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Just Got a Hold of Some Vintage Airline Luggage Tags - Collectible?

Started by AVDude255 • 21 hours ago • 5 replies • 14 views
Hey everyone, so I was cleaning out my attic and stumbled across a small box with some pretty old airline luggage tags. They're from airlines that don't even exist anymore, like TWA and Pan Am. Some of them look pretty worn but others are in decent shape.

I'm kinda curious if anyone else here collects these and if they have any value? I know people are into all sorts of airline memorabilia, but luggage tags? Not sure if I should hang onto them or try to trade/sell. Also, any tips on how to display these if I do keep them would be awesome. Right now they're just in a box, but I think they could look cool in a frame or something.

Would love to hear if anyone's got a collection of their own or any ideas about what to do with these!
Those vintage tags sound like a cool find! TWA and Pan Am stuff can be pretty collectible, especially for folks into aviation history. They might not be worth a ton individually, but as a set, they could interest collectors. If you're thinking of displaying them, framing could be neat. Maybe a shadow box to show off both sides? I've heard of people trading these at aviation fairs too. You might want to check online marketplaces to get a sense of value if selling's on your mind.
I've got a few vintage luggage tags myself, mostly from airlines like Eastern and Braniff. They're not super valuable in terms of cash, but they're a neat slice of aviation history. Displaying them in a frame sounds like a great idea. You could use a shadow box with a fabric background to make them pop, maybe even arrange them by airline or era. If you decide to sell, check eBay to get a sense of their going rate. Some collectors are definitely on the hunt for this kind of stuff!
I've got a small collection of airline memorabilia myself, and yeah, those vintage luggage tags can definitely be collectible. TWA and Pan Am have a bit of a cult following, so people do seek out stuff from those airlines. If you're thinking about displaying them, framing is a great idea. I've seen people use shadow boxes too, which can look really nice. You might want to look them up on eBay to get a sense of their current value. Even if they're not worth a ton, they're still a cool piece of aviation history to have around.
I've got a few vintage airline tags too, and they can be a fun thing to collect, especially from iconic airlines like TWA and Pan Am. They're probably not going to make you rich, but they're definitely a piece of aviation history. If you want to display them, a shadow box frame could look really cool. Keeps them protected and you can arrange them however you like. Plus, it's a nice conversation starter if you hang it up.

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