Money Tips for Cookware

By Jessica Hayton

Dishes are a necessity much like soup. Luckily, you don't need to replace them too often but who couldn't use some money saving tips on these as well? Find out how to save with this article.

Like I said, no one really needs to replace them but they do. That's why buying them from salvage stores represent a great deal because they are just like new.

Never buy dishes from stores that specialize in dishes. Go to those hardware stores that almost never have any selection because when they need to clear out the stale inventory, you get crazy savings.

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.

You can often find nice dishes from a yard sale or flea market. They might think it's old, but good dishes never become bad. You can also often find good electric cookware there too.

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.

Never go to warehouses like Costco or Sam's Club for dishes because they are usually sold in bulk. While the per unit cost might be low, you almost never need that many unless you have parties often.

Some scratches and chips are impossible to see with the naked eye. Once you've looked them over, rub your finger against the mouth and bottom of the dish or glass.

Look through every aisle of the thrift shops and you will find lots of used dishes that are just like brand new. The best part is that the prices are great because no one ever knows they are there. - 30289

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