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Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

Sue98 — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 13:16:53 GMT

The other day I was picking up some cleaning supplies at Dollar Tree, and as I was walking through the houseware aisle I noticed all the pretty dinnerware they have. Some are printed with sunflowers, others are embossed, some plain, but there are very pretty colors, too.

I guess I've never noticed them because, to be honest, I wouldn't have ever considered buying dinnerware there, but then I've been wondering about them since. For $1 per piece, it seems you couldn't go wrong.

Has anyone purchased dinnerware from Dollar Tree? Any thoughts?

Re: Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

Carmie — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 13:23:37 GMT

I have a few pieces...platters and bowls, no dishes. I use them in my RV. I figured for the price, why not? They have held up very well, no chips or cracks even though they have been knocked around on occasion. We have some glassware too.

Re: Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

felixmom — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 13:37:17 GMT

A lot of Chinese dinnerware has been found to have lead in the glaze.

I'm not worried so much about durability. just concerned about the possibility of toxins from chemicals.

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151949 — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 13:49:53 GMT

I haven't bought dinnerware but I have bought glasses there. A set of old fashioned Coca Cola soda glasses and a set of smaller Coke glasses that look like a can of coke. I've had them for years - they were originally purchased for the camper and were brought home when we sold it.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 13:51:37 GMT

Yes, indeed. I have the dinnerware and the flatware with the colored handles. I like to color coordinate when I have guests over and dollar store items are a great way to do that without going with plastic and paper. And they are permanent, I can pull them out and use them whenever I want. I have a white set of the dinnerware and several of sets of the flatware with white handles. I bought them at times. My foundation pieces for informal or fun decorating. Then I add bright tablecloths, napkins, flowers etc. from the dollar store or Amazon or a party store.

Re: Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

esmerelda — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 13:59:11 GMT

@Sue98I have not. But ifI was interested in having seasonal dishes, I think I might pick up some of those. I thought they were pretty.

Re: Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

luvzchiz — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 14:02:52 GMT

I have purchased some glassware ther but only if it had made in the USA stamped. I have found that their ceramic ware is made in China. I won't buy those.

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 14:10:26 GMT

I would only buy them for decorative use.

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patbz — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 14:13:56 GMT

I buy their glassware for every day use. I haven't bought their dinnerware but even if it is made in China it has to clear customs and USA lead standards. I'm tired of having any and everything made in China slammed; reminds me of "made in occupied Japan". That said, I skip things like their toothpaste and dog food as it could be easily adultrated.

Re: Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

x Hedge — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 14:14:20 GMT

Yes. Look for more threads in the Home Forum.

Our sunflower pattern is gone now but at Dollar Tree the other day I saw a beautiful autumn leaves pattern in dishware, seat cushions, dish mats, etc.

As for the lead content, it's easy enough to check with Dollar Tree at their .com site.

Dishes can be used for more than eating.

I like to display candles on some of those pretty dishes.

I was thinking of a hanging wall display with those autumn plates.

I have a huge golden hued shallow bowl and in past years every day I would pick up the prettiest autumn leaf on my walk, bring it home and add it to the bowl. In no time I had a centerpiece of a huge jumble of beautiful colorful leaves that filled the room with the crisp, dry, leafy smell of the perfect autumn day.

I thought that would look great with those autumn leaves patterned dishes from Dollar Tree.

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Home/Sunflower-dishes-from-the-Dollar-Tree/m-p/4773026#M141192

Re: Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

Sweet Caroline 1 — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 14:31:15 GMT

Yes, I bought some little ice cream bowls. My sisters and I love to shop the dollar store and find all kinds of good stuff.

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bonnielu — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 14:52:24 GMT

I buy it and have gotten compliments. Works for me. Not expensive and seems to hold up. And if it should break I am only out small change.

Re: Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

OhioAngel — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 15:15:26 GMT

i would not personally use any dishes, glasses, cups, etc from dollar stores. they can contain lead!!

Re: Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

Sue98 — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 15:24:52 GMT

@x Hedge wrote:
Yes. Look for more threads in the Home Forum.
Our sunflower pattern is gone now but at Dollar Tree the other day I saw a beautiful autumn leaves pattern in dishware, seat cushions, dish mats, etc.

As for the lead content, it's easy enough to check with Dollar Tree at their .com site.
Dishes can be used for more than eating.

I like to display candles on some of those pretty dishes.
I was thinking of a hanging wall display with those autumn plates.

I have a huge golden hued shallow bowl and in past years every day I would pick up the prettiest autumn leaf on my walk, bring it home and add it to the bowl. In no time I had a centerpiece of a huge jumble of beautiful colorful leaves that filled the room with the crisp, dry, leafy smell of the perfect autumn day.

I thought that would look great with those autumn leaves patterned dishes from Dollar Tree.

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Home/Sunflower-dishes-from-the-Dollar-Tree/m-p/4773026#M141192

If I go to dot com, how do I find out if the dishes contain lead? TIA

Re: Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

Marp — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 15:25:07 GMT

If you have a concern about lead test kits are inexpensive, fast and easy to use and reliable.

Re: Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

ScrapHappy — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 15:43:36 GMT

@Sue98 wrote:
The other day I was picking up some cleaning supplies at Dollar Tree, and as I was walking through the houseware aisle I noticed all the pretty dinnerware they have. Some are printed with sunflowers, others are embossed, some plain, but there are very pretty colors, too.

I guess I've never noticed them because, to be honest, I wouldn't have ever considered buying dinnerware there, but then I've been wondering about them since. For $1 per piece, it seems you couldn't go wrong.

Has anyone purchased dinnerware from Dollar Tree? Any thoughts?

I purchased a lot of the outdoor dishes along with the matching cups, bowls, and serving pieces. You're right, can't go wrong at a $1 a piece. I've seen their dinnerwear and glasses that match and I think they're very nice.

Re: Dinnerware at Dollar Tree?

ID2 — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 15:44:29 GMT

I would NEVER eat on anything that comes from China!

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chrystaltree — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 16:05:53 GMT

@patbz wrote:
I buy their glassware for every day use. I haven't bought their dinnerware but even if it is made in China it has to clear customs and USA lead standards. I'm tired of having any and everything made in China slammed; reminds me of "made in occupied Japan". That said, I skip things like their toothpaste and dog food as it could be easily adultrated.

Exactly! I don't buy any food items at all from Dollar stores not even if they have brand names because there are counterfeit foods out there but I have no problem at all with non food items. I think a lot of older posters are stuck in different time, post WW II thinking. They still think of China and it's economy as it was 50 years ago. Also, many of the the "made in China" items are made in huge factories that are actually owned by Americans. They just manufacture their goods in China (and elsewhere) because it's cheaper to do so.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 17:21:22 GMT

This isn't about the Dollar store, but I was looking for some coffee mugs and was in Sur la Table. Certainly not a cheap store, and had a hard time finding ones not made in China that were microwaveable. Tableware made in China is all over the place. Doesn't only have to be the Dollar store.

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viva923 — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 18:17:23 GMT

i have seen some nice dinnerware/glassware at dollar store/tree.

have never purchased any.