Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Buying Dishes Cheap

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.

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.

Find stores that don't specialize in cookware and home goods. For example, getting them from hardware stores usually means good deals because they usually don't sell many of them and sometimes need to clear out inventory.

You can often make your own dishes with ceramic at a cheap price. Those that have the time can just go to those classes and try to make a beautiful dish that you can call your own.

When it comes to older and often more durable china, porcelain or glassware, a yard sale or flea market can be a great place for bargains. Often electrical frying pans, toasters, irons and the like can be found at very reasonable prices at these venues.

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.

If budget is really tight, then don't buy dishes in every size. You can always do without the small dishes by using the bigger ones.

Warehouses selling furniture, books, tools or electrical products sometimes sell dishes at a premium, so never go there to buy any or you will be sorry when you find out.

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.

Don't pass up thrift stores specializing in clothing or sundry household products. These can be one of the best places to look for bargains when it comes to shopping for used dishes since few people would expect to find them there.

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