Tips for Collecting Salt Pepper Shakers

You can get the salt and pepper shakers in almost any thrift store, antique store, or flea market. If you are a vivid kitchen items collector then you would enjoy having more of these creative and cute salt pepper shakers.

The rarer the pair, the more valuable and costly they are priced. In this article we will discuss about some tips that will help to collect the salt pepper shakers.

When you are planning to buy a pair for your home, it is always better that you do a small research on the different types that are available. Some of the common types that are available include nodders, hangers and minis. The names usually give a hint about the type and style of shaker.

You can also take a look into the various salt and pepper shakers available in a series. Sometimes the series sets are much more collectible and desirable than the normal ones.

Examine the shaker properly for any signs of cracking, damage, or paint peeling. As we all know that salt is naturally corrosive and over time it will erode away the paint and plastic. The stoppers may not be there but they can be easily replaced.

It is necessary that you test all the working parts on nodders and mechanical salt and pepper shakers. See for any signs of leaking. Ensure that all the parts move freely.

You should be aware of the fact that some of the salt and pepper sets are the married ones. These married sets usually are the different pieces that are brought together in order to create a seemingly matching piece.

You can either buy the salt and pepper sets in any of the traditional stores or buy them online. Buying online would be a better option as you can easily browse through the different sets and then buy the one that you like.

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