Ways to Get Cheap Dishes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. - 30241

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