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Lenox vs Reed & Barton

Twins Mom — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:04:24 GMT

The TSV looks lovely but got me to thinking about when I got my Reed & Barton set. Got many serving pieces that get daily use. Don't see much of this vendor anymore.

Re: Lenox vs Reed & Barton

BlueBlue — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:13:17 GMT

I agree. I have bought 2 Reed & Barton sets over the years. Both sets were service for 12, were less money and had very nice serving pieces. The TSV today looks nice, but very pricey when you add in the serving pieces and shipping.

Re: Lenox vs Reed & Barton

ChynnaBlue — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:17:09 GMT

@twins mom wrote:
The TSV looks lovely but got me to thinking about when I got my Reed & Barton set. Got many serving pieces that get daily use. Don't see much of this vendor anymore.

Reed and Barton was purchased by Lenox in 2015.

Re: Lenox vs Reed & Barton

Sooner — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:22:01 GMT

I think this is a great price for all you get if it is good heavy stainless from Lenox, and the larger sized flatware of today.

Good flatware is something you use a lot and want to look good. It makes a big difference in the look and feel of your table!

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Shelbelle — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:24:52 GMT

I got my daughter a set of Lenox from BBB 5 yerars ago as a shower gift, it has held up beautifully, gorgeous shine and heavyweight. But, I think you may be able to get a better deal at BBB with coupons and no shipping.

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Buck-i-Nana — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:25:55 GMT

I bought a service for 12 by RSVP here on QVC probably 10 years or so ago. It came with the wonderful round soup spoons. It included a huge number of serving pieces, most of which never get used!

I love this set. With the soup spoons that I've been watching for ever since I got my last set and the long tea spoons which my set didn't have I love the configuration. The sporks are a fun addition too. I think it's a good value and ordered the Barnaby.

For the past few years I've been having to take my flatware over to my son and dil's house for holiday meals as they never had enough. They don't want a new set because they still have young children and there's always the possibility of pieces accidentally ending up in the trash. So, I will pack up my RSVP set and take it over to them when the new set arrives.

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TheMemphisVette — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:33:59 GMT

this is a fantastic set. love the multiple course , formal options per setting.

i just purchased a very nice set at costco for a rediculously low 'last one' price. but i would still rather have this set. had i known it was coming, i would have waited.

super happy for all who get it.

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ChouChou — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:47:56 GMT

Well, I broke down and bought the Babson pattern. I also got the serving pieces. My current set is missing pieces and just yesterday my DH said that we need a new set. We looked at the 3 sets and decided on the Babson because of the brushed nickel look.

I also am going to need some new dishes but don't want to spend the money right now. I do like the look of the Lenox Perle in the white and the light blue.

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Buck-i-Nana — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:09:14 GMT

@ChouChou wrote:
Well, I broke down and bought the Babson pattern. I also got the serving pieces. My current set is missing pieces and just yesterday my DH said that we need a new set. We looked at the 3 sets and decided on the Babson because of the brushed nickel look.

I also am going to need some new dishes but don't want to spend the money right now. I do like the look of the Lenox Perle in the white and the light blue.

That Perle set is beautiful. It caught my eye as I was looking at the recently aired.

I have the Butterfly Meadow dishes that I bought as a TSV last year.

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Twins Mom — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:40:48 GMT

Thank you, Chynnablue, for background info. Interesting.

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Q4u — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:50:18 GMT

I bought my Reed & Barton set many years ago, 18/10 stainless, a full slightly oversized set for 12 including an extra set of teaspoons and ice tea spoons as well as everything you could think of for serving pieces as well as double the slotted and regular serving spoons and I believe it was just over $100 at the time. Been extremely happy with the set, it's still beautiful.

Bought DS a full set for 12 of Lenox (also slightly oversized) for Christmas for his new home. Was about $130, far less pieces but came with an extra set of teaspoons, was 18/10 stainless and had serving pieces (less than mine but enough of them). Very, very nice set and he loved it.

I think both companies are quality.... and I believe that the set offered today is equally nice and a quality product. Everything is going up... unfortunately..].

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Q4u — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:54:15 GMT

@Buck-i-Nana wrote:
I bought a service for 12 by RSVP here on QVC probably 10 years or so ago. It came with the wonderful round soup spoons. It included a huge number of serving pieces, most of which never get used!

I love this set. With the soup spoons that I've been watching for ever since I got my last set and the long tea spoons which my set didn't have I love the configuration. The sporks are a fun addition too. I think it's a good value and ordered the Barnaby.

For the past few years I've been having to take my flatware over to my son and dil's house for holiday meals as they never had enough. They don't want a new set because they still have young children and there's always the possibility of pieces accidentally ending up in the trash. So, I will pack up my RSVP set and take it over to them when the new set arrives.

I have to comment because my youngest boy used to do this without me knowing.... until one day we didn't have many forks left~! "What happened to my forks??" "I threw them away when I was done eating".... Ha ha! (although I didn't laugh then because we had no money) BUT from then on I counted the silverware after each meal....

Re: Lenox vs Reed & Barton

50Mickey — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:12:48 GMT

Many years ago I purchased a set of Reed and Barton Walden pattern from QVC. Very traditional set. I use it every day and still love this pattern. I found that Replacements.com carries all of these patterns and you can order individual pieces if you need to add to your set.