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Vintage kitchen utensils, pots & pans, small appliances, wedding flatware, bakeware, Rubbermaid, Tupperware, food photography props, movie props, antique silverware, retro housewares.
Have you been searching for a hard-to-find vintage kitchen item? Don't give up just yet—let Laura help you in your last ditch effort to find a special something!
Announcement
Vintage kitchen utensils, pots & pans, small appliances, wedding flatware, bakeware, Rubbermaid, Tupperware, food photography props, movie props, antique silverware, retro housewares.
Have you been searching for a hard-to-find vintage kitchen item? Don't give up just yet—let Laura help you in your last ditch effort to find a special something!
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Reviews
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Margaret on Jan 14, 2022
5 out of 5 starsPackage was shipped quickly & is as described. I would buy from this seller again. I’m very happy with my purchase!
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Margaret on Jan 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsItem was shipped quickly & is as described. I’ve bought from this seller before & will again in the future! She has a great inventory! Thank you Laura’s Last Ditch!!!
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Donna on Mar 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe cookie disc was just as described and I am very happy with it. Laura was very helpful and answered all of my questions. I highly recommend her shop.
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Katherine Sahak on Mar 14, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSuper quick delivery and although this lid doesn’t match the green Rubbermaid bowl that I have, the replacement lid fits great!! Thank you
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hennerearthlinknet on Mar 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsReally really great. Thank you so much. Perfect condition. If you had more I would buy them!
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Donna on Jan 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSecond time ordering from this shop. I love my replacement forks. Thanks so very much!
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Margaret on Jan 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsItems were shipped quickly, & are a as described! I’m replacing/adding to my Twin Star flatware that I bought in 1971-72. I’m thrilled to find the pieces I want!!! Thank you!!!
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Margaret on Jan 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsItem was shipped quickly & is as described! 😃 thank you!!!! 💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ☮️💟💜🦋
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Nathan on Dec 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsArrived ahead of the holiday as promised, awesome condition, wife loved it!
About LaurasLastDitch
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This chrome Sunbeam toaster really shines! And after decades of use, it still toasts beautifully! -
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I love how vintage goods are not only nice quality, but eco-friendly. Here's my preferred way to transport packages. -
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Our adorable vintage kitchen, with authentic vintage wallpaper. Who needs modern things when vintage is so wonderful?
Laura's Last Ditch: Like Grandma's kitchen, only bigger!
Grandmother had the best kitchenwares. But I don't simply criticize today's junk. Instead, I hunt practical, quality vintage kitchen utensils, small appliances, and cookware few others offer. Some of my vintage kitchenwares look pretty; others are homely little things, yet I squeeze more into my shop so you can find something just like Mom's or Grandma's—something made to last.
How did Laura's Last Ditch get its funny name? I hunt for vintage kitchenwares people cannot find, then delight them by locating them—sometimes in the oddest of places. Let me help you in your last ditch effort to find something special. Now let's raid some kitchen cupboards!
Mom's utensil drawer: www.etsy.com/shop/LaurasLastDitch?section_id=7952918
Nana's small appliances: www.etsy.com/shop/LaurasLastDitch?section_id=8148638
Grandma's silverware chest: www.etsy.com/shop/LaurasLastDitch?section_id=8002573
Mother's bakeware cabinet: www.etsy.com/shop/LaurasLastDitch?section_id=17591253
And the rest of the kitchen: www.etsy.com/shop/LaurasLastDitch
Shop members
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Laura
Owner
I enjoy frugal pursuits such as reading, scratch cooking, food preservation, and foraging. My vintage kitchenwares expertise supports my family's joyful, down-to-earth lifestyle, while enabling others to be good stewards of resources.
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George
Junior Packing Helper
George is meticulous in the way only a child with autism can be; he ensures you receive a recipe and business card, and that nothing has been left out of your package. George also operates his own vintage puzzle shop, PuzzlesByGeorge on Etsy.
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Calin
Deliveryman
Calin drops off packages for shipping on his way to symphony rehearsals. During the Christmas season he helps pack. The rest of the time, he gently prods Laura to get things off the back porch and into the shop.
Shop policies
Shipping
Customs and import taxes
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
More shipping info
Tracking is included, except for flats (items mailed in an envelope, such as instruction manuals and recipe booklets).
I reclaim packing materials in order to keep shipping costs low and save natural resources. Printed receipts included upon request.
More info on refunds
Refund is for purchase price less s/h, unless my error necessitates the return. I accept returns for any reason, even if you've simply changed your mind.
Lost or damaged shipments
Lost items: full refund or replacement (if available) if tracking info says item didn't arrive within a reasonable amount of time, which varies by destination.
Damaged items: full or partial refund (I may request return or proof of damage). I double-box glassware and especially fragile items. I reserve the right to provide a replacement rather than a refund.
Gift orders or special requests
Should you require gift wrapping, a gift note, or have another special request, such as a longer return period, please ask.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, absolutely! Some of my items don't show international shipping options, but I am happy to give a price quote upon request.
Do you combine shipping with items from your other shops?
Yes, with a smile! We are happy to provide a combined shipping discount for items purchased from Laura's Last Ditch and either of our other shops:
PuzzlesByGeorge (vintage jigsaw puzzles): https://www.etsy.com/shop/PuzzlesByGeorge
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