Radiance Teal 12pc Melamine Dinnerware Set – Service for 4 Plates and Bowls Set, Outdoor Dinnerware, Coastal Dishes, Unbreakable, Dishwasher Safe, Heavyweight Melamine, Rustic Look

I bought the like new warehouse version of these plates because it was half the price. The box they sent me was brand new and unopened but it had a random hole in it. Everything inside was perfect! Definitely try that if they're available. You can always return it at no charge if there's a problem. As for the overall quality, these are great? We bought them to use outside in the summer without having to worry about them breaking. They are melamine (plastic) exactly as pictured with kind of a stoneware look on the inside only. Finish is very nice and durable. Thicker than other melamine ware I've used which is a great thing. You can put them in the dishwasher but not the microwave. I don't understand any of the negative reviews I've read. These are exactly what they say they are. Casual and nothing fancy for outdoor dining use. If you're expecting something more, you will likely be disappointed.

I love these dishes. I love the lightweight-ness to them so when I hand wash they aren’t so heavy on my wrists. I love the design. They have been in my dishwasher and microwave and have had dark colored red sauce on them and have held up. I don’t think we have dropped any yet. But I have a 13 year old daughter and she sometimes just tosses the dishes in the sink and none have broke. I like that they are not made out of glass. By far my favorite dishes I have owned

I don't have a dishwasher, so it is hand washing for me all the way. As I've aged my arthritis has gotten worse, and over the last few months I broke or chipped several pieces of my beloved stoneware dishes because they slipped out of my hand during washing. Needing something that could handle a few mishaps, I searched for a melamine dinnerware set that was as beautiful as durable. I absolutely found it in this set! Without the typical bright white backside, this dinnerware hides its melamine nature brilliantly. The colors are rich and it looks like beautiful stoneware, but has the incredible durability of melamine. The only thing missing is a set of matching mugs or cups.

I'll start by saying I do really like these dishes. However, two things I don't like. If you use a sharp knife to cut your food on them, it will leave cut marks on the plate. Also, this is hard to describe, but the size of the rim on the bottom of the plate causes it to tip if you push down, like to cut your food on the outer edge of the plate. If the rim were wider, it would be better. They are very good quality and they're pretty.

Wonderful color and design. These dishes have a heft to them that give the illusion of real ceramic pieces. I purchased 2 sets to have plenty on hand. With tile floors and a pool - this is the way to go for safety and breakage avoidance. The whole family really likes this set. Just remember - don't microwave on plastic wear of any kind - toxins leach into the food (its not a melting problem).

I entertain a lot informally. My nice friends always want to help clean up but were banging around my china..for a casual meal this very durable but also pretty china solves the problem

These are better than I expected. Heavier and more durable than expected, and great-looking.

These were attractive enough and sturdy, etc, but I hadn't realized how controversial the product material is before purchasing. Upon their arrival I researched why they are not dishwasher or microwavable safe. This should have been a red flag for me, but I liked the price so I ordered them. We have for the most part completely moved away from plastics in my kitchen some years ago. I know to some extent it is impossible to be completely rid of plastics, but having plastic flatware is totally preventable. Why risk it?..I suppose wood products aren't necessarily dishwasher safe, but I never feel the safe concern over the threat of toxic materials leaking into our food stuffs from wood. My family uses predominately glass and ceramic, some stainless steel. Maybe if I still had very young children I'd feel differently about the convenience of plastics, but I'd like to think not.