The purpose of the International Perfume Bottle Association is to provide information about all aspects of perfume and scent bottles including their uses, history, and manufacture; to promote collecting of perfume and scent bottles; and to promote fellowship among its members.

The annual membership dues of the IPBA are $45 per year. Membership includes:

1. A quarterly full color newsletter (very professionally done) full of wonderfully informative articles about this hobby from the experts in the field.
2. A directory with names, addresses, and phone numbers (of those who wish to give them) of all members and what they collect. A very valuable resource.
3. Members of the IPBA hold an annual convention which includes a perfume bottle auction with wonderful pieces for all kinds of budgets, many question and answer discussions led by an expert in different categories, plus a swap meet where you may find your own personal treasures. There is special attention paid to first-time attendees to ensure your convention experience is all it should be!

If you are interested in joining the IPBA, please send an e-mail message to janice@passionforperfume.com and I will send you a membership application form.

Please visit the International Perfume Bottle Association home page to learn more about our upcoming annual convention to take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 30 - May 3 2009. It is truly a perfume bottle collector's paradise. I'll never forget my first convention. It was one of the most overwhelming, awe inspiring, magical events I've ever attended. Other convention sites have included Atlanta Georgia, Reston Virginia, and Chicago Illinois. Come get to know like-minded collectors. Perfume bottle lovers really are the nicest people!