Starbucks Mugs Bringing in the BIG 'BUCKS on Ebay!
Did you know, that in the past month, 8 Starbucks mugs topped the $100 dollar mark on Ebay? And another 40 of them sold for over $50.
Think of your Starbucks mugs collection as an investment :) At least its value may continue to climb during this economic downturn...
The Starbucks city mugs seem to have the strongest appeal, although almost any Starbucks mug is possibly collectible. I sell on Ebay and the most expensive mug I sold was a Venezia city mug (from Venice, Italy) for $50. It was in very good, used condition, and it sold in my Ebay store in less than a month's time.
I've sold an assortment of other Starbucks mugs in my Ebay store, some city ones and some others ones, including a hand painted Italian one. Most of the other ones I sold for around $15-$20 each. Not bad for a $1 purchase at a thrift store or yard sale :)
You can also find Starbucks mugs on sale at Starbucks for cheap sometimes, especially off-season or between seasons. Last autumn, I picked up a couple of Starbucks mugs for cheap just when they were putting out the Halloween merchandise. Sometimes stores just discount mugs to get them off of their shelves.
As I said before, they're a great investment - but also they are great for drinking out of too. I have one Starbucks mug that is my favorite mug and that one I'm keeping! :) It is the perfect size, looks attractive, and has a very nice handle. I'm sure that the fact that the Starbucks mugs are designed so well is part of the reason why they are so desirable :) [Picture of it coming soon :) ]
Starbucks Halloween Mugs on Ebay
one eyed monsters, ghosts, pumpkins, and more...
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
Are you a normal Starbucks fan?
Timeline of Starbucks Mugs Produced
- 1994-1995 Icon City Series
- 1994-? International Style Cities
- 1999-2001 Collage Series
- 1997 States of Bean Series
- 2002-2003 US "Italian Romance" Series (Valentine's Day)
- 2003 Christmas Ornament (Miniature) Skyline City Mugs
- 2002-2003 Skyline Series
- 2004 City Scenes (Mini cups, too)
- 2005 Destination Series (featuring 25 American Cities)
- 2005 Photo Series, Featuring London & other UK cities
- 2006 Architecture Series
- 2007 Parks Series
Starbucks City Mugs & Crazy Selling Prices
- FIRENZE ITALIAN EDITION II Starbucks Coffee mug ($501)
- 1994 New Orleans City Mug ($306)
- NYC Starbucks Coffee Mug featuring yellow taxi cabs ($99)
- Starbucks Skyline Seattle Headquarters Coffee Mug ($87)
- Mt Rushmore Coffee Mug ($61)
- 1994 Santa Barbara 20oz Coffee Mug ($78)
- Bucharest, Romania Coffee Mug ($58)
Prices vary widely (and wildly!) on some of the city mugs. In 2004, a woman said she would pay $1000 for the Minneapolis city mug. Since then, there have been new Minneapolis mugs produced, but perhaps if you have the first original Minneapolis city mug you might be able to make some big money! In fact, I read that a Minneapolis mug sold for $2000. If I see it happen with my own eyes I will be sure to update this page.
Newsflash: Starbucks Mug sells for over $1000!
Please bookmark or save this site and check back regularly for updated prices on top-selling Starbucks coffee mugs.
Starbucks City Mugs
The first Starbucks mugs were produced in 1994. Here are a few of the ones currently up on auction.
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byWHY Starbucks CITY mugs are sooo valuable!
The sky-high prices that people will pay for some of the Starbucks city mugs reflect the fact that you can only buy a Starbucks city mug in its home city....
Once again rarity drives the price up! Are you going to travel the world to complete your collection or are you going to do some Ebay buying?
We'd love to see your collection!
Links to People who collect Starbucks mugs
Do you collect Starbucks mugs? Tell us about it on your Squidoo lens (if you don't have one, you can create your own Squidoo page here), or on your blog.. And post a link to it here!
