How to Collect Cake Plates

Cake plates, also called cake stands or cake platters, are decorative stands used to serve and display cakes, pies, and other desserts. Although most are made with glass, porcelain and metal cake plates also exist.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet access
• Vehicle
• Money

Finding Cake Plates

1. Search the Internet to find rare or discounted cake plates for your collection. Auction websites such as eBay allow users to bid on cake plates and offer a wide variety of styles, including porcelain and antique cake plates. These websites also offer a picture of the cake plate so you can ensure you like it before purchasing.

2. Visit local flea markets, thrift stores, and yard sales to find additional cake plates. Often these sources sell cake plates at discounted rates, and often the cake plates on sale are no longer being made, making them rare and worth collecting. You may also be able to haggle a deal, so be polite and firm.

3. Look for cake plates at shopping centers as well. Many stores, including HomeGoods, A.C. Moore, and Michaels, sell a variety of cake plates for your collection. Discounted stores, including T.J. Maxx and Ross, also sell cake plates. Cake plate collectors should also visit Macy's, which sells Martha Stewart collectible cake plates.

References

• eBay: Cake Plates
• Cake Central

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