What do you consider your most valuable items?
Valuable in what way? I think the most touching thing was when I was given a bag of candy that was on a NASA mission in 1981. It was given to me by a man who worked for the agency at the time.

The flag toppers are pretty valuable and can sell anywhere from $65. to $250.+ There are a total of 33, although many people are aware of only 32. The thirty-third is the rarest --a little M & M guy holding an M & M flag. I only know one other person that has this topper -- although I am sure there are more out there.

The four U.S. Toppers

Are those two toppers your "Holy Grail"?
No -- the earliest M & M advertising we've been able to document were two matchbooks from USO Clubs during WWII. I have seen a picture, but don't have one. That's my Holy Grail!

How do you display your collectibles?
I had inherited a china closet and put rows of toppers in there, but it soon was filled up and I went to Plan B -- wristwatch cases! I keep an eye out for used store display cases, which are the perfect size for displaying toppers. They are vertical with many acrylic shelves and usually have a light. And most important --don't take up a lot of space.

I bought an industrial size roll of Saran Wrap and totally re-wrapped every dispenser even those not in a box. This keeps them clean and easy to dust.

We have a three-level home, the lower level is devoted to M & M collectibles. I try hard to keep the other areas free of M & M items and not "contaminate" the living room with the collectibles.

Next >>
Popular Collectibles/Club; 3-D Peek Eggs for 2004 ; Toppers; About Ginny;