23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fine Dinning Made Affordable, February 4, 2010
This review is from: Mikasa Platinum Crown 58 PIECE Set (Kitchen)
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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5.0 out of 5 stars
EXQUISITE, September 17, 2011
This review is from: Mikasa Platinum Crown 58 PIECE Set (Kitchen)
I purchased this directly from Mikasa however they no longer carry the 58 piece set. I was able to use a 20% off coupon and buy some additional flatware all for less that $250 and had free shipping. It arrived boxed very well. The inner packaging was well thought out and there was not one chip on any item. This is my first "real" set of china and I'm glad I happened to find this when I did. Excellent buy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing price!, September 30, 2010
This review is from: Mikasa Platinum Crown 58 PIECE Set (Kitchen)
This china is rally beautiful and the price is insanely inexpensive! Most chine you would only get two place settings for this price. This set arrived without a single chip or break and I am very pleased with it!
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