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Thrift store finds today~

homedecor1 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:23:23 GMT

my friend is visiting so we decided since our pool is closed to visitors we'd go "thrift store" hunting🙂

We went to one and was surprised great selections of Pyrex, White cornflower & meadow corning ware & lots of Tupperware.

I found in the back a Fiesta platter - they had it as part of a "orange" dinnerware set. Well, I told her I'd like to just buy platter -- after bargaining a bit she agreed to sell me the platter -- I bought for $3.00🙂🙂 (It's deep orange maybe "poppy" not sure of all the Fiesta colors)

Then I looked through the tupperware -- found the lettuce keeper even had the insert - $2

My friend bought several pieces of corning ware & corelli, pyrex dishes.

Tomorrow we're going to furniture store and vendor mart. Can't wait to see what we will find!!!

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roxxy1 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:59:17 GMT

@homedecor1 Great find on the fiesta ware platter. I believe the color is persimmon.

Love my fiesta ware !

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ECBG — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:00:54 GMT

@homedecor1

You found some treasures to be sure. Please don't microwave in old Tupperware. The chemical when heated is highly unsafe. You would be aghast to know what the chemical was used for.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:03:54 GMT

@ECBG

Thank you! I only bought lettuce keeper.

Can my friend safely put older pyrex & corning ware in microwave? If not, I'll let her know since she uses it a lot.

Thank you again!

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Northern Belle 2 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 03:17:16 GMT

I find the greatest things at thrift and consignment stores. Lots of vintage Tupperware, some Temp-tations, which I've had really good luck with (I.e no cracking), cookbooks, you name it. My favorite places to shop!

I also found the lettuce keeper with insert which I was thrilled about. 🙂

P.S. Adding my comment about the microwave discussion about vintage Tupperware. I don't use any of my Tupperware in the microwave. I have other containers that are safe when I do heat something up. 🙂

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spiderw — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:24:59 GMT

For many years I shopped at Thrift stores, Salvation Army and of course antique stores and flea markets. I think I had more fun finding treasures than buying anything practical! It was always an adventure.

Of course now I have so much in the knic knack world and also collectibles. At the time on my sprees I had fun and enjoyment but down sizing is in order for me and it's time to donate back!!!

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shoesnbags — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:25:58 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
@ECBG

Thank you! I only bought lettuce keeper.

Can my friend safely put older pyrex & corning ware in microwave? If not, I'll let her know since she uses it a lot.

Thank you again!

@homedecor1

Yes, your friend can definitely put old corningware in the microwave. In fact, the older corningware is more resilient than the newer corningware.

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coffee drinker — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:51:37 GMT

@homedecor1 Absolutely. Your friend can put the Pyrex and Corningware in the microwave. It's not Temptations.

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ECBG — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:58:46 GMT

@homedecor1

Glass is safe to microwave as long as it isn't hot to touch.

Unless the Tupperware is new, absolutely no heat or cooking which also leaches out the chemicals that are top carsongenios. These compounds are something any knowing person would be horrified to put in their veins.

Microwave safe freezer containers are on amazon. I use them.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 03:38:37 GMT

no microwave food for me... I hardly even reheat.

Although, i have tempered chocolate in it using glass bowl in a pinch but double boiler method I prefer.

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queendiva — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:50:08 GMT

@homedecor1 : isn't the treasure hunt of thrifting the most fun? I go weekly, and most of my finds, like yours, are under $5.00. Occasionally, as in this past week, I score a furniture item, which will cost more.

Love your finds!

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homedecor1 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:09:58 GMT

@queendiva

I never had a interest in "thrift stores" or goodwill stores but my cousin & her daughter came for a visit last fall. We went to everyone w/in 50 mile ... oh what fun!

Now I'm having fun going to browse! Today we went to a huge auction house & consignment place ... amazing the finds in there!!!

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Travone — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:48:56 GMT

One of my favorite stores is a resale shop. They sell clothing, shoes, purses, and home decor. Love it. I also sell things there that I am not donating. There is another seller who buys alot of things from the Q and she is my size, so I score things at a great price most of the time.

One of my best finds was at a different store near my SIL' house. A long (below the knee) wool pendelton coat. It was new with tags (originally over $300), I paid $30. That was 13 years ago and I still have the coat and it still looks great.

I love a great deal......I'm cheap.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:36:03 GMT

@Travone

Oh my if only I was looking for clothing! We went to a consignment shop and TAGS were still on Susan Graver, LOGO, NYDJ jeans (which my friend bought for $10) and so many other pieces I recognized from Q.

The handbags were from Dooney, Anushka, Coach and Michael Kors. My friend found a BMakowsky bag - in perfect shape for $11...

I didn't see anything I liked but had some Joan Rivers jewelry.

This afternoon we are going to a furniture/home auction ...this should be interesting! She is remodeling her condo ... bet she gets some good finds!

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Travone — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:37:53 GMT

@homedecor1How Fun. Enjoy your day.

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Wendy Lou Hoo — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:25:17 GMT

I wish I could go to the local thrift stores. I loved to go and just browse looking for treasures. Recently when I have taken donations, I see that the workers and most customers do not wear a mask. I just don't feel safe in that situation, so I'll have to wait until it's safe again. Sigh.

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chickenbutt — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:19:54 GMT

Very cool!

I still have some of the old Tupperware that I use frequently - not for food storage, as L&L is so much better. But some of them are great for other things. I remember that really big bowl (it was just a one-piece thing, not a set). I have it in the original yellow color.

When I lived in Europe I bought some TW. The stuff you got there was made in Belgium and every bit as good, of course.

But now I find that the newer TW is just not the same at all. I've literally had TW 'glasses' explode in the top rack of the dishwasher. These are some new-ish ones I bought in the last ten years or so as they are the perfect size (around 11-12oz) for my protein drink as I don't like the idea of drinking out of a box. But no more putting in dishwasher! hehe

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Twins Mom — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:24:08 GMT

Went to thrift store first time in 9 months. I knew I missed but not how much. Bought beautiful corduroy dess and coordinating Gymboree sweater with leopard collar for less than $8 for grand. Found scarcely used 16" bike for other grand for $10 - new ones over100. I think I did well but need to stay away for awhile. Clothing supply restored.