# How much do you pay for coffee mugs? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** coffee\ **Created:** [October 27, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-coffee-mugs/992194 "2023-10-27T20:32:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Apodder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/apodder/32/17727_2.png) [@Apodder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apodder)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-coffee-mugs/992194/41 "2023-10-28T18:24:21Z")
Idk, I only ever use the stainless travel mugs (like Yeti, but cheaper) because they keep my coffee warm for the 3 hours I’m usually drinking it. And they don’t break. But I might be tempted to try going to after-Xmas sales and snagging one of those hot chocolate/tea gift sets that have, like, a mug, a hot chocolate packet, some candies. I find them before Xmas at Costco and the like for around $15. After, ought to be half off. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-coffee-mugs/992194/42 "2023-10-28T19:17:30Z")
I have so many mugs my kids complain. I enjoy my mug collection, though. Most of them are from some event or some place. (Lots of mugs commemorating the local spelling bee, and ARML, for instance. Some from square dance events. Some from trips. Some from my mom. Some were gifts.) The last mug I bought was a pretty hand-made thing and I may have paid $30 or so for it. But I’m sure you can get a plain ceramic mug for under $10. ---
**Author:** ![Briny\_Deep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/briny_deep/32/17188_2.png) [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-coffee-mugs/992194/43 "2023-10-28T19:33:31Z")
Someone gave me a couple of [these mugs](https://vw-collection-by-brisa.com/en/VW-T1-Bulli-Bus-coffee-cup-370ml/BUTA09), which it turned out I loved so much I’ve started collecting them. They’re really pricey, whether shipped from Germany or bought used on eBay from within the U.S. ($25/$30 or so) but no other mug will do for me anymore. It’s the delicate thinness of the lip, which makes all other mugs feel like I’m just mashing my head into them; and the fact they’re real properly glazed china, which means they go in the dishwasher and the design never fades. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-coffee-mugs/992194/44 "2023-10-28T19:35:02Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > My favorite mug came from my college bookstore. It has the school name and mascot. I used it for a couple years until the glazing inside cracked. I was worried the bare pottery might leach into my coffee. I retired that mug and it sits on a shelf in my home office. Yeah, I had a coffee cup with the picture of a cute bear on it with the words: What’s Bruin? I got it at the (guess which) student store a billion years ago. When it got a small chip and crack, I converted it to a pen/pencil holder. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-coffee-mugs/992194/45 "2023-10-28T19:45:17Z")
Hell, PM me your address and I’ll send you a couple of the dozens of mugs I have around here, never used. Coffee mugs have been the go-to teacher gift for decades, and I don’t drink coffee. (I use a 40 oz. Stanley insulated mug for my iced tea every day.) Thrift shops, garage sales and the like are where to find mugs cheap. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-coffee-mugs/992194/46 "2023-10-28T19:48:10Z")
Thanks for the offer but I don’t need a mug, I just looked into buying myself one and was shocked at the price. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-coffee-mugs/992194/47 "2023-10-29T17:06:24Z")
I have a set of these from Williams-Sonoma: > **[Open Kitchen by Williams Sonoma Tall Coffee Mugs | Williams Sonoma](https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/williams-sonoma-open-kitchen-tall-mugs/?catalogId=79&sku=9006185&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Tabletop%20%26%20Bar%20%3E%20Coffee%20Mugs%20%26%20Tea%20Cups®ion_id=675650&cm_ite=9006185_20504790174&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhfipBhCqARIsAH9msbmKsDllbwRDCsLa45rTXd0aHExtgcBomHc-xVph01F0Oi_2fY7jukAaAkc8EALw_wcB)** > > Perfect for everyday use, our sturdy porcelain mugs are designed for relaxed gatherings with family and friends. Their classic white color makes them extra versatile—great for mixing and matching with other dinnerware and serving pieces. [![](https://assets.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/202340/0188/img70f.jpg) ](https://assets.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/202340/0188/img70f.jpg) (sorry for the small image size, check the link for better) Which are 22oz (!) mugs. They are 4 for $34.95 US, although when I bought them they were less and I bought them at a 25% off sale. Not that you need 4. I like them for various topped drinks. So an indulgent 12-16oz hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, or other specialty drinks. And they’re a nice, plain white with no logos at a reasonable price. I wouldn’t be surprised if you could buy singles in-store as well, assuming you had one nearby. But honestly, for your stated needs, you’re better off shopping ARC / Thrift / Etc and finding something uniquely suited to your needs. But if you need BIG mugs for some reason, these work really well. ---
**Author:** ![ThisSpaceForRent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thisspaceforrent/32/345_2.png) [@ThisSpaceForRent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisSpaceForRent)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-coffee-mugs/992194/48 "2023-10-29T18:57:31Z")
I have/had a coffee mug collection… mostly advertizing related… I had over 300 but when i moved I got rid of about 200 so net I know have ~100+/- I have NEVER paid more that $.25 (25 cents) for one… I do have some that were gifted to me that I suspect cost a bit more. Two of my most cherished are a simple Grateful Dead Stealie and a “Frank O’pinion AM in the PM” ---
**Author:** ![ThisSpaceForRent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thisspaceforrent/32/345_2.png) [@ThisSpaceForRent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisSpaceForRent)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-coffee-mugs/992194/49 "2023-10-29T19:04:27Z")
I have been to a coffee shop like that… Great idea!!! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-coffee-mugs/992194.md?page=2)