Why Collect Mason Decoys?

• They’re old, older than most other decoys. At least 100 years.

• They’re plentiful. They made more decoys than any other manufacturer or carver. Therefore, more survived today. Collectors have a good chance of finding a really good example.

• There is no regional bias. Unlike other regions which are narrowly focused, collectors are spread nationwide and even overseas. You can find Masons wherever you travel.

• They’re beautiful! Their carving, and particularly their paint by skilled craftsmen, matches the best individual carvers of their era. Their patina, evolved over the decades, is particularly appealing. Mason also was in the automotive paint business and used the best!

• They are affordable. Greater availability reduces rarity and in turn helps to hold down prices. Masons are still one of the best buys in the in decoys. Very few decoys by other classic makers can be purchased for comparable dollars.

• There are more Mason collectors than any other form or type of decoy. There will always be collectors buying and selling to upgrade. This makes a fluid market.

• They’re marketable. Collectors always seek to better their collections. If you buy the best examples you can afford at the time, there is a ready market for a sale or trade.