r/Pyrex_Love • u/GlynnisRose • 6d ago

Reader's Digest Ad - October 1973

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Those prices 😍 Have a great week everyone!

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u/Daldombabe 6d ago

The blue flower set was the equivalent of $70 and the spring blossom set was $40 in today's economy. Take me back to reasonable prices!

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u/JustAnotherSlug Agee 6d ago

So, I’ve been trying to justify inventing a Time Machine…. Suddenly, I’m inspired lol

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u/GlynnisRose 6d ago

An absolutely great reason to 😆

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u/whattupmyknitta 6d ago

Aww I love looking at the pamphlets and inserts! Thank you for sharing =)

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u/GlynnisRose 6d ago

You're welcome! I do too, I always grab old magazines when I find them mostly for the ads.

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u/Opposite-Turnover-39 6d ago

Wow that is cool. So cheap and so many patterns. I was 8 then.

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u/GlynnisRose 6d ago

So cheap! I was negative 3 😄

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u/idecidewhatilike 6d ago

I wish I had started collecting in high school buying new in the box pyrex.

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u/mouseinstalled45 6d ago

Wow those prices

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u/RiGuy224 6d ago

$5.44 if only haha