Question:
Hello, I recently was lucky and being at thr right time and place was able to purchase the 1st commertive(yes 1977) With the option of buying 1978. Can you please tell me a value or even a ballpark figure. For these 2. I am only missing 4 after that 1980 ( I think its a bowl), the redwing ashtray one(mine broke) last years, and 2004. If you have the complete series is it valued more. For me to get a insurance binder I need to be able to show what they are worth is there a current price guide that I can use to base the value. Any help would be appreciated p.s, I did also join the collectors society made it by 1 day before i would have missed the deadline for the upcoming commertive. Lisa

Answer: Lisa, I have seen the 1st Red Wing commemorative sell anywhere from $2000 to $2500. Being the 1st Red Wing Commemorative with a very limited number produced makes it very collectible among the Red Wing collectors. If you would have the complete set, it would have a greater value than an incomplete set. Also congratulations on becoming a member of the Red Wing Collectors Society. I hope you make the Convention this July. The Red Wing collectors are an absolutely great bunch of people who are always willing to share their experience and kindness. Besides this, you will never see so much stoneware in one place at one time. Al Kohlman