Collecting Shot Glasses

Many people collect spoons, hats, t-shirts, stamps or postcards. However, collecting shot glasses is just as popular. They are quite small, so it is easy to amass a large collection that does not take up a lot of space. Some collectors pick up glasses when they travel, and some look for antique glasses; still others have more eclectic collections.

Travels

Many gift shops carry shot glasses; you can pick one up whenever you are in a new city or a different country. Since they do not take up a lot of space in your luggage and they do not break easily, they make a perfect souvenir. You may also find that your friends and family begin to bring you shot glasses from their favorite vacation spots as well. These glasses are great conversation starters, letting you share stories from all of your travels.

Antiques

Vintage shot glass are quite attractive pieces. If you enjoy perusing the wares at antique shops, these are an inexpensive item to pick up. You can find crystal shot glasses, engraved brass shot glasses and decorative shot glasses with a vintage flair. These glasses are collected not so much for their function as for their aesthetic beauty.

Events

Shot glasses are also a great way to mark a special occasion. Keeping glasses commemorating weddings, graduations and other important events lets you collect and treasure special memories. As such, shot glasses are often engraved and personalized for these events.

You do not need to be a heavy drinker to enjoy a shot glass collection. These small, unique glasses serve as conversation starters that allow you to talk about your voyages and other life adventures.