The first time I was told by my friend Eric about a Corelle dinnerware sale at Eastwood City, I was not able to go. I can’t remember anymore why but I missed the one last June. When I bought a set of Corelle dinnerware at the Duty-Free Shop after returning from Taiwan last July and blogged about it, he posted a comment to remind me (see comment #16 in the “Dinnerware and Flatware” entry).
I don’t need to be reminded twice. When we went to Clark Field last month, I snubbed all the dinnerware on sale there. I could wait — Eric’s wife Malotte already told me that the next sale was going to start on November 15th.
November 15th was yesterday and it rained like hell. In fact, classes were suspended in many parts of Metro Manila. But guess what? Before noon, I was at the appointed place — the third floor of the Cybermall at Eastwood City. I was psyched up to acquire a new set or two of Corelle dinnerware but Malotte told me they had cookware as well which were in another room. The moment I saw the cookware, I knew I would probably have to give up my plan of buying Corelle dinnerware. I knew I was going to buy cookware — lots and lots of cookware — that there won’t be any space in the kitchen for new dinnerware.
The cookware on display made me salivate — Pyrex non-stick casseroles, frying pans and wok (I didn’t even know Pyrex had a metal cookware line) and Visions cookware. I was flustered — I wanted them all. I looked, inspected, sighed and sighed some more. I was going to get Visions, changed my mind and chose from the Pyrex metalware line. Then, Malotte said they had Corningware too. Between the Pyrex non-stick cookware and the Corningware sections, we passed by a table with Pyrex non-stick metal bakeware and I just had to get a pizza pan and a pie pan.
On to the glorious, glorious Corningware — the kind that can go from the freezer to the stove to the dishwasher. My goodness, naloka ako! The prices were so, so delicious too.
I got so worked up (if you’re a serious cook, finding good cookware at those prices is nothing short of orgasmic) that after choosing all that cookware, I started browsing the Corelle line. Josme, I had to restrain myself, literally, because of space issues. I will splurge on dinnerware next time. Cutlery too, hopefully, if they are available.
You can read all the details in Pinoy Cook. I posted an entry there last night with photos of all the Pyrex cookware that I bought (the wok was only one among four) and the two Corningware casseroles, including details on the unbeatable prices. I wasn’t going to post an entry about my shopping spree here but I realized that the information is more useful here because this blog has more local readers. Pinoy Cook readers are 70% from the U.S. and Canada.
The sale will last until Sunday. The location is the third floor of the Cybermall building at Eastwood City, the unit beside Jollibee. I’m really tempted to go back on Sunday. Part of yesterday’s loot were Christmas gift items and I’m thinking I can get half of my Christmas shopping done there. With those prices, I’d be saving a lot of money too.
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kotsengkuba 11.16.07 at 8:16 pm
Connie, when you said “The prices were so, so delicious too” did you mean they’re expensive or not expensive? Kase you end with “With those prices, I’d be saving a lot of money too.” I thought you mean expensive when you said “delicious.”
toni 11.16.07 at 8:32 pm
What a TIMELY READ! I need new kitchen things. And I love that whisk you bought! For only P100. Gah. Okay, I have to make time to go to Eastwood. Thanks for the tip, C!
Kongkong622 11.16.07 at 8:51 pm
When they had that sale 3 years ago I was also able to purchase some goodies. I was able to get some cookie sheets, pie pans, and a pizza pan too!! Sobrang mura nga eh. I didn’t even know about there was a sale I just happened to be in Eastwood and was killing time because my dinner appointment was half an hour away. So meron ulit? Sayang, I just bought a Meyer 28-inch wok the other day in Makro kasi naka 25% off. Thanks for the tip, will try to go before the sale ends
Connie Veneracion 11.16.07 at 10:29 pm
kotsengkuba, click mo link sa Pinoy Cook para makita mo prices.
Toni, have fun. And I hope the supplies last.
Kongkong, they hold the sale twice a year. I’ll post an announcement before the 2008 mid-year sale and see you there. hehehehe
Ting 11.17.07 at 6:17 am
Unfortunately, not all Corelle and Corningware sets are made in USA na. Mexico and China have started producing the cup part of the sets. Personally, I found the quality of those made in Mexico and China not as fine as the ones made in USA.
Connie Veneracion 11.17.07 at 11:06 am
Ting, yeah, that was what Malotte told me. The Corningware that is NOT made in the US CANNOT be used on the stove top. The ones they have at the bodega sale are US made.
Re Corelle cups. Ahhh that figures then why they break easily. Our old Corelle sets have all plates, bowls and saucers intact but some cups are missing already.
kate hizon 11.24.07 at 1:28 pm
im so atat to buy corelle pero d ako makatiempo ng sale. i already have 2 sets pero plain white lng and i bought it for only 1t@. please let me know naman pag meron super sale. on going pa b sale sa cybermall? thanks
Connie Veneracion 11.25.07 at 1:25 am
kate, it ended last Sunday (Nov. 17th). I was told there will be another one in June. I’ll post an entry before the sale starts next time.
maricon 11.28.07 at 9:45 pm
hi connie,
I too collect corelle,but unfortunately am from baguio.do you know dealers from her?thanks
edith 05.20.08 at 11:33 am
im very interested to buy pyrex cookwares. when is the next sale of dinnerwares?
Connie Veneracion 05.20.08 at 3:55 pm
June, I think, Edith. I’ll ask my friend.
Michelle 06.25.08 at 9:50 pm
Hi Connie. Do you have the date for the June sale yet? Thanks in advance.
Connie Veneracion 06.25.08 at 10:30 pm
None yet, Michelle. Don’t worry. I’ll post the date as soon as I know.
kate hizon 08.17.08 at 1:26 pm
Hi! its me again.I again missed the sale held last july. How about the nov sale, any idea when its going to be held? Now ko lang nabasa post mo. Is this cash basis only? Pls keep me updated. Many thanks!