Coleman Collecting 101: Tips and Advice for the New Collector (and those not-so-new too)
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- Опубликовано: 18 май 2024
- Frank from Old Town Coleman talks about things that might help a new collector along in the hobby by saving them money and heartache, thus making the hobby more enjoyable. The discussions include asking why Collecting Coleman is a worthwhile hobby, "show & tell", how to grow your collection, where to find help, things & people to avoid and THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD, which is kept a secret until the end of the video. Enjoy!
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Yes, I did just buy my first Coleman lantern and love it! What I don't understand is why I went out and bought 5 more in the same week. I don't understand this madness, but it sure is a fun ride!
I inherited most of mine .my father worked in a state park he would bring home tons of coleman stuff that was left at the dumpster because people didn't know what they were doing with them
"Do you have a lot more Coleman lanterns than you remember buying ?" Everyone raises hands
Luckily I’ve been keeping track of the ones I have…? Lol
I made coffee in an old train tunnel last summer. I was once accused of having a penchant for things nobody else wants. After restoring a few antique lanterns and being gifted a small 1960s stove from the local dump I figured this expedition would be the perfect way to "legitimize" acquiring and fixing up so called old junk. As I was approaching the entrance, a more regular tourist offered me money because he thought I was homeless.
I’ve been collecting lanterns and single burner stoves for almost a year now and told myself I don’t want to get into the multi burner stoves. I went to an estate sale on the weekend and saw a 3 burner stove and again told myself I don’t want to get into multi burner stoves. Now I can’t get my mind off that stove. What the heck did I get myself into 🤯
Thank you Sir! We are a dying breed along with these appliances, but are trying to pass this disease on to the youth. You have been a personal influence in my sanity. Again, Thank You!
Cheers!
Thanks for posting this on RUclips…! Me and my older brother are Coleman Guys and we love the Stuff That Works ..! That past generation knew that quality was the foremost important aspect of a great product and that speaks volumes about them .. truly a wonderful Generation of people who believed in making a product worth buying…!
That's a really good face after the lamp light in your intro.!! I wish I lived next door to you. So much knowledge.
Shoot.. I remember when my Dad showed me his small collection and i thought it was kind of odd at first. He showed me his 1954 Army Coleman lantern and then i got hooked.
Thanks again, Frank, for another informative and thoroughly enjoyable video. I really appreciate the pointer to sending equipment to Coleman for repair. I sent them an old 1940s lantern that I've had for years that needed a new check valve. It came back with ALL the corrosion on the fount cleaned off, working perfectly. I can't believe they did all that to it for so little money, they must just love what they do. All the very best to you, sir!
Thank you and I'm glad Coleman took such good care of your lantern!
I picked up a 413E in decent condition at a goodwill for $14.99+tax. Works great now with no new parts!
Thank you Frank.
Well said!
Perfect video and we'll said.
Friendship through the light.
Ok maybe a $8 lantern.... 😆
Bought a Quick Lite some years ago for $20 with a pump. The pump was shot (somebody had tried to crudely replace the leather) and it had no shade. Been thinking about restoring it and finding a shade. I love the idea of taking it camping and eating dinner/reading by its light. Love your shirt; I ordered one in Coleman lantern green...
That coleman lamp with the wood handle and parabolic reflector is used as a lamp for fishing. (Think flounder gigging. )They were made by a company that used the coleman parts to create that. I have one just like it.
Great advice as always!
I just started collecting. My first find is a 1981 Coleman 220K lantern.
Great job!! Thank you👍🏻
I have a model 228 f big hat made in december 1969. Im the first person to use it. It looks new out of the box.
Very helpful video thank you so much
Thanks Frank!
Great information.....thanks Frank.
What fun! Thank you for all your information, Frank.
Great video thanks for sharing
Another very informative video, Frank. Looking forward to your upcoming live feed. Thanks for all that you do for us Coleman-aholics. And “Keep ‘em Burning”, sir!
Thanks Frank you inspire me.
Just found a great Coleman lantern at a vintage shop. Love this channel ❤! Learning so much!
Very very sensible information, great site!
Thanks Frank, lookin forward to more. TAKE CARE..
Great video!
