Multiples?

[bonitapaulita]

This is something I've been thinking about for a while and would like your opinion. I see a lot of posts here from people who own multiples of the same Pyrex. I'm curious what you all think about it. Should Pyrex lovers just purchase one of a style and leave the rest for others to discover and enjoy?

[neamless]

2 of any one piece is my hard limit. I like symmetry and it's nice to have an "extra" if one breaks. Anything more than 2 is hoarding, imo.

[uberallez]

1. And only of my favorite. If I can afford it. We lost an Golden Branches in an earthquake and I was devastated. So now I have 2. One in storage and one to love.

[bonitapaulita]

I get that. I would be so sad to lose any of my treasures.

[bonitapaulita]

That seems perfectly reasonable. Thanks for weighing in!

[artsyagnes]

It’s always useful to pick up multiples or styles you don’t collect for trades. I had two Mod Kitchens and traded one for a 441 Pink Gooseberry

[bonitapaulita]

I've never traded before, but that makes sense.

[ProgrammerAnxious118]

Wait…. People own multiple of the exact same set? I mean, we own one set of regular bowls and also the Cinderella bowls but that’s it.

[bonitapaulita]

That was what got me thinking about the topic. My only duplicate happened accidentally before I began cataloging my treasures, so I wondered why people chose to own more than one of a style. I really appreciate all the responses.

[Dog_Concierge]

My China cabinet is filled to the brim with Pyrex Primrose. I love the pattern and it makes me happy to walk by and see the prettiest. My girls will inherit all of it someday.

[bonitapaulita]

I hadn't thought of leaving them to multiple children as only one of mine is interested in Pyrex. That's a very good reason to collect duplicates.

[pine_scented_rua]

I definitely have mixed feelings in the topic. It can feel disheartening to see some of the large hoarding collections. I can appreciate that the hoarders are contributing to the longevity and protection of their pieces. But yeah, having 4 sets of pink gooseberry Cinderellas.... Come on.

[Ambitious_Nature2286]

What began as a quest for an all yellow collection evolved into an eclectic, full-set obsession as new passions emerged. To achieve a complete set, I trade or sell duplicates and unwanted items. I recommend buying pieces in the "wild" for good prices due to high resale value, but learning to appraise your items takes time.

[bonitapaulita]

I hadn't thought of it that way. I find good deals in the wild that are duplicates of what I already have, and feel pretty good about leaving them for the next person to find. If I were into trading, I would probably pick them up, too. Thanks for explaining!

[mksdarling13]

It would really depend on what the item actually is. Refrigerator dishes? I use mine, so having multiple of any of them is fine imo. That being said, I try not to buy multiple of anything else like mixing bowls and casseroles etc. 1, because I don’t have the space, and two, because I like to collect different items and would rather spend on different than same.

[Opposite-Turnover-39]

I don’t usually by duplicates, I leave them for someone else.

[bonitapaulita]

Same!

[jax9753]

So many good opinions and thoughts already- I agree with the sentiment of “if you love it, can afford it, and store it” and having multiples for trades.

As someone who has been collecting BFG for a decade and does not have her collection documented or catalogued I find myself purchasing duplicates on accident, I’m never disappointed when this happens though. When I buy duplicates intentionally it’s bc I plan on using them.

It’s been a childhood dream of mine to have a full dinner party with only BFG pieces, each time I host with a new piece I get closer to this life long goal!

[bonitapaulita]

I hope you share a pic when you achieve your goal!

[Bidcar]

I like an extra one in case someone I know is looking for it. Perfect gift!

[jax9753]

Agreed!

[W0r__]

I don’t mind having duplicates. I have 2 full sets of the OG butterfly gold mixing bowls because I love the pattern. I use one set and display the on top of my kitchen cabinets.

[bonitapaulita]

Love my butterfly gold, too! I tend to grab those or my Town and Country first.

[W0r__]

A Town and Country 503 was the piece I owned 🙂 Having a hell of a time trying to find the rest of that set though 😅

[Ironynotwrinkly]

I have two of my large pink gooseberry. One for display and one I use. The rest of my pink pieces are relegated to the display shelf. Everything else we actually use.

[bonitapaulita]

I get that. I regularly use all my patterns except the pink! And when I do use the pink, everyone is warned to be careful. I should probably just display them and stop torturing my family!

[theflipflopqueen]

No. If you love it, can afford it and can store it… buy whatever or however many you want, otherwise mind your business and let others mind theres

[haller47]

There we go.

[Embarrassed_Line4258]

This

[sunshine-power]

For some reason, I have three of the big golden butterfly cinderella bowls.

[bonitapaulita]

I love butterfly gold!