Thrifting for the Kitchen
It’s a rather chilly day outside so I’m delighted to welcome you indoors to share in thisThrift Store Adventure that highlights some kitchen finds. Welcome, Friends, I’m so glad you’re here to explore these finds with me.
Sometimes a “Theme” seems to develop when you’re thrifting and today’s visits seemed to center around the kitchen.
I don’t often buy pots and pans at the Thrift Store. That’s mostly because it’s hard to find pans in good condition that have been gently used. Today I was really fortunate to find this really nice 8″ skillet by Cuisinart in stainless steel. Most of my pans are stainless steel and I find them easy to cook with. This skillet sells for about $23 and I was able to purchase it for $3.75. A pretty good deal.
The second pan is a 10″ skillet selling for $40 but I was able to buy this one for $4.75. I thought that was a pretty good price for a skillet that had hardly been used. It was also by Cuisinart.
Lastly, this 3 quart pan with cover goes for about $60 and I purchased this one for $6.00. These pans were all in excellent condition and you can see from the pictures that they had been treated well in their former homes.
At the same store I found these very nice placemats in grays and white tones. They had no spots or discolorations and were in excellent condition. I was able to purchase four of them for $.75 each. Not too bad.
The last purchase of the day from a second shop was a set of dark gray, rimmed plates. I was able to find four dinner plates and four salad/dessert plates. These look brand new. There are no knife marks, chips or cracks in any of the plates. I’ve been looking for a nice neutral, very plain, set of dishes and these were perfect. The pattern is “Tilley” by Project 62. They sold for about $2 per plate. I used the plates here:
Almost Spring Table Setting
I was really pleased that the placemats from one store went really well with the dishes from the second store. I’ll have to do a table eating where the two are paired together.
It turned out to be a very successful day of thrifting for the kitchen. Hope your next thrifting adventure is a good one.
Looks like some major scores! Those pans will a last a lifetime and were a steal!
They were a great find, Gina. They will last a really long time. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have a great week.
Lynne
It’s amazing that you found pans in such fantastic condition! My pans are a mish mash of pans I’ve inherited from my mom and, believe it or not, my son!
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I know, Marsha, I was really surprised as Thrift Store pans are rarely in good condition. It was a lucky find. I have a mix of pans as well but it works. Have a lovely week.
Lynne
Great scores, as usual. I have been using my Revere Ware copper bottomed pans for 50 years and they are still going strong so I imagine your Cuisinart will last the rest of your life!! I agree it is hard to find good pans in the thrift store. Casseroles, baking tins, muffin tins are easy, but not pots and pans!
Thanks, Kathy, we were talking about Revere Are the other day. It is reliable and those copper bottoms when shined are beautiful. thanks for stopping by and sharing.
Lynne
Great score, Lynne.
I’m going to off load all my pots & pans (Le Creuset, too) because I’m going to use my mother’s ‘almost new’ Le Creuset….Less weight to haul down south.
You definitely keep what’s in the best condition. Your move is getting closer and soon it will be over and you’ll be settled again. thanks for sharing and have a great week.
Lynne
I look for stainless steel pots and pans when I go to 2nd hand stores. Yours do look wonderful! I like browsing the furniture and book sections too.
It’s such fun to look in the Thrift Stores and if you find something it’s great. Good luck on your next thrifting adventure and have a wonderful week.
Lynne