Where is the best place to find old bottles?

Where can you Find Old Bottles? Most bottles are found in places that are associated with finding old glass. This includes former trash dumps, old privies (or outhouses), construction sites, and waterfront areas. Any area that served as a dumpsite for a long period of time is a bottle diggers paradise.

How do I find old privies?

Follow a few rules, according to Terry Kovel:Do your research and look at old maps. Locate the logical spots for the old city privies.Go out and see the spot. Many times, it is now an open field.Find out who owns the land and get permission.Look for areas where the soil might be a different color. Dig in groups.Jul 26, 2018

Do people buy old soda bottles?

According to Country Living, many vintage soda bottles (from the early 1900s through the 1970s) are pretty easy to come across and can sell for $10 to $30, depending on whether they were part of a limited release.