Dinnerware Is So Expensive!

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

I've had a set of dishes for years and am at the point where I need to buy a new 8-pc set.

Went online and, oh my!, they are not cheap. I guess the price has risen over these years and I was totally oblivious.

My preference is a white porcelain set.

About 3 years ago, my son struck gold. He stopped by a thrift store and in one of the glassed-in cases he saw an 8-pc, white porcelain set for $10. He examined them before buying and not a chip or scratch. What a deal. They are gorgeous. Nice weight and rim.

If your face brightens when you meet a friend, you have struck gold. - unknown

Preds · ‎12-17-2012

I keep thinking that someday I'll replace mine and then after I look at the prices I decide mine still look pretty darn good. LOL Your son did get lucky! Good Luck on your search.

Fate whispers to her, "You cannot withstand the storm." She whispers back, "I am the storm."

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

I have some Fiesta and a service of Pottery Barn basic white from 33 years ago - before my son was born.

I have supplemented my dishes by picking up restaurant style china from thrift stores and estate sales.

I have a set of 10 luncheon size Buffalo China plates (again from almost 25 years ago). They were ten cents each - $1 for the lot - and they look good as new.

JustJules · ‎06-25-2013

If all you are looking for is plain white porcelain there are lots of places you can find affordable dinnerware. Try looking at Kohl's, Walmart, K-mart, Tuesday Morning, Big Lots. I've seen sets that are service for 4 people in those places for $39.99, so 2 sets + tax would be less than $100 which seems inexpensive for dinnerware to me. Unless you shop thrift stores or garage sales, it's unlikely you'll find any bargain like your son did.

MaggieToo · ‎03-09-2010

Williams-Sonoma have what they call "open stock", I think. Four plates cost $20.

It's plain white and got mixed reviews.

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

I'm on my way to a big estate sale a few blocks away...I'll see what they have!

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

Sorry, I meant service for 8. My mistake in posting. (See? It's really been a long time!)

If your face brightens when you meet a friend, you have struck gold. - unknown

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

On 6/19/2014 Preds said:
I keep thinking that someday I'll replace mine and then after I look at the prices I decide mine still look pretty darn good. LOL Your son did get lucky! Good Luck on your search.

Once again, he picked up a service for 8 (16 pcs). Gosh, I've got to get with the times. ${#emotions_dlg.blush}$