#3: Electric Fondue Sets

Once available for $20-$30 at retailers like Bed Bath & Beyond and Macy’s, electric fondue kits have maintained their value, now estimated at $20-$40. Seen as a culinary trend and a trademark of the 1970s dinner scene, fondue once dominated the dining tables with its electric pots.

Electric fondue pots were the centerpiece of many gatherings, as well as melting cheese, chocolate, and various types of meat. Despite the evolving culinary landscape, cheese and chocolate fondue remain timeless favorites. According to Groovy History, the immense popularity of cheese fondue can be traced back to marketing campaigns that depicted cheese as a wholesome food reminiscent of the Swiss Alps.