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Does anyone use China,................

Katcat1 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:16:48 GMT

Crystal and silverware anymore? I gave my china and silverware to my niece and she has not used it. I have crystal that I am going to try and sell as only 2 glasses were ever used. I don't think most people entertain like that anymore with China, etc. I am right about this? Or, do people still entertain with China, silverware and crystal? Do you also purchase as china, etc.as wedding gifts?

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violann — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:22:24 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
Crystal and silverware anymore? I gave my china and silverware to my niece and she has not used it. I have crystal that I am going to try and sell as only 2 glasses were ever used. I don't think most people entertain like that anymore with China, etc. I am right about this? Or, do people still entertain with China, silverware and crystal? Do you also purchase as china, etc.as wedding gifts?

I have Lenox China and International Sterling Silver flatware, and I use everything on holidays and for special dinners.

We recently attended a wedding and the bride had Lenox on her registry list. It wasn't "fine" china, but very pretty "daily" dinnerware.

I never wanted crystal, and never used anything fanc by way of glassware.

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KentuckyWoman — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:23:20 GMT

I haven't used my fine china in years. I have an off white Pflatzgraff set of everyday plates I use every day. My neighbor's mother passed away a few months ago and they had an estate auction. They sold a four piece, eight place setting of Noritake china including serving bowls and meat platter for $30.00. The neighbor bought it herself rather than let it go at that price. I just don't think most people entertain like that anymore. I don't at any rate. I still have my mother's silverware and I gave my crystal glasses to my SIL ten years ago!

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panda1234 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:25:05 GMT

I believe some people getting married register for china and silver. In my circles no one has it or seems interested in it. I feel it takes up room just to get used a few times a year. This could be a socioeconomic thing and I don't fall into that category. Interesting question.

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GCR18 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:28:22 GMT

My mother gave me her China and silver. I haven't used it.

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ScrapHappy — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:30:00 GMT

I've been married for almost 16 years and haven't used my Lenox china. It doesn't bother me that I haven't used it, I just like it and do enjoy looking at it in my china hutch. We just moved into a house that fits my china hutch and dining table so that makes me happy. I have, however, used my crystal.

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Zhills — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:36:21 GMT

Mine looks pretty in the china cabinet! I have used it for holidays when the kids were home a few times.

I love my Corelle. It is a pattern that looks like china.

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bonnielu — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:40:51 GMT

When I got married the crystal, china and silverware were the IN gifts. I registered my patterns and hoped it would be my number one gift. With complete sets siting in my china cabinet.. just siting... I cannot give it away. And I have four daughters who tell me they don't want it, would not use it and are wondering why I am keeping it. Times do change. The only thing I could "melt down" would be the sterling. LOL The rest I might as well give it away.

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ms traditional — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:41:32 GMT

yes, it is all beautiful and i enjoy it. i think others enjoy a beautiful table as well.

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Snowpuppy — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:44:11 GMT

I have all 3. Lenox china and stemware, paired with Oneida silverplated flatware and use it as often as I can. I also have a set of Lenox Christmas china.

As a kid my grandmother made Sunday dinner and we sat down to a table with china, silverware and linens. She instilled to be thankful for what we had. Sunday dinners & holidays were a lot of work but they were to be celebrated.

Maybe it is socio-economic? The same people who don't "bother" with Thanksgiving spend it shopping WM.

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Marsha2003 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:44:37 GMT

I use my china and sterling flatware all the time...why not? I love to set a pretty table. I also use linen napkins. I don't use crystal at every meal because it has to be hand washed and I don't always have time for that, but the sterling and china can go in the dishwasher. I know manufacturers don't recommend using the dishwasher, but I would rather do that and perhaps shorten life of the dishes than keep them stored away in a box.

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StylishLady — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:52:48 GMT

Use mine for special dinners for holidays and company. Even use chargers and all the accessories like stemware glasses.

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jannabelle1 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:57:39 GMT

I think everyone has different circumstances....some do and some don't. There are probably quite a few of the older baby boomers who still have their china, crystal and silverware since that was the thing to do when we got married. And a lot of us received our mothers' beautiful china/crystal. That said, I'm an older baby boomer who doesn't have any of it anymore - and it doesn't make me unhappy except for having to sell my mother's pieces for next to nothing. I've downsized and simply do not have room for a big set of china, crystal and flatware that aren't used. Many grown children don't seem to want it or don't use it if they have it. For those that do, I think it's great.

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ECBG — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:09:05 GMT

Occasionally, I wish I had chosen some, or bought some.

When we married, I didn't know quite what I wanted, so I didn't register. I found a china in my colors years later-at Christmas which was the wrong time.

I got SO many salt and pepper shakers and other things when we got married. By the time I could buy china, I was using Franciscian Apple. It fit the antiques and we had boys, it looked great and fit!

I've seen some beautiful antique blue and white. Although I love it, I don't want to hand wash all of that after cooking!~

Our DIL isn't a china person at all.

I think with the way life has evolved and changed, china today needs to be dishwashwer safe.

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jannabelle1 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:10:21 GMT

Snowpuppy, that's a bit offensive. Some of us were raised with family events that included nice china and crystal. Some of us have also gone through life-changing events such as divorce, illness, and family issues where a big family sit-down dinner with a beautiful table is no longer what we do. It is not a socio-economic issue for us.

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Quse — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:20:06 GMT

Some people use it, some don't. It may be less prevalent now than in years past. I pull mine out every Thanksgiving, sometimes for birthdays...sometimes just because I feel like it. It's a pain to clean, as it's gold rimmed and has to be hand washed, but I enjoy using it. Even the crystal is gold rimmed, but it looks so pretty all out. It's worth it to me, but my much younger brother-in-law just got married. They didn't register for bone china, but Fiestaware...to use every day.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:21:04 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
I have all 3. Lenox china and stemware, paired with Oneida silverplated flatware and use it as often as I can. I also have a set of Lenox Christmas china.

As a kid my grandmother made Sunday dinner and we sat down to a table with china, silverware and linens. She instilled to be thankful for what we had. Sunday dinners & holidays were a lot of work but they were to be celebrated.

Maybe it is socio-economic? The same people who don't "bother" with Thanksgiving spend it shopping WM.

@Snowpuppy What a nasty, elitist comment. What does others shopping at Walmart have to do with your family dinners?

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jeanlake — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:50:17 GMT

Married late 70s -- registered for white Mikasa china with square plates. I prefered a modern look. Used it only for special occasions. Gave my Mikasa to a family friend who loved this place setting. At the same time, I began downsizing and planning for a move to patio home. I love using my FiestaWare. Still use holiday and crystal pieces along with stemware. I've been able to set a festive, attractive table with FiestaWare. Letting go of china was about losing attachment and storage space for me. That's all.

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stevieb — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:58:44 GMT

I use china only very occasionally but I do use crystal somewhat regularly. I never invested in real 'silver' untensils or otherwise because I surely didn't want to maintain it... I do prefer using my beautiful dishes that are not china, so I can just put them in the dishwasher. I entertain sparingly, but do enjoy using my nicer things for myself and close friends.

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september — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 03:29:00 GMT

I use china and crystal. I have a few pieces of silver, but don't want more because I don't want to have to polish it