Most of us that love these iconic lamps, stoves & other items love them because they are part of our youth. We went on family camping trips and remember the sound & smell of a Coleman lantern lighting up our camp area & cooking breakfast on a Coleman stove. We have to share these items with our kids and grandkids..even if it is on a late night visit that doesn’t call for a lantern,,show them how it operates and let them experience what it’s all about. That’s the only way our passion will carry on with them.
Found your channel today............have enjoyed watching your videos......thanks for posting.
Really great content/. Came across your channel while working on Peak 1. Thanks for sharing and best wishes for much success.
Keep em burning! Great video.....Mator's Garage sent me over!
Thank you, !
Great video! Thank you! Best regards from Poland :)
Frank is simply Mr Coleman Lanterns. Always helpful with advice and I’m in Australia! Thankyou Frank for your informative video’s and website content.
I’m new to your channel and really enjoying the information. I have two old stoves that I want to restore and your information is invaluable. Looking forward to getting started and watching more videos.
Love your website and thank you for passing along your knowledge. I have more than a couple lanterns and many fond memories as a Boy Scout.
I forgot to mention... while watching this I lit up a 1970 220F and wow! Again... the light, smells, and sound! I love it!
I Loved the Video! Thanks!!! :)
I picked up a nice 413D stove for 5 bones. All parts there and the cylinder shape tank.
This was so informative, thank you!
Great video. Been using Coleman stuff my whole life but just recently (at age 59) got interested in collecting.....Thanks for the great info!
Thanks for sharing all of these great resources.
My pleasure!
My affection for coleman goes back to early childhood camp trips with my family, when the only thing seperating us from the blackness of night was a campfire and the Coleman 200A with it's gentle ,comfoting hiss as it operated. good times
Dear Frank,
Thanks for you make this video and share it, it's helpful to me.
Best Regards From Taiwan.
I've been messing with old lanterns and stoves for many years, but never REALLY understood how they work. Thanks for this video series on the topic. Your information has been eye opening and infinitely usable.
One tip I would like to add to this discussion was given to me three decades ago by my late friend Steve. He was an antiques dealer and collector of a wide variety of oddball and fascinating things. I once asked him what I should collect. His reply "buy, collect, trade and sell what you like. Not what someone tells you is collectible". Do a hobby for enjoyment, not employment. The rest will work itself out.
Thank you for being willin to share your expertise and advice! Greatly appreciate you!
Thank you again Ronnie.
Bought 2 today from different places, a 200A with my birth date and a 220 with a case. I’ve got quite a few now, appreciate your videos, very informative.
Another great video packed full of helpful nuggets and tips. 👍👍👍. Also looking forward to seeing your wrap up video from the tear down of the pump gas vs white gas 200a’s that you mentioned making during your testing. Many of us subscribers, I believe, are anticipating that one. Again thanks for all you do.
That video is coming...we still have a "unit under test." Will explain in this coming Saturday's live feed...
Frank. Great surprise this Sunday evening. Lots of great advice. Thanks again and always!
My pleasure Ben! Thanks for watching.
Thank you Frank for a lot of useful information. Although I didn't intend to become one I am now a Coleman collector. I started out getting my mid 80's lantern & stove working and now I have 9 lanterns and 6 stoves. As a mechanic I love the quality and the logical technology of these items, and you have been a great help in fueling this addiction!
Good to hear Jon. You dig that aspiration stuff too, eh?
These videos beat anything on TV these days! Thanks for the help Frank on restoring my lanterns. I'll be looking forward for more great vids!
Yep, TV is called the "Idiot Box" for a very good reason! Big waste of time and electricity!
I have several of These lanterns and I gomrow to love them started from when my grandfather who was a veteran have 3 of them one was a mil spec and the other 2 r on a military box form earlier on
As always..... great video
Thank you brother!
Hello Frank just researching a lantern l picked up at a yard sale model 237 marine lantern wondering if you have ever seen these be called marine lantern it has original Coleman paper work with it stating it's a marine lantern just recently subscribed to your channel and got hooked on Coleman lanterns thanks top notch info
Hopefully you start making some more videos I pick these up at yard sales all the time I have one of my own little Hall of Fame
Thanks Frank
I just got a blue 321A 1976 put out to the trash by somebody yesterday. Needs a globe and mantle. And fuel of course but it's quite pretty. And nifty
Great informative video.
