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[sunshine 919]

Evine is broadcasting from Ireland tonight where they actually make the crystal.  Should be an interesting show if you love crystal or not.

[chickenbutt]

I quit them  last year, but I do love Waterford crystal!

I might check it out.  Thanks so much for the heads up!  

[ValuSkr]

Thank you for the heads-up.  I always enjoy that great Irishman Jorge Perez.  

[CelticCrafter]

If anyone is buying, just make sure the pieces you are buying are actually made in Ireland.  A lot of it is not anymore.

[millieshops]

@CelticCrafterI more or less gave up on Waterford some years ago when they started selling a line in their outlet malls.  It just wasn't the same.

[Kachina624]

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@CelticCrafter wrote:

If anyone is buying, just make sure the pieces you are buying are actually made in Ireland.  A lot of it is not anymore.

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Yep, I bet the cheap stuff Evine sells is not made in Ireland, unless there's a town in China by that name.

[Mominohio]

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@CelticCrafter wrote:

If anyone is buying, just make sure the pieces you are buying are actually made in Ireland.  A lot of it is not anymore.

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They call it 'international' now, when companies outsource their once famously high quality products to places other than the original manufacturing country, but it really is just cheapening the product and the line.

I used to love Waterford, and bought quite a bit for an old friend back when it was only made in Ireland. The only piece I have I got after Christmas a year ago at Sam's Club for like $9. It is a big vase for flowers. It is beautiful, heavy, and serves it's purpose, but I know it is nothing like the pieces I bought my friend a couple of decades ago.

[hopi]

Jorge is what drew me into watching the Waterford shows- he said so many kind and thoughtful things. He also had great decorating tips. He is an award winning bridal dress designer and very intelligent. There are many pieces made in Ireland and of course they are the most expensive.

The Ireland show so far is very interesting. I know so little about it.

[Snowpuppy]

I bought Waterford lamps for my master bedroom when I remodeled 2 years ago. They are stunning!

Had to go back & get a Waterford bowl for my breakfast table. Heavy, reflects light beautifully.

But didn't purchase from evine.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

I've had my eye on some Waterford stemware for awhile and finally bit the bullet tonight.  No, it's not the top of the line, but it's what I want so I'm happy.  What I purchased is made in Germany, which is fine by me.