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post #1 of 25
11/24/12 at 8:50am
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Our daily stuff is chipping a bit, so we are looking to replace it with something a bit more durable.

Key criteria:
1. Very simple pattern or plain white
2. Dishwasher safe
3. Microwave safe
4. Relatively inexpensive (<500 for 8 place settings)

I would just buy some Corelle ware if it all didn't look so cheap.
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post #2 of 25
11/26/12 at 8:16am
The wife and I have plain white generic dishes from crate and barrel and they have lasted for 3.5 years now. One benefit is the outlets often have open stock of things for replacements.
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post #3 of 25
11/26/12 at 8:33am

Mikasa Antique White Dinnerware set. Mine is 4 years old and in perfect condition. The coffee cups are small, more like tea cups so I added the cappuccino cups to it. And over time a lot of the serving pieces. Simple and somewhat elegant, couldn't be happier. If my 2 sons can't destroy them no one can. 

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post #4 of 25
11/26/12 at 8:34am
Why not some cheapo Bone china in plain white like Wedgewood for daily use. I don't know why daily use stuff always has to be plain, boring and cheap, but I do end up saving my favorite stuff for special occasion as well.
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post #5 of 25
11/26/12 at 8:47am
Adonde.
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post #6 of 25
11/26/12 at 9:32am
^those are cool
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post #7 of 25
11/26/12 at 10:23am
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Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba View Post

Why not some cheapo Bone china in plain white like Wedgewood for daily use. I don't know why daily use stuff always has to be plain, boring and cheap, but I do end up saving my favorite stuff for special occasion as well.

Can you recommend a particular brand?
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post #8 of 25
11/26/12 at 12:15pm
For patterned or white?
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post #9 of 25
11/26/12 at 12:18pm
White. I'm not opposed to a patter on the plate but I would like white.

I'll PM you regarding the chair, not trying to post more info about my life on the interwebz than I already have lol.
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post #10 of 25
11/26/12 at 1:03pm
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^those are cool

Yeah, they are nice. We use the same things every day and special, but I like the Adonde stuff.
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post #11 of 25
11/26/12 at 1:12pm
Daily stuff, I would go to an antiques auction and pick up a set. I see some pretty high end stuff go all the time for dirt cheap. Picked up a set of Spanish porcelain (brand escapes me right now) for 4 recently for $60.
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post #12 of 25
11/26/12 at 1:13pm
What do you guys consider cheap for daily use?
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post #13 of 25
11/26/12 at 1:15pm
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What do you guys consider cheap for daily use?

I'd say under $300
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post #14 of 25
11/26/12 at 1:53pm
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We currently just use plain white Ikea, which has been fine for daily stuff. But I would like something with a very slight bit of detail. Unfortunately a lot of China has platinum banding which make it not micro-wave safe. And most of the patterns out there seem to fall into two camps - very simple fancy china or very loud obnoxious daily stuff.

Basically I want a simple white plate with a bit of classy blue or grey lining on the edges that is durable.
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post #15 of 25
11/27/12 at 9:30pm
Take a look at the Apilco Aqua and Apisco sets- WS has sets for dirt cheap for atound $80 I believe.
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