Thanks for sharing and God bless.
Thank you brother, good to hear from you.
Great advice! And yes please on a followup video. Looking forward to your 200A offerings you hinted at in the response to "Robert-no"s question 2 weeks ago.
One of my go to lanterns looks beat and battered. Works great after I took it apart and cleaned everything. Found some globes and need more for the 220s. Just because I don’t have any on my shelf at home!
Thank you Frank.
I think i just found something i didn’t even know i liked 😂 I enjoy the content!
Bought 2 lanterns at an antique shop, went back and bought the last one plus a stove. I now have 3 stoves, 3 lanterns and a single burner stove on the way
Great informative video. I have always had a fascination with Coleman and similar products. I hope to get to a point financially (again) where I can start collecting Coleman again, as my once very small collection is no longer (vindictive ex's suck) but that was over 12 years ago. It's taken that long to get excited about the thought, since everytime I would see a Coleman something it would just hurt my heart knowing that my (very small) collection was literally thrown in a river. Not even sold or gave away so someone else could make use of them. Anyway I'm really glad that I came across this video because now the thought of finding the vintage Coleman somewhere unexpected gets me excited. I love making something someone feels is junk or obsolete useful and enjoyed again.
BTW my current obsession is rebuilding vintage catalytic hand warmers (like Jon-e) since it is nearly impossible finding replacement burners for the jon-e, also they are not nearly the investment as a Coleman (although worth it once I get a few dollars saved up) so it a good collection hobby for the broke.
Thank you Frank for the very informative video and for inspiring so many people to begin restoring old Coleman’s.
I started restoring lanterns last year, and then my father in law started restoring also. Anytime you can take something old and breathe new life into it again is great.
It’s a richly rewarding hobby.
My pleasure!
I love your videos and your honestly. And yes definitely get the family involved it's lots of fun. Me and my dad don't get to spend much time together but on Saturday we are taking a road trip to go look at a 200a
I hope you found one! Or two. It is awesome that you and your dad are going out looking for lanterns. It's not the kill, but the thrill of the chase...
I just sent D&D a message. I have a small collection of Coleman lanterns and a few don't work. I am learning how to disassemble them and troubleshoot them by your videos. I got two to work so far!!!
My favorite lantern is a 200A with a chrome fount that I found in a dumpster! my goal is to get that working and use it while working in the yard at night. I never had a hobby so this is perfect and it gives me a lot of pleasure working on the lanterns.
Thank you for your videos!!!
I just bought my first 220J. Might need to buy another one.
Outstanding wealth of information have most of these hunting habits, but have learned some new ones. Coleman lanterns and stoves our damn addicting along with cast iron.
Glad to add to the arsenal Curt. Fryin in a Griswold over a Coleman--can't beat that.
I just started collecting over a year ago, very adictive, very fun and educational!! I love your videos! You are inspirational!!!!!!
Glad you like the videos David and I'm glad you started collecting!
Ok so I have acquired 2 coleman lamps of different decades. You make it so easy to light. Helpfully need hints.....
Would love to get a copy of the Guide To Vintage Coleman Products book, but upon looking cannot find one copy for sale - and prices seem to be over $100 when a sale is made. I've never paid that much money for a book in my life - even in college!
Thanks for the awesome video. Got a few lanterns. a few stoves. a few heaters. Scored my b-day lantern off eBay last year Nov 61, 30 bucks, looks new didn't work correctly. Thanks to your great instructions, and videos got it up and running like new. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING !!!
Always glad to help youngster. Geez, by November of '61 I was already learning to crawl! Glad you got your bday lantern running...
Hey frank! I just started learning about collecting and repairing Coleman lanterns. It all started a few months ago when I was gifted my grandfather’s lanterns. I want to keep them running and in working condition and use them when I’m camping in keep the camping tradition in my family. I just joined the iccc and Iv been meeting so many amazing people with the same compassion as you! I soon a I got those lanterns I ran into you on RUclips and Iv watched ever single video you have posted and you have helped me in so many ways! Thanks so much man for sharing your knowledge on everything Coleman! If have a problem with my lanterns I find your videos and you help me with the problem! Keep up the great work and I’m always looking for to your next video! Thanks you sir!
