What better way to make your Thanksgiving special each year than to have a set of reserved Thanksgiving Turkey plates? Having a special dish that you only use once a year makes the day special even if you are eating with the same people that you do every day; your immediate family.
Thanksgiving plates come in many styles. There are new plates, modern plates and vintage plates.
- Vintage plates are generally plates made before 1970. They are usually more expensive but can retain their value better than newer plates if kept in good condition. It may be harder to find a full set and those sets will be more expensive than partial sets. If you never plan on having a large get together, the partial sets will be a better deal.
- Used modern plates (1980 – present) are a good deal and you may be able to find a style you like that is no longer being made.
- New plates are great if you want to be the first to use them or you want a lot of matching plates. You can get some good deals on ebay (above) for new plates.
Thanksgiving plates come with several themes as well:
Cornucopia
Pilgrim
Fall
Leaves
Pumpkin
And the most popular:
Some plates come as a singular item. These are usually larger and meant for display or use in serving. Any type of Thanksgiving plate makes a great bring-along gift if you are lucky enough not to be the host at your Thanksgiving feast.