Customer Reviews

Mikasa Parchment Fine China 42-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service For 8

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Just got the set yesterday. LOVE IT! This was by far a super buy! I couldn't believe that I got all that I did for the price that I did. It even came in earlier than expected and thats with the free shipping too! The pattern is very subtle and elegant. This is the first China that I have purchased and I look forward to buying the rest of the set. Even if I have to pay reg. price for the rest of the set (though I doubt it) the money I saved already....worth it!

On December 14, 2005, I bought the Mikasa Red Parchment Fine China 40 piece Service for 8, for less than $180 from Amazon.com. Very nice and excellent set. I was so pleased that I visited Amazon.com for another set few days later, and on December 18, 2005, this time purchased the Gray Mikasa Parchment Fine China 42-Piece Dinnerware, Service for 8, for much less than the Red set, at $129.99 PLUS free shipping. I shopped for these sets at major retails stores in Massachusetts, and not one came close to what I paid for them @ Amazon.com. The Gray set is as beautiful as the Red Parchment set. All the pieces arrived intact. Highly recommended to all. Visit Amazon.com more often, you'll be surprised to see how much you'll save, compare to your local stores or to other online stores.
PS: I don't work for Amazon.com, I am just a pleased customer.

The China was beautiful, with some minor flaws. Also, a bowl was broken during shipment; the process to correct this was tedious. I had to wait for another set; then return the original set, which was a headache trying to carry this huge, very heavy box to the PO. Additionally, the invoice inside said $118.00...so, I think I was overcharged. No refund issued. I definitely wouldn't do this again.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! A++ SERVICE - A local retail store sold one place-setting for $39 each plus shipping - by purchasing a set of 8 place-settings (with Amazon FREE SHIPPING!) if you calculate the value of the reduced price of the china - $120.00 ($25 p/p @ Amazon), the serving bowl & serving platter if bought separately, ($0 when purchased with a set of 8) and shipping (we could not pick up china from store - they required all pieces shipped @ $10-$15 s&h fees, we figured we saved well over $300.00 Order was packaged well, insured, and arrived super-quick.

If you plan to split the place settings and give as separate bridal gifts, you will need to purchase additional gift boxes. (We used decorative round hat boxes in the colors the bride chose for her home - dishes fit nicely in the round space, transport easily with the attached cords, and the hat boxes are resuable for storage) (Wrapped the serving dishes in regular gift boxes) from: Mikasa Parchment Fine China 42-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service For 8K.S.

This pattern is beautiful and it was very well packed. The only problem I had was it shipped very slow. It was well worth the wait!

My husband and I just received a set from his parents as a wedding gift. The pattern is ornate and beautiful, yet the subtle gray/white colored border with the platinum trim makes it a little more modern and a little less stuffy than the china I remebered seeing as a child. The plates are sturdier than expected, though I wouldn't let food "sit" or dry on the plates as hard scrubbing would probably eventually wear down the color border and trim. I can't wait for the rest of the pieces (I put them in our registry)!

I actually bought this set at LS Ayres, not Amazon, but I paid the same price and I love it!!! It is beautiful, and you would never know its price from looking at it - it shines just like my more expensive china!

I received this white 8 place setting as a wedding gift from my cousin.Highly Highly rated.Its elegant classy and beautiful.I recently bought my house with an empty china cabinet.So this is on display right now.
What i also love about this Mikasa parchment set is that you can buy creamers,gravy boat,coffee pot etc separately all at amazon too.so you can really get a large complete set.
Shipping was not as great though,2 plates were broken but i didnt return since the box is so heavy so i will buy 2 single plates separately to replace broken ones.

I didn't but this from Amazon but I did pay the same price at a retail store. I got 2 settings for my wedding, cause I registered for it. Then a couple years later they put it in this box set and I had to have it! It is such a good deal! Not only do you get 8, 5 piece settings, you get a platter and vegetable bowl. So now I can serve 10 people. I'm thinking of getting another box set so I can serve 18 people!!! For Thanksgiving or Christmas. It is such a beautiful pattern, it's good for all holidays or events!

Nice beautiful product. Platinum band is very attractive. Set seems sturdy enough for everyday use, but I will use it more for dinner party - special occasion. Excellent product!!