Lately I have picked up several old electric percolators very cheap, some are 50's vintage. Today it was a Westbend Flavo-Matic, also from the 50's for $2.22. It is in incredible shape with the fabric cord looking like new.
What amazes me it that these 65-70 year old electric pots still work like new and most new stuff last a couple years at best. I expect that they cost almost as much then as a new one today.
Anyone else use one ? I also have a some of the old the restaurant cups and dishes that are heavy enough to brain a bull. Sometimes I heat one of the plates up to use when I do a big breakfast.