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99 of 99 found the following review helpful:
 Nice set, good value! Sep 01, 2004
By Jiggy Bear
I just received the sets I ordered and am more than pleased. From the picture, I expected them to be a slightly darker shade of beige, but am happy to report the color matches the background color of many other Corelle patterns... not quite white, not quite beige. The solid color is elegant and neutral -- the better to show off culinary delights, or perhaps a beautiful tablecloth or centerpiece.
After half a century of living, the little things mean a lot to me. I appreciate Corelle's durability, reasonable price, ease of cleaning and forgiving properties. It also stacks nicely in a minimum of space, unlike heavy stoneware pieces. If a piece does eventually get broken it's not a big deal.... after all, I've never had a piece break during the first four or five years of use and I'm the Queen of Klutziness. I've found Corelle dinnerware to be very lightweight (a plus for those of us with arthritis) and forgiving (a plus for those of us who are dexterity-challenged) and extremely durable (a real plus during the "hurricane hour" before work and school, or when the kids gather at our house for a snack). I can stack three sets (12 place settings) in a minimum of cabinet space, and it's a breeze to load them in the dishwasher because they are very lightweight. I really like the mugs that come with this set, as they are heavier and the coffee stays hot longer than with some mugs. I have noticed in the past that the Corelle mugs have outlasted every other mug we purchased.
I did consider buying chinaware this time around.... for about a minute. I have seen so many "fine china" (partial) sets over the years -- usually covered with scratches and stains, sporting chips, nicks and flea bites. I suppose someone felt they couldn't throw them away because they were so expensive and "valuable." It amazes me that some people would spend up to several hundred dollars for china dinnerware... in fact, up to several hundered dollars per place setting. Yes, way.
Luxury comes in degrees, and is all relative. To most people in this world, Corelle dinnerware would likely seem quite luxurious, and I feel blessed to be able to afford it, and I'm thankful for the freedom and value it provides me, and the cleanup time it saves me every day, 365 days a year.
26 of 27 found the following review helpful:
Great Mugs & Lovely Dishes Nov 19, 2004
By Kathy
"mostlyharmless22"
My husband bought two sets of these the other day and I love them! With kids and ceramic tile, I've been stuck with melamine for more than 10 years. These are simple and classy and have a great mug. The color is beautiful and will go with any tablecloth or silverware I decide to put with it. The color may be the inspiration for new tile on the countertop. I've already bid on and won the serving platter and serving bowls. I'm waiting to see if I win 8 pasta/salad bowls and am considering bidding on a creamer and sugar and a butter dish. Can you tell I'm sold?
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Perfect match for my abundance set Feb 16, 2006
By Soho
"Soho"
This one is a perfect mix and match for any set that has beige background. Simple but elegant. One thing to know, the mug was a stoneware meaning it is not chip resistant.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Great product, questionable packaging Jan 21, 2007
By ralph
"ralph"
I'm quite surprised that Amazon sells such heavy products for such good prices. Corelles are all very nice but this one (or any of the whites) are particularly good for everyday use - cheap and unobtrusive. They're far superior to porcelain or stoneware because they're lighter, less breakable, microwave/oven safe and highly stackable.
However, one of the plates arrived broken in my shipment. Given Amazon's high standard of packaging and the "unbreakable" reputation of the Corelle line, this suggests poor packaging by Corning. Return was not a problem, but just be aware that this can be a problem.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Corelle, Definitely worth the purchase! Mar 23, 2006
By Melanie Maltese
I was trying to find some plates that would be light enough for my kids to get out of the cupboard and if they dropped one it wouldnt break. These are perfect. And they look dressy enough that they can be used on any occassion. I love them. And the best part was that they arrived the very next day. Thanks Amazon, I will definitely shop here again!!!!!!!!! Melanie
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