Ansel, AWESOME! What lanterns did your grandfather did you receive?
@@OldTownColeman thanks man for getting back to me! They both are 220 big hats. They will always be packed when I’m camping here on out! Right now I’m working a repairing a 502 for this summer camping trips! Thanks for all you do! Your videos are more the than anything else on the web! Please don’t stop making them! Have a great man!
This guy has created some excellent videos with information that will remain useful. Alot of the same practices of running small power equipment apply here, you can run unleaded gas with ethanol if you have to, but don't leave it it the tank when in storage! Don't pick up a lantern with unknown history and try to start it, you know, just to see if it works. At least check the fuel tank, empty it out and clean it, start it with good fresh gas. If the pump works, and you charge the system with old dirty gas, you have just made alot more work for yourself. Putting magnets in the fuel tank can help to prevent rusty metal particles from fouling up the system, even after it has been cleaned out, you might not want to leave them in there for too long. Thank you Frank, great stuff!
I found an old but new, as in never used Coleman lantern. It was in my garage. Yay! 220k195 Green
So here I am looking up more of them.
Just purchased my first liquid fuel lantern, a 220k, on eBay....I think I got a fairly good deal at $45 judging by the prices of similar 220's (several different letters after the 220) but honestly haven't a clue...lol
From the photos it appears to be in decent condition with little to no rust....
Thanks Frank, for sharing the knowledge and experience you have with all of us.... greatly appreciated!
I'm a new collector. Thanks for this!
My pleasure. I'm interested in the backstory of your name "Silvermine". Talk soon!
No idea if the lantern toward end of video with reflector is genuine. But back in 1950s South AL around the gulf and bays, we used one very similar as a crab light for night crabbing and floundering. As I remember, ours had a brass handle, but otherwise looked similar. In the 80s or so there was an outfit in Foley AL that made a propane version that I still have, unused.
I started when I was going through my camping gear and saw my 5133 propane lantern. It made me think about the 335 we used to use when I was a kid. I found one in really good shape for a really good price and picked it up. This reminded me about how when our 335 started leaking at the valve my father just replaced it with a 321. So I found one of those too. This lead me to just looking around and seeing what was available and what I liked. If I see something I like but don't yet have I get it if it's in acceptable condition and at a price I am willing to pay. None of what I do is for profit and all of them get used. I do NOT believe is "trailer queens". If it isn't going to be used it is of no interest to me. I do enjoy getting rougher specimens and refurbishing them but not for resale...just my own enjoyment. I've picked up a few parts lots and put together a few and electrified them with LED's and they are now part of a few man caves out there. The guys I made them for love the idea they can use a classic Coleman gas lantern inside without any worry. They get the look the want from parts that would have otherwise been scrapped. The only lantern I have yet to get is what I refer to as my birthday lantern....a 228 and a 335 made in the month and year I was born. I've found a few that were really nice but at a price I was not willing to pay. But no rush though. I'm sure one will find its way into my life at some point.
Thank you frank Jef from Aussie land here I've watched all your vids mate , got a 64 502 stove ( not working at ALLLLLL, NO clue what to do you're informative vid got me through and made me a new collector,
In Aussie land they are rarer than hens teeth.
Thank you agian frank and i wish all the best to you and your family
Jef hello. Please email me at info@oldtowncoleman.com and we'll get that 502 running.
I visited a Coleman Museum in Sugarcreek, OH a few months ago. Ed Erb owns it and viewing was by appointment. He had items for sale. Ed was very personable and I highly
recommend a call and a stop to see it and him.
Thanks Frank!
I’ve recently started collecting Coleman lanterns and now have 5 that all work thanks to your easy to follow videos.
In this particular video, you showed a picture of a abomination that I have a exact example of.
What appears to be a cobbled lantern with the bowl type reflector WAS quite a common sight along the Gulf Coast in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and is referred to as a Floundering Lamp.
My Google search turns up practically nothing about these lamps.
Every single one I’ve seen is exactly alike so I’m thinking maybe for this area a thinking individual created a cottage industry to produce enough of these things to survive intact for so many decades.
Thank you for the great videos and looking forward to gaining more knowledge.
