FOHBC Memberships
The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) cordially invites you to join a dedicated group of individuals and clubs who collect, study and display antique bottles and glass. Membership is open to any individual, club or institution interested in the enjoyment and study of antique bottles and glass. This page is for individual and institutional memberships (affiliated club membership applications are here).
Purchase memberships at the bottom of this page
Membership benefits include:
- Antique Bottle & Glass Collector (AB&GC) Magazine, the official publication of FOHBC and the leading publication for those interested in antique bottle and glass collecting and all associated ephemera. Annual subscriptions include 6 issues (bi-monthly) of this all-color, 72-page plus covers publication. Online versions are also available to members.
- Free classified advertising in AB&GC. Ads may be up to 100 words for items of $25 or greater value; and one free ad of 60 words each year For Sale, Wanted, or For Trade. (Restrictions apply and free ads are limited to the first received for available space.) Ads appear on the FOHBC website also. See page 72 in the magazine.
- This website, FOHBC.org, a comprehensive website dedicated to the organization and hobby, providing:
- The latest news in the collecting world
- Modern advanced membership system
- Interactive bottle club map
- Modern show and seminar calendar
- Archived live and online seminar/webinar videos
- Google Maps directions to events
- Interactive searchable Member Directory
- Archived magazine issues
- Indexed articles
- Federation meeting minutes and announcements
- Archived digitized slide presentations
- A vast assortment of research material
- Virtual Museum of Historical Bottles and Glass, the most comprehensive antique bottle and glass experience on the Internet. Spinning images of museum-quality examples of antique bottles and glass, including well-researched history of the manufacture, distribution, and use of each item.
- Auction Price Report, an online resource which includes the sale price and description of anything auctioned by the top antique bottle and glass auction houses in the past decade.
- National Shows and Conventions, featuring displays, educational seminars, membership meetings, social events, and banquet with interesting speakers, all centered around a first-class sale event. Members are eligible for discounts on “Early Admission” or table rental.
- Newsletters and periodic postings to keep FOHBC members up to date on current issues affecting the hobby.
- Monthly virtual seminars, featuring great bottles and their backgrounds presented by top authorities and seasoned collectors.
You can join or renew several ways:
Online – Choose an option below
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- Join or renew with a credit card or mailed-in check
- Auto-renew option at checkout
- Emails reminders when your subscription is coming due or expiring
Mail-In Form and Check
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- Print and mail this Individual Membership Application
- We will set up and coordinate your online account login info
Call Us
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- We’ll take your information on the phone, arrange payment via credit card or check, and set up and coordinate your online login info. Call Alice or Michael Seeliger (Michael: 608-575-2922, Alice: 608-575-1128).
Memberships
- All First Class mail is sent in a protected mailer.
- Associate Members enjoy all of the online rights and privileges of an Individual Membership. Associate Memberships are available to members of the immediate family of any adult holding an Individual Membership. Minor associate members must be under 21 years of age and living in the same household.
For more information or questions, please contact Michael Seeliger, FOHBC President and Interim Membership Director, N8211 Smith Road, Brooklyn, WI 53521; phone: 608-575-2922 or email: membership@fohbc.org
