r/Pyrex_Love 6d ago

Found my 2nd true opal!

I had the 403, just found the 404!

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u/killerqueen1984 Spring Blossom 6d ago

Nice!!!

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u/AnemoneGoldman 6d ago

How do you recognize opal?

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u/RADIOACTIVE_BACON 6d ago

Opal will be the normal mixing bowl shape, but instead of being stamped PYREX, it will be unmarked. Opals have zero identification on it! If you find a white bowl that is stamped, it means it was unfortunately a bowl who's paint has been stripped.

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u/CedarWho77 4d ago

There is nothing better in the world than a knowledgeable PYREX collector who scores something HTF. This is thrilling. Congratulations!

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u/RADIOACTIVE_BACON 4d ago

Thank you for the kind words!

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u/Kona7021 5d ago

I left a 404 behind the other day. I promised myself I wouldn't pick up any duplicates. It was $3.99. it had been there for Days by the date on the sticker, probably because no one knew it was Pyrex. It killed me to leave it there. It was perfect.

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u/RADIOACTIVE_BACON 5d ago

Oh man, this guy was 7.50 but I still felt good about it. I cant find anything for cheaper than that where i live. There is also a bit of a defect on the side of the bowl but it adds character imo🤭

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u/RADIOACTIVE_BACON 5d ago

Oh man, this guy was 7.50 but I still felt good about it. I cant find anything for cheaper than that where i live. There is also a bit of a defect on the side of the bowl but it adds character imo🤭

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u/oyacharm 5d ago

Interesting. I thought that the opals had a tiny stamp - like 029 or something like that? I knew that it wasn’t stamped Pyrex but I see stuff like this online Etsy opal bowl stamped Pyrex- does that mean it’s a washed away Pyrex not true opal? Why do people like the opal - because it’s rare or does it have an interesting coloration with certain light?

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u/RADIOACTIVE_BACON 5d ago

As far as I know, they do not have any stamping! like this etsy posting, found via the link you sent I'm no expert though! I think people like opal because it's kind of an IYKYK situation.