Inspired: collecting clutter
KaY shows us who Starbucks mugs collection & h more...0 points
All About Life: Starbucks City Mug
Eva collects Starbucks mugs from each country she more...0 points
Un, Deux, Trois! - Inventory: Starbucks City Mugs (UPDATE 2)
Great pictures of Starbucks city mugs from Cebu, T more...0 points
Sa Durungawan... (Ikalawang Yugto): My most wanted: STARBUCKS City Mugs
Jeffie's Starbucks mug collection, in beautiful ph more...0 points
My Starbucks City Mugs
Check out my collection!0 points
Never Ending Stories: Our Starbucks Mugs Collection
How many is that? The dining room table is covere more...0 points
Mina and the Starbucks City Mugs
A nice international collection!0 points
To Aimee: How to Determine the Value of your Starbucks Mugs
Thanks for visiting my site!
Determining the value of a Starbucks mug is not a science. Basically, how much you can sell your mug for depends on:
- How rare is your mug?
- What is the condition of your mug?
- How long are you willing to wait to sell it?
- How desirable is your mug?
Mugs that are in new or like new condition will sell for more than those with scratches or other problems. If the mug has its original box or tags then that is even better.
If your mug is extremely rare and desirable, then you have a good chance of getting a good price for it.
If you put it up on auction, then the price you get is somewhat up to chance. Who will see it while it's up on auction?
To find out if your Starbucks mug has sold before, go to Ebay's advanced search and search completed listings. However, this only goes back a few weeks. I also use Terapeak which searches back 90 days but that's a subscription service.
Does your Washington DC mug hold 1 GALLON? Someone sold a Giant San Diego coffee mug that holds one gallon for $136 on Ebay.
I've sold a few blue glass mugs. I think I sold them for around $15 each.. They took awhile to sell, and they sold to people in Europe. I think there are lots of different kinds of blue glass mugs so you'll have to look up which ones you have.
I hope this helps!
Hotbrain
Great Links for Starbucks Collectors!
Starbucks City Mug Collection
Pictures of many mugs, arranged by year and series1 point
How the Starbucks Siren Became Less Naughty
Interesting article about how the Starbucks logo c more...1 point
eBay Want It Now - Starbucks
Complete listing of currently sought after Starbuc more...1 point
Starbucks Gossip
Blog with the newest Starbucks news!1 point
Starbucks Everywhere
Winter visits Starbucks stores and he takes pictur more...1 point
Collection of 30 Starbucks Mugs
Photos of their collections of coffee mugs are fro more...1 point
How to Make Starbucks Drinks, Iced Lattes, Coffee Recipes & More
Ahhh, Starbucks. There's no big chain coffee store more...0 points
Tip on finding Starbucks Mugs on Ebay
What if I can't find it on Ebay?
alternatives to Ebay, auction sites, and more
I've had a couple of people ask me about where to find that impossible-to-find Starbucks mug.
Although Ebay is definitely the first place I would recommend you checking out, and then, after that, doing a thorough search using both Google and Yahoo. Also, be sure to add your request to the Ebay Want It Now board.
However, there are still other websites out there that you may just be able to find that one Starbucks collectible that you've been searching for...
Who knows, you just might find some other gems in the meantime. If you know of another good hunting ground, then please add it, and vote for those sites you think rock! Thanks!
Shop Goodwill
Goodwill's online auction site. New items are adde more...1 point
Craigslist.com
1 point
Freecycle.com
1 point
WeBidz Auctions
WeBidz Auctions is an eBay Alternative Auction Sit more...1 point
Online Auction .com - Auctions With Free Unlimited Listings
This Ebay Alternative auction site now has 50,000 more...1 point
Other Lenses About Starbucks
-
The Starbucks Business Model
-
Since going public in 1992, the Starbucks stock has increased by more than 6,500% and Starbucks has opened 11,000 shops worldwide. If you are looking to find out more about how the Starbucks corporation acheived such immense growth, or what mak...
