This answer comes from a website that directly quotes this book on the history of beer steins, including buying and selling: The Beer Stein Book: a 400 Year History, 3rd edition, 1999, Glentiques, Ltd. , Coral Springs, FL While beer steins may be worth a large sum of money, the market is strictly for collectors. The market for beer steins is relatively stable, but prices may fluctuate daily due simply to the supply and demand of buyers and sellers.
This fluctuation is generally +/-10-20%, depending on the value of the stein. If you do decide to invest in a gold or gold-plated beer stein, be sure to check the quality. I would suggest having an appraiser look at it to ensure body quality, check for damages, and verify that all mountings and designs are original and not replaced.
According to my sources, this is critical if you plan to one day sell your stein.
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