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Found a 1960s Airline Playing Card Set - Anyone Collect These?

Started by SYA220 3 weeks ago 3 replies 67 views
So I was rummaging through my grandpa's old stuff and came across a deck of airline-branded playing cards from the 1960s. It's from Pan Am, still in pretty good shape. I didn't even know airlines used to give these out! The cards have these cool vintage illustrations of different destinations on the back.

I'm kinda curious now-do people actually collect these? I've seen folks into airline models and safety cards, but playing cards? If anyone knows more about them or if there's a market for these, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Are they just a neat little nostalgic piece, or do they have any real value?

Thinking about starting a small collection if they're not too hard to find. Any tips on where to look for more? eBay maybe? Let me know if you've got any experience with this kind of thing!
Yeah, those vintage airline playing cards are a cool find! Airlines used to hand them out to passengers, especially on long flights. They aren't as sought after as model airplanes or safety cards, but there's definitely a niche market for them. eBay's a good spot to start hunting for more, and sometimes antique shops or estate sales have them too. Value-wise, it depends on the airline and condition. Pan Am stuff tends to be more collectible, so you might have something special there. Happy collecting!
I've got a couple of those decks myself! Airlines like Pan Am, TWA, and United used to hand them out back in the day as a little perk. They definitely have some nostalgic value, especially if you're into vintage airline stuff. They're not super rare, but the condition and the airline can make a difference in value. eBay's a good place to start. You might also want to check out local flea markets or estate sales. It's a fun collection to get into, and you never know what you'll find!

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