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Pyrex Identification

Hello team! I am just getting started in building up my collection. As of now, I have just purchased random pieces that I liked without knowing much about the pattern, rarity, or value. Does anyone here know where I can find a "Pyrex bible" or similar that will identify pieces, patterns, values and products? Thanks!
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Re: Pyrex Identification

www.pyrexlove.com

they have EVERYTHING. :)
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Also, I have a book called Pyrex: The Unauthorized Collector's Guide by Barbara Mauzy. It is fantastic and gives you historical info and values.
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Hi! I have the Mauzy book too. There's also "Pyrex by Corning: A Collector's Guide." I like that even more! For an online resource, there's also The Pyrex Files. They have some pieces that aren't on Pyrex Love.

http://dragonfire1.50megs.com/Pyrex/Pyrex.htm

I'd be careful with relying too much on the values quoted in some of those books though. If you're collectiing for your personal collection, they're a bit irrelevant, because a piece's value is only releveant to you. If you're looking to sell, that's when you have to be careful. I collect Pyrex too, and I'm in a couple collector's groups. I see many people upset about what they perceive to be high prices online and in thrift stores. For instance, the Mauzy book has an Old Orchard bowl valued at $8-$10 per bowl. That is not a very popular pattern, and I can't imagine the average Pyrex collector I've come across paying $10 for Old Orchard. This is not to say that there are not many items in the books whose values are pretty accurate. A lot depends on where you find it and of course condition. Of course, there's an exception to every rule. These are just my personal views. LOL!
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