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(More customer reviews)02/04/10 I had been searching and shopping for just the 'right' China for going on 3 years. There was so much to consider even though some may say, "it's just dishes". I was thinking about the appearance, the quality, the price, the durability, the ablility to acquire additional pieces and the piece replacement availability when needed. I searched on-line until everything became a giant blur and I shopped in stores until I got blisters from all the walking. I even searched on-line, narrowed down my search to three choices and then when back to the stores to compare, only because holding it in your hand and looking at it is far better than just seeing a picture of it.
Finally the descision was made and Mikasa Platinum Crown was the winner and I purchased it from Amazon. The shipped package arrived much sooner than I had expected so that was a plus. The package itself was unbelieveably well packed so it did arrive completely unharmed and everything was in tact. Even though I had seen it in the stores, for some reason it looked so much nicer in my home as I unpacked the box. I felt like a kid at Christmas, I was so tickled. After unpacking the box, I ran everything through the dishwasher and upon completion I removed my very beautiful and shiny new China to put away. Wow; even 6 weeks later I'm still impressed at the great look everytime I pass by the China Cabinet.
Now about the product. I have other Mikassa pieces so I already knew I was buying quality, durability, appearance and gaining the ability to add on or replace pieces as needed. Finding this 58 piece collection at Amazaon was pure icing on the cake. The 3 high end retail stores (I won't mention names) were at least triple and then some of the price that Amazon offered without including the additional 8 bread and butter plates, 8 fruit bowls and the serving bowl and platter. I can't say enough positive things about this product. The white China trimmed out in platinum is both elegant and impressively stunning. This is high end fine dinning at an incrediable price. In fact I am ordering another set so I can have a service of 12. Two sets of 8 will be a service of 16 but I'll just store a service of 4 in the event that any of the pieces might get broken. Even with the price for two sets, there's no way I could ever have matched cost or value on any similar product for a service of 12.
This is an awesome set of fine China at an absolutely phenomenal price. Do your homework as I did and you will quickly agree. However, don't take the 3 years I did doing it as I am sure this price won't be there for long. Happy Shopping :)
EDITED TO ADD: 03/14/10 I have now received my second set of this great China giving me a total service for 16. I am still in awe with the fine beautiful platinum detail and also with the price. I have invested five hundred dollars in what would have cost me more than two thousand had I bought retail. If you're looking for a set of China, this is undoubtably the deal of all deals. Now it's time to entertain !
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A timeless classic, Platinum Crown is regarded as one of Mikasa's most popular formal china patterns. With grace and style, this 58-piece serveware set provides just about everything you need for a long-lasting tradition of elegance and refinement. It includes eight 5-piece place settings (dinner plate, salad plate, rim soup bowl, teacup and saucer) as well as eight fruit bowls and bread and butter plates as well as one round vegetable bowl and and a 12-inch round buffet platter.
Destined to adorn the finest table, the understated design enables a variety of table dressings to accessorize this lovely collection. Trimmed with an intricately embellished, precious platinum band, the border offsets the simple, crisp white background while tastefully embellishing each of the dinnerware items with a distinctive touch.
Crafted from fine white china, fired at a high temperature, this elegant pattern suits the most formal dining occasions and is perfect for special meals. The china is chip-resistant and dishwasher-safe; however, Mikasa recommends hand washing given that hot dishwasher temperatures may soften the precious metal.
What's in the Box 58-piece set includes eight 5-piece place settings with each of the following: dinner plates, salad plates, rim soup bowls, teacups and saucers. It also includes eight fruit bowls; eight bread & butter plates; one round vegetable bowl; and one 12-inch round buffet platter
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