Depression-era glass was originally produced with affordability in mind, but these days, certain patterns and products are worth big bucks to collectors.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Bill Boch / Getty Images Depression glass, a type of colorful or clear glassware, was mass-produced in the United States ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of colored glass dishes - Adrienne Bresnahan/Getty Images It's almost impossible not to run straight over to the glass ...

Cindy Faison went to her first Depression glass show in 1983, seeking colored cups to go with a crystal punchbowl. "I walked in the door and I saw all that glass, and I was bitten by the glass bug ...

Reflections -- Introduction : price guidelines -- 1. Pink : the classic color -- 2. Green : a vibrant and refreshing color -- 3. Yellow : a golden topaz -- 4. Opalescent : tones of opal gemstone -- 5.