That starburst dishware is still selling!
Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by Brigitte in Uncategorized
If you have my book then you already know about the Franciscan Starburst dishware I talk about. I was keeping an eye out today on a plate that was up for auction to make sure these are still hot and yes indeed they are. Take a look below……….
This is for only one plate! Plates and dishware is usually pretty cheap in thrift stores. I always look for this pattern because it sells every time. They are also easy to spot since you are looking for this specific pattern. You might have to dig through a stack of plates but who cares right? Don’t be surprised to pay only 99 cents or even less!
Although it’s very tempting, don’t bother with chips or cracks. What I do is run my finger all around the rim to feel for chips as sometimes you don’t see them that well. I do the same on the front and back of the plate.
I recommend you go back to the book to see the other dishware in this pattern so you can keep an eye out. And good luck!
Deena
01. Feb, 2010
Hi, Brigitte,
I was lucky enough to find one Starbirst plate at the Salvation Army several months ago, and it sold for a good price…other Franciscan patterns don’t seem to do as well and I’ve stopped buying them. How about having a forum for readers to tell about their amazing thrift shop finds? I have a few stories that I could share.
Brigitte
01. Feb, 2010
Thanks Deena! And the forum is being worked on as we speak!
steff
01. Feb, 2010
I haven’t found any of this pattern yet but I buy ANY franciscan that I find. I had an ashtray once that sold for 75.00. I think it was rare and old but I got it for 1.00 at a local auction when I didn’t even know what I was doing!
Brigitte
02. Feb, 2010
Nice Steff!
Terri C
02. Feb, 2010
My Mom had a HUGE set of these dishes that we sold for practically nothing several years ago at their Estate Sale. I think it was a 8 piece place setting…and ALL the pieces! Boy…what a bummer! You can bet I’ll be watching for them from now on. Thanks for the heads up!
Brigitte
02. Feb, 2010
Oh what a bummer Terri! I guess that’s how the rest of us get to find stuff so cheap. Yikes! But what goes around comes around so you’ll find that treasure or even these dishes again.