from the elements.

Whether the collector is young or old, one thing they all have in common is doing research on the German beer steins in their collection. Not every one of them will have a rich history that can be discovered, but many do. This is generally an enjoyable time of searching out the truth of who owned the old steins and where it has passed on its path to your doorstep.

 

This is also a great source of conversation when friends and family for an event or just a celebration. This is when the German beer stein collectors feel their collection is well worth the time and effort they have invested in it. They love to tell the tales of where the old steins came from and how they were able to obtain them.

 

A day in the life of a German beer stein collector would not be complete without the stories behind the steins themselves. This is where the enjoyment and pride of the collection is most often felt. The money spent on it is generally never thought about or brought up, just the pride of the collection.