Think that old beer stein on your shelf is just a quirky relic? Think again. Some of these collectible steins aren’t just conversation starters but serious cash cows. From sterling silver ...

That was a lady from the Antique Trader [magazine] did that ... So I accept people, so I can talk to them about steins. I like beer though. I’m a good German and I like beer.

The beer steins at Oktoberfest this year will be locally made. Rookwood Pottery is creating the commemorative mugs for the first time. The design features a wiener dog in Lederhosen, gothic style ...