If you are just starting out here is what I would recommend.
1. Buy what you love. You will never go wrong if you love it.
2. Get the best quality you can, pieces in Excellent Condition with the proper lids will hold their value.
3. Look for unique pieces that are hard to find.
Here are some examples:
These are the pride of my collection...even if you can score just 1 bowl, grab it! 1956-?
A very good friend told me something interesting about Friendship pattern (1971-?). While they made pink and blue for 10 years, Friendship was only made for 4 or 5 years...this makes this pattern very sought after.
What everyone loves...Gooseberry made in 1957-?. A great investment.
I would strongly recommend investing in a 2.5 Quart Oval Casserole (the large one, they are great for lasagna). These are hard to find and you will use it all the time. Here I have Organic Muffins stowed away, cover keeps them warm!
This is a 'Rare' piece. It was a Promotional Chip and Dip set made in 1960.