-
Addicted to Starbucks Coffee and the Starbucks Experience
-
Do you love the Starbucks experience? Do you crave Starbucks coffee? This lens is dedicated to bringing you and your cravings some online relief :) You will find Starbucks coupons, Starbucks merchandise and collectibles, Starbucks c...
Jump Start Your Collection
Here are a few Ebay auctions for LOTS of mugs... You can buy a whole lot of mugs all at one time. A great way to begin your collection!
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else
The riches-to-rags true story of an advertising executive who had it all, then lost it all-and was finally redeemed by his new job, and his twenty-eight-year-old boss, at Starbucks.
Amazon Price: $15.64 (as of 11/21/2008) 
Starbucks Skyline City Mugs
Here are a few of the mugs from the Skyline series that are currently on Ebay.
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by2006 & 2007 Starbucks Mugs
Many are new, and some have SOLD OUT!
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byWhat else do you like to collect?
Do you collect other mugs? Other Starbucks items? Or something else completely different? Take a moment to tell me what is is. :)
Shamir wrote
Hi there,
Take a look...
Jerusalem mug - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=300266548480
Haifa mug - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=300266551402
cheers
Shamir
phalkie@gmail.com
Posted October 18, 2008
WhiteBison wrote...
Great lens! We have TONS of Starbucks mugs, especially the travel ones. We use them daily, and we've collected them from most every city we've been to that had them! Though we couldn't find a few and bought some on eBay a while back...
Added our Starbucks lens to your Plexo, there's plenty of recipes there!
Favoriting this one!
Posted September 19, 2008
BeautifulExcess wrote
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving the link to this great topic. I'm definately bookmarking :).
Posted September 18, 2008
Aimee wrote
I have a large washington dc mug and I haven't seen any others for sale before, so how much should I estimate its price for when I choose to sell it?
Posted July 24, 2008
Seattle's Best Coffee Mugs on Ebay
this coffee shop is now owned by Starbucks.. so start collecting!
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byUnique Starbucks Mugs from all around the world!
Here is a selection of interesting Starbucks mugs that I found on Flickr. Don't you just love looking at them? Too bad they aren't for sale (I don't think).... but let the searching begin!
Good Coffee
Even with its chipped rim, I couldn't pass up this Starbucks mug at the thrift s...
I saw these mugs for sale in Starbucks and liked the glazing design. Thought I m...
my favorite starbucks mug
I've always been drawn to Starbucks' mugs...
Yet another Starbucks mug.
Starbucks Architecture City Mugs
Here are some mugs up on Ebay right now!
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byGuestbook
If you liked this lens, I'd love to hear from you! Please leave a comment below, and, if you would like to help other people find this lens, just scroll up to the top and give this lens a 5-star rating.. It will be much appreciated! If you have a lens, too, let me know and I will be sure to visit it :)
sellingnicestuff wrote...
Thanks for your lens! We collect Starbucks and other mugs. We love coffee!
Posted August 16, 2008
Aimee wrote
I have a clear (i think from the late 90's) mug that I don't know how much it is worth. I also have one of the blue glass mugs from a few years ago. I have a Washington DC LARGE display mug that I have't seen for sale anywhere. How much should I estimate these when I sell them?
I either can't find or wish there was a website with a history of all Starbucks mugs and appr. value, like antiques roadshow for us! :)
Thanks for any info.
-Aimee
Posted July 22, 2008
Janet21 wrote...
Nice lens! I have lensrolled you to my Novelty Coffee Mugs lens. :)
Posted May 15, 2008
Jon wrote
Aloha -
I have what may - or may not - be an original Starbucks mug/tumbler. It has the brown cigar-band logo and seems to fit what the original tumblers looked like.
I was wondering if there was someone I could send pictures to who could confirm whether it is or not.
Thanks
Jon
Joneco@aol.com
Posted May 05, 2008
