Membership Guide

Our membership system allows you to join the Federation at your desired membership level, log in/out, manage your account, renew or change your membership and access protected content like the Antique Bottle & Glass Collector Magazine archive or Auction Price Report.

For Members:

  • Account Migration 2 September 2025
    • We imported your existing account information into this system on 2 September 2025. If you had a current membership at that time, you should now be in the system and will receive a welcome email on or shortly after that date. This email will include your user ID and a password reset link to set up your desired password.
    • We also imported accounts that expired between November 2024 and July 2025 so their information would be in the system and they would receive expired membership notifications.
    • If you are an FOHBC member and have not received the welcome email or require further assistance, please contact Michael Seeliger.
  • Logging In
    • User IDs are in the format “FirstName LastName” as you provided when you joined.
    • You may also use your email address as your User ID when logging in.
  • Accessing and Managing Your Account:
    • Account Page:
      • You can access your account page here or through the link in the top menu or footer. This page allows you to view and edit your profile information, including personal details, address, and payment information.
    • Membership Level:
      • The account page provides a central location for you to manage your membership level and details, view your transaction history and potentially upgrade or downgrade your membership level.
      • Upgrades and Downgrades:
        • You can upgrade or downgrade your membership level at any time, and the system will show you the pro-rated amount due and automatically handle the level changes.
    • Login/Logout:
      • You can log in or out using the Login button on the top right of the top menu or from your account page.
  • Accessing Protected Content:
    • Protected Pages:
      • If you aren’t logged in as a member, when you try to access a protected page you will be redirected to an unauthorized access/login page. This will give you the opportunity to log in or join.
      • If you’re logged in you should have access to all protected areas.
  • Additional Features:
    • Email Notifications:
      • We send automated emails for registration, welcome messages, and other important events. You will receive notification of upcoming annual renewals or expired memberships.

For Expired and Non-Members:

    • Expired members originally imported in September 2025 can still log in. However, you will not be granted access to protected content. You will be redirected to an unauthorized access page until you renew your membership. You should be logged in to your account when you renew to maintain your previous information.
    • Non-members must purchase a membership to access protected content.