Five-gallon Punch Bowl Set

[debodun]

It's 15 inches in diameter and 8 inches tall and comes with 16 glass cups - everything in great condition (no cracks or chips). If I were to put it up for sale, what would be a reasonable price to ask?

 

[Aunt Marg]

Gosh, don't expect much, Deb.

$5 would be a steal (for you). Common glassware, regardless of age, doesn't fetch much.

Even if the set was cut crystal, I wouldn't hedge a lot on a return.

 

[Don M.]

Similar set........$7, plus a fortune to ship it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Arlington-Anchor-Hocking-Glass-Crystal-13-Piece-Punch-Bowl-Set-Cocktail-/313414687760?hash=item48f8f89c10:g:SCkAAOSw9s5f9kg9&nma=true&si=CfJ4Nr27S1ponMAxiloKepRItmU%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[Aneeda72]

Everyone had one of these in the ’50. We did. I think 5 bucks is a bit high but you might get it. Most people just use red cups now days

 

[debodun]

Similar set........$7, plus a fortune to ship it.

Yes, it would be costly to ship. The glass is thick - it must weigh 10 pounds at least not counting the cups.

 

[Sliverfox]

I had the complete set out at my yard sale,, couldn't give it away.

 

[Murrmurr]

There's some on eBay going for $30 to $60. Probably depends on the maker. You should try selling stuff there, debodun.

https://www.ebay.com/b/Punch-Bowl-Set/4208/bn_55192041

 

[debodun]

Too high shipping costs - would likely add a significant amount to the original cost.

 

[Don M.]

Yes, it would be costly to ship. The glass is thick - it must weigh 10 pounds at least not counting the cups.

About the Only place you might be able to sell something like this, for more than a few dollars, would be EBAY. That almost requires having a PAYPAL account attached to a credit card. Otherwise, such items usually wind up at Goodwill or the Salvation Army.

 

[bowmore]

I donated two punchbowl sets to Goodwill. I do not know if they might still be there

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I finally sold mine after about 3 years on Facebook Market Place. I got $3.00. At least they came and picked it up.

 

[StarSong]

I have a large punch bowl with lovely lines that I display because I like the look of it and have the space to do so. I've used it 3 times in the past 12 years: to hold chips at very large day-after parties after my children's weddings. Not a practical item.

When I move to a smaller home or die it will probably go to a charity, as happened with my mother's and MIL's punch bowl sets. I literally couldn't give them away to Gen X-ers, Gen Y-ers or Millennials. Thrift stores are filled with pressed-glass relics from bygone days.

 

[funsearcher!]

Donate to a church or social club and deduct asa charitiable contribution of $25-30

 

[Aunt Bea]

I agree with others do a good deed and donate it to a church, volunteer fire dept, etc...

 

[RadishRose]

I never had one and I can't remember ever having any punch, anywhere from one.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I never had one and I can't remember ever having any punch, anywhere from one.

I grew up in a punch family maybe because we had a punch bowl or maybe because we didn't have much money. Keep a bottle of vodka handy for those that prefer their punch with as opposed to those that prefer it without.

I remember variations of this Jello-based punch turning up at church basement and firehouse weddings, graduations, baby showers, etc...

https://www.martysmusings.net/frozen-jello-punch

You can also swap out the Jello for two cans of jellied cranberry sauce with good results.