Libbey Preston Glassware Set

The scoop

Spotted a clearance price on the Libbey Preston 16-piece glassware set at Costco, and if you’ve been putting off upgrading your cupboard basics, this might be your moment.

This set includes four each of four different glass styles: double old fashioned, cooler, rocks, and beer glasses. Libbey is a solid American glass manufacturer that’s been around since the 1800s, so you’re getting legitimate quality here, not some flimsy no-name brand. The Preston line has a classic, simple design that won’t look dated in three years.

At less than $1.00 per glass (doing the math on that clearance tag), this is a genuinely decent deal for Libbey glassware. These aren’t the fancy etched crystal pieces your grandmother collected, but they’re durable, dishwasher-safe everyday glasses that can handle everything from your morning OJ to evening cocktails. You could pay more for lower quality at most home goods stores.

Mid-summer clearance on glassware typically means Costco is making room for fall inventory, or this particular style didn’t move as quickly as expected. Either way, clearance glassware sets don’t usually stick around long since they’re practical items people actually need. If you’ve been eyeing this set or need to replace mismatched glasses, inventory is probably limited.

This is one of those clearance finds that’s actually practical rather than exciting, but sometimes that’s exactly what you need. Are you Team “Buy Backup Glassware Before You Need It” or Team “Wait Until Something Breaks”?