Less Money for Dishes

By Jessica Hayton

Whether you are buying dishes for the first time, or looking for an upgrade or replacement, I can give you some pointers on how to save money on dishes. This article can help you get started.

Getting dishes from the salvage store is a great way to save some money and not having to sacrifice. With dishes washed pretty much every time they are used, buying them anywhere will look like new.

Hardware stores sometimes carry heavy frying pans, teakettles, etc. Since these items are not fast movers in a hardware store, you can often get a great price on them.

Many people go to ceramic classes, and they are a good place to make your own dishes. You paid already, so why not make something useful for yourself and your family.

Yard sales are a great place to find dishes. While the electric cookware might be super dirty and require scrubbing, the dishes are easy to clean and make new again.

One warning though. Never buy dishes with cracks obviously so check diligently to see if there are any chips. One small imperfection can lead to a broken dish very quickly.

Don't forget that dishes can be used for a variety of reasons. If you really want to save money, buy the bigger ones and skip the smaller ones because not every size is really needed.

Unless you have a house with ten people, don't go to warehouses like Costco or Sam's Club because the dishes are sold in bulk. It's not like you ever have to use all 15 dishes in that package anyway.

Rub your finger around the mouth or bottom of water glasses or other glass items to check for tiny chips that are difficult to discern with the naked eye.

Thrift shops that sell clothing and everyday household products are actually a great place to get dishes because no one ever expects to find them there. - 29969

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