Did you/will you register for REAL SILVER silverware? Did people buy it off your registry?

Smiles111 Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:08 PM

Did you/will you register for REAL SILVER silverware? Did people buy it off your registry?

I love the idea of real silver silverware as opposed to stainless steel or silver-plated, etc., but it's so expensive per place setting.

Do people really buy this off the registry?
The real silver that 'matches' our china pattern costs over $200 per place setting. Isn't that nuts?

Or is it par for the registry course?

ali120206 Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:09 PM

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I didn't order real silver because I can't see myself polishing it.

Meaghan729 Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:10 PM

Re: Did you/will you register for REAL SILVER silverware? Did people buy it off your registry?

no, im not that fancy, and would rather people buy me somthing i'll use everyday

Smiles111 Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:10 PM

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Posted by ali120206

I didn't order real silver because I can't see myself polishing it.

That's funny....actually, I read in one of those registry guides that you should use your real silver every day.........that way you'll never have to polish it and it looks 'better' with use.

leese Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:12 PM

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Yes, and yes.

I inherited my mother's but needed to add setting and I did get two sets. I have to buy the remaining though.

It doesn't hurt but I am so glad I didn't need to register for fancy plates because I inherited those as well! That way, I got so much more in terms of everyday things.

Katie&Chris2006 Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:13 PM

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Posted by Smiles111

I love the idea of real silver silverware as opposed to stainless steel or silver-plated, etc., but it's so expensive per place setting.

Do people really buy this off the registry?
The real silver that 'matches' our china pattern costs over $200 per place setting. Isn't that nuts?

Or is it par for the registry course?

We didn't register for silver because of the same concern. Our china is already expensive and we have other high ticket items like sets of crystal, etc. so I thought it was just too much to ask. We registered for fine silverware (which is still relatively costly per place setting) to go with our china and then every day flatware, but both are stainless.

I'm hoping my mom will someday give me her real silver!

Suzannebride Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:13 PM

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I actually don't think I saw any when I went to register and I thought it was weird.

prinses777 Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:14 PM

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I didn't register for REAL SILVER.

1- becuase I thought it wasn't necessary b/c sometimes your silverwear gets thrown out when company comes over and they 'try' to help clean up really when they are only in the way. and I would die if my setting got thrown away if was over $200

2- because I really didn't like any of the patterns... JMO I found them to be really old fashion.

3- they always need to be polished and I just don't like don't any extra steps of cleaning...

If you like the pattern then register for it... but I wouldn't expect a lot of them for over $200.00 a setting... I would rather buy a place setting or something for that price before buying silvewear. YIKES!

Good Luck!

kristina Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:18 PM

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I want real silver, but have no practical use for it at this point in my life, and would much rather have my dyson purchased off my registry than silver.

BUT- someday I hope to own a full set.

cherish83 Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:23 PM

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Posted by Meaghan729

no, im not that fancy, and would rather people buy me somthing i'll use everyday

i agree.. i'm not into the fancy stuff... i'd rather buy cheap that way if it gets lost.. the way i misplace things.. or thrown away..its OK!!

Blu-ize Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:28 PM

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Silver requires maintenance which I knew I would never do. I registered for stainless..happy with our decision.

Thumballina Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:31 PM

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We didn't but thats because I inherited my moms...if we hadn't I don't think we would have registered for it -
1. Too expensive - need more important things before silver silverware
2. not partical for us...if we had a house then I would say yes...but living in an apartment means limited space...can't have it sitting around...waiting for me to polish it...JMO

JCam695 Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:37 PM

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Nope, no silver for us.

OrangeRose Posted: Jun 01, 2006 04:39 PM

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My grandma offered me her china, so instead of registering for china I just registered for good silverware. However, if I were attending another brides' shower I wouldn't buy silverware alone. I think silverware is more of a group gift since it's so expensive.