Kind regards from Pensacola Florida
Well that certainly is possible...American ingenuity at its best. I helped a gentleman about 20 years ago with a flounder lamp he was making. He wanted to mount 6 lantern burners on a piece of ridged pipe so he could tilt the mantles down towards the water. I never saw what kind of contraption he made but it sure sounded fun.
Good video for introducing collecting Coleman and safety advice. Anyone learning is wise to watch all your videos. Thanks for your support and good words for us. D&D LanternWorks
My pleasure Miss Darcy--sorry the microphone failed when I was talking about your wonderful book. Doing a video just on it soon!
@@OldTownColeman - I couldn't do anywhere near as good. We sure hope to see you this summer.
@@darcydv2470 that is an absolute must.
Thanks Frank, I just finished my first rebuild of a 220F. I used your videos to help me along. I fired it for the first time last evening. I love this hobby!
Marc that is awesome and congrats!
The lantern at 21::40… I believe it is a flounder light used to gig flounder at night near the shore line… if I’m not mistaken they did make flounder lights
Yes they did greetings from Grand Bay Alabama south of mobile I have one that my grandfather owned that is a June of 66 floundering light that I'm trying to restore 🤗
I thought they did, my uncle had a couple of them… I couldn’t find anything on line about them. But I do remember using them lol..
I’m from Semmes area
I've only been in this for about a year. I can see why this gets as addictive as it is. I refuse to buy from Ebay as I don't have a huge budget to work with and decided to keep it to only buying them local, at yard sales, garage sales, and flea markets. I found a couple of super nice Sears (Avacado & blue/black big hat) just by messaging people who were selling other antiques and asking if they had any lanterns. My first couple were commons (220j & 200a) and that got me hooked into realizing how many different ones were really out there. During the winter months in PA, it was something fun to do & inker with. I met some scum bags in this hobby for sure but for the majority of people I've met, have been helpful & nice. I have found a few other common ones that I didn't need, so after talking to my neighbors, I gave them away to their kids who love them. I even show them & their parents how to work them. The few dollars I've spent to buy them & get them working properly is worth more than any money I've spent. Their faces light up just as bright as my lanterns when I'm giving them to them. lol
So true! Absolutely ASK at a garage/yard sale if they have any Coleman products. I've found more Coleman stoves that way than anything else. I even found a large lot of Coleman fuel that way that had been forgotten about. About 50% of it was no good, but I paid next to nothing for it.
It happened to me in an antique store. I walked around and had a look and they had nothing to interest me. Before I left I just got talking to the shop owner and told him I was interested in old lanterns and he said “ hang on I think there is one out the back “. He came back with a lamp I bought for small money. Bingo !
I came into Colemans because I did NOT grow up with them (we had a 6-volt electric lantern, boring) and I wanted to know how they worked. In 2017 I found a 220F and an AGM 2572, then a handful of other 220s, then some 228s, an Aida Express Record 1500(!) and most recently a 275 Turd. I think I have around 14 or 15 now except I'm pretty sure they're mating out there. I found an unfired 425 stove that still had factory test air pressure in the tank but also a horrible dent from storage. They're a fun drug habit to have and I'm hoping to get a table lamp at some point!
Why yes I did. To all the above!
Just found your site maybe 10 minutes ago. Man my wife is gonna kill me for this , lol. Big fan of Coleman stuff, not much in my collection but thats because I was unaware of your channel up till now. New sub and looking forward to more videos. Cheers !! 😁 Guy Speight
Thank you Guy, looking forward to speaking with you!
Dude! Just got me a “new” dual sock lantern with a heat shield mounted to it. Very informative video unlike the hacks you mentioned lol. Turns out mine was made in 06 of 72 and she’s beautiful but a little rough around the edges. I was wondering… I saw a video of a guy with the same make and model but it had a removable plate on the bottom, is that factory or an aftermarket thing? Thanks for the tips and tricks, happy hunting
I enjoy your your knowledge and passion for Coleman products. Hope this doesn't insult you but when I saw you lighting the lamp I thought for a minute it was Frank Zappa. You do an excellent job and I just sent you two full pots, enjoy. Got a lot of lanterns and stoves to service preparing for possible winter problems. Any parts houses in East Texas to buy supplies? Thanks again.
