Originally Posted by YVR Cockroach

Unfortunately they are. I see too many (actually, almost all of what I've seen) at thrift shops where the enamel has been melted off the bottom. I did find a small fry pan in near-perfect shape for C$6 though (to add to my collection in storage).

While we inherited a Braun hand blender from my late mother-in-law, we also found one at the free store section of a municipal dump.

For those interested in what quality kitchen items and wine consuming items one can find at a thrift store...