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Temp-rations dishes

SeaMaiden — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:36:13 GMT

I just do not understand the popularity of these. They are gaudy, cheezy, and where do you put them all if you have sets and sets of them? Maybe someone who likes them will share why. I would not want them if they were free.

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nana59 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:41:00 GMT

And what do you do with them when they start to chip--like all other Temptation pieces.....

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sunshine45 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:49:49 GMT

havent had any chip or crack.

dropped one and it broke into a bunch of pieces, but that was my fault.

gaudy, tacky, ugly?......not to me......love my pieces and use them frequently. have some new items, have some original items.

i buy them and use them. i do not have any of the dinnerware. i prefer to purchase the specialty pieces and bakeware. have given some as gifts also.

to each his own........buy what you love, love what you buy.

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debic — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:53:26 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
I just do not understand the popularity of these. They are gaudy, cheezy, and where do you put them all if you have sets and sets of them? Maybe someone who likes them will share why. I would not want them if they were free.

I feel the same way about Fiesta. Different strokes. Just read the fiesta thread. Most of those people have more of it than I do temptations. And I have a fair share. I like it, I don't find it gaudy or cheezy. Cheap yes. I've had some of it over 5 years and have no problems, I didn't have to take a loan out for it either. If I ever change styles, as many do, it's more than paid for it's self.

You've been here long enough, why try to drag up the dead horse? This is no better than trolling for controversy. People love or hate it. No one has to buy it or even understand why.

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matty liz — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:06:45 GMT

I really like it. To me it makes my house a happy place and when I take it someplace it is always admired. I don't have the dishes, to me that would over do but I love the seasonal mugs and bake piecses. I am able to break most anything but I handle gently and have had one crack and one chip in 15 years. I've been through tons of glassware. In an ultra modern home it probably wouldn't look good but, to me, I enjoy using it and presenting it.

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Preds — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:16:24 GMT

Love the pieces I have. Also love other brand pieces I have, no matter the brand. Ugly is in the eye of the beholder ... just as beauty is. Who are you to judge what others see?

The joy of life ... enjoy yours and appeciate others enjoying theirs.

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GCR18 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:38:22 GMT

People buy them because they like them. If you don't like them, don't buy them.

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Krimpette — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:50:51 GMT

I really hate to see posters put down something they know many others really love.....and then ask them why????? If you don't like them, no need to put them down so pointedly. I know we all have the right to our opinions but just hate to see others' tastes insulted.

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:09:17 GMT

Looking at my Temp-tations bakers brings me joy - not to the degree that my grandchildren do or even a successful day at work does; but the sort of joy I have looking at a beautiful painting or flower. or a cozy fireplace. My Temp-tations pieces have held up over the years. They are a pretty good price for decorated stoneware. I stack the graduated oval bakers on my kitchen table. Most of my guests comment on them almost as soon as they see them. But compliments are not required for my satisfaction with these bakers and serving bowls. They do their jobs every day.

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raven-blackbird — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:42:52 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
I just do not understand the popularity of these. They are gaudy, cheezy, and where do you put them all if you have sets and sets of them? Maybe someone who likes them will share why. I would not want them if they were free.

IF you actually cook at home..............you like them

IF you do fast food or eat out.............you won't

IF you have glass front cabinets where the contents of the cabinet can be seen.............you like them

IF you don't...............you won't

IF you have a Mediterranean style home or Country style.................you like them

IF you don't..................you won't

that ought to be a starting place........................................raven

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terrier3 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:47:28 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
I really hate to see posters put down something they know many others really love.....and then ask them why????? If you don't like them, no need to put them down so pointedly. I know we all have the right to our opinions but just hate to see others' tastes insulted.

I loved TT and gave many pieces as gifts...until one broke in two as I pulled a lasagna out of the oven.

They are cheap pieces of junk.

I started using my late mom's Corningware and Fiesta pieces - as good as they day they were made - in the USA - in the 1950s.

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Citrine1 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:41:04 GMT

I think some of the colors/patterns are really pretty. I only have one set of cranberry floral lace dinnerware and I love it. I keep my dining room table set at all times and in the fall this is the pattern that I keep out.

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blueroses47 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:47:13 GMT

Exactly.

I don't have a single piece of Temptations. But, I think they're pretty, and can understand others collecting them, if they like the patterns and have uses for them.

Why in the world would anyone post something like the OP posted?

Simple answer. To make trouble, and make others feel badly in some way.

I think something is wrong with the personality of a person who feels the need to go out of their way to do post something like this. Just a mean flaw in their personality if you know what I mean.

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Phelina — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:55:14 GMT

I totally love my Temp-tations dishes. I love to bake, and I love to use them every single day, just seeing the dishes on the table and in my cabinets makes me happy. I enjoy the color options, I have a netural house and the red provides a great pop in my kitchen.

I get many complements when people come over for dinner and I love the floral lace pieces, but I've broadedned and got some of the old world pieces too, and eveything has been beautiful. I'd love to have Le Creuset pieces too but they are totally out of my budget. For me, the Temp-tations line makes everyday cooking a happy expereince. And I've found the stoneware cooks healthily, the best roasted vegetables have been those done on a lid-it!

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coco14 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:09:59 GMT

To the OP - if you would not own one if given to you free and you have such a dislike for the product, why do you even care why others own them?

Again, I do not understand the need to START a negative post, insulting all those who like, purchase and use the dishware and bakeware.

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qvcfreak — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:10:55 GMT

I only have one set of 4, from when they first came out. I have them stacked and the lids to the side of the cabinet. I use them for the holidays and when I have people over for dinner. No chips on mine.

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Say Nay — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:15:00 GMT

Does Fiestware chip? I have Fitz and Floyd and they chip like crazy. I'm looking to replace my entire set of dinnerware. TIA

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Kachina624 — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:07:15 GMT

Appearance aside, I wouldn't want to always be in fear of my cookware falling apart as I removed it from the oven, ruining a meal and creating a huge mess.

I've collected a pattern of Dansk dinnerware for about 25 years, have dropped and broken a few but it never chips.

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Peaches McPhee — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:10:26 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
I just do not understand the popularity of these. They are gaudy, cheezy, and where do you put them all if you have sets and sets of them? Maybe someone who likes them will share why. I would not want them if they were free.

Caution: snark ahead. OP, how it is that you cannot understand someone liking something you do not like, or someone who has a larger kitchen than you do?

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Blahblahvampemer — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:29:09 GMT

@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
Does Fiestware chip? I have Fitz and Floyd and they chip like crazy. I'm looking to replace my entire set of dinnerware. TIA

F&F is a totally different type of ceramic. It's fired at a low temp so durability isn't going to be great. Fiestaware is much tougher.