You're rummaging through the cabinets at an estate sale, and you come across a set of 12 beautifully etched wine glasses. They're priced to sell, but do you really need another set of wine glasses?

Thrifters know that bargains abound at resale shops, tag sales, and antique dealers. Usually what you see is what you get, but every now and then, a truly valuable piece is tucked behind something ...

Crystal isn't as clear as it used to be. That famous ringing sound, widely held to be a telltale way to identify true crystal? Some fine glass will ring, too. Here are some crystal basics. GLOSSARY ...