No offense at all Randy, I'm a Zappa fan from long ago. No parts houses left out there that I am aware of as Coleman discontinued their factory warranty center program a number of years ago. But oldcolemanparts.com will help you out.
I have a Nickel plated Coleman lantern that just says Coleman company Wichita Kansas no stamp numbers underneath
Do Coleman still make the large 2 burner stove and 2 mantle lantern that uses the Coleman type fuel I bought in 1981, its dated 8/79 on the bottom. I don't mean the duel fuel that came later. Did they ever make a part to convert the larger stove into a gasoline burning stove. Thank again for your excellent video. I also have a Coleman lantern bought the same year, its dated 11/79. I cant find a model number on that one. Its a double mantle. I need a globe for it but not sure what one I need. I believe that lantern was made in Kansas.
I know about lanterns because I use to do alot of night bridge fishing and we lower down right above the water and sometimes use a aluminum Turkey Pan on top of lid as a shade to reflect more light out and made sure they were in good working order , So as we move along throughout the years the biggest problem was the cost of fuel that went through the roof like in todays market $12 dollars mantles are up as well kind of takes the fun out of it but these lanterns will always be a piece of history and I do still enjoy them and they hang in the basement tip top shape and do still use every once and awhile Great Video And Thank You Keep The Good Word Up Coleman Forever
Crown white gas camp fuel is 8 bucks a gallon at Walmart. Most mantles are 3 bucks for a pack of 2, and if treated correctly should last your a long time. Yes prices have gone up, but I wouldn't say to a degree significant enough that it should put you off the hobby.
@@unpairedelectron2886 Yes I don't know where your Walmart is but I just bought a ...Gallon Of Fuel... From Walmart And it was $15 An that was 3 days ago April 2022 and about Blew my mind, And last year Price was $12 in 2021 Am Sorry my hobby is fishing and my lanterns are part of my hobby for my lighting and I try to keep in good working condition because I do more night fishing then I do daylight fishing , So if your getting for $8 you better stock up because if I can remember when it was $8 That was about maybe 6 or 7 years ago or maybe even longer then that and am pretty sure of it why , Because I have bought it for the last 55 years and been probably getting rip off just like everything else we buy today and todays market crazy but true , So my friend I have no reason to lie to you and I wish you nothing but luck Happy Fishing
The natural gas furnace in my home, built 1960, was a Coleman. Not terribly efficient but it never failed to work. It even had oiler cups on the blower motor and fan shafts. I've replaced it with a more efficient unit but did save the little chrome plated name emblem.
On collecting. I've collected antique gasoline engines, vintage Pyrex, old axes, lighters, and more. Never collect with the expectation of making money, collect for the fun of it. Also, I find that the thrill of the hunt is sometimes more enjoyable than the owning.
Paul, yes, the thrill of the chase is the exciting part. When I was a boy, we had a Coleman #444D oil burning furnace in the living room. It is now on a shelf in my shop. I'm starting to collect vintage fishing items, and old oil cans. My former passion of collecting Pontiacs is just too pricey for my taste.
Awesome video. Never realized that people collected these things. I had to peak in my garage and make sure mine was still hanging from the rafters. Thanks for sharing all the info !!!
Just wondering 💭. Did Coleman ever make a free standing floor lamp ? I think I saw one at a garage sale one time.
Oh boy David they sure do! I have never seen a Coleman floor pressure lamp, but I know there were other companies (a few) that did make them. I bet a little bit of research on Terry Marsh's site will fetch you an answer!
@@OldTownColeman I knew I should have bought that ! HA HA I don’t remember what they wanted for it but I thought I was a little pricey but maybe it was a good deal. I’ll bet they’re worth a few bucks.
@@davidhile5363 Oh you found one? Oh my yes, probably shoulda bought it. Was it long ago/far away?
@@frankbebb8966 A couple years ago about a mile from my home.
Great stuff I like it. How is the 200a fuel test coming along.
We're still under test with the pump gas -vs- camp fuel--will update during this Saturday's live feed.
I just want a good decent vintage user lantern, that’s a worry free work horse… please let me know! Doesn’t have to be Coleman brand, but would be cool if it was!!