Now is the time for yard and garage sales There are some good bargains out there.Some are almost too tempting to pass up.Yet, what;s a good deal and what's not ? What's the best pick up at any second hand sale?
Any yard sale is pure temptation, especially to those just starting to build a kitchen. Check to see if there are any cast iron pans on sale. These are a must buy.Older ones are your best.They're still usable even though they may have a rough surface. If the pan is risty buy it anyway The rust can be scraped and washed off and you wind up with a good sturdy pan for cooking and baking. Keep in miind cast iron lasts a whopping one hundred and fifty years. It'll be a good find and a good bargain to acquire one. Another good yard sale buy is a set of pots and pans. Many feel that they need to replace their pots and pans even after five years. Jump on these sets. You could even score Farberware.what you need to avoid are those Teflon coated non-stick pots and pans. these could be scratched and emit chemicals that were sprayed on the surface. You can get silicone and microwave bakeware. These are OK to buy and are good if you want extra pans for baking cupcakes. Silicone scrapers and whisks are other good bargains as are cookie cutters and rolling pins.
China is also a good buy. Spode is one of the desired chinas many barbain hunter seek. The original pieces go back over two hundred years , to Josiah Spode and his son Josiah II 's of Stoke Upon Trent , England. These are few and far between, although there are some random pieces out there. Still a good Christmas set can cost as much as $200 hundred dollars . Yard sales can yield up Wedgewood pieces as well and you can be lucky to get a dinner set for six. Mikasa is another good yard sale buy . Keep in mind the owner may be selling sets that have missing plates due to breakage. You could wind up with an odd numbered set like five or seven place settings. Go another route and go funky. The coolest restaurants have mismatched plates and cups. You can do it that way and just pick up anything that's still in good condition. The same applies to wine and champagne glasses. You may not get an even numbered set. The same goes for tumblers and shot glasses too. Pick what you think works best with your dining room decor. What about utensils? . There may not be a full set of matching knives forks and spoons.Opt for the eclectic and look for a hodgepodge of different styles and brands.
Garage sales are fun. You can pick up some really good sales at one. Just be prudent with what you decide on and buy.
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