Would you buy china for yourself?

BlondeJD Posted: Sep 03, 2005 05:11 PM

Would you buy china for yourself?

We registered for formal and casual china and we got nearly every piece of casual china (yay!) but the only thing we got from our formal china collection was the creamer (don't ask! ).

So, if none of your guests/family bought you your formal china, do you think that you would go out and buy it for yourself or just not have formal china?

SomethingBlu Posted: Sep 03, 2005 05:16 PM

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We also only received our casual...so yes, I will pony up the money and buy my own china.

july06bride Posted: Sep 03, 2005 05:16 PM

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I would buy piece by piece...birthdays/anniversaries/etc...parents would buy for those occassions most likely...it may take time but it is cheaper than doing it all at one time...UNLESS of course I had the $$ to just buy it at one time

BlondeJD Posted: Sep 03, 2005 05:24 PM

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Posted by july06bride

I would buy piece by piece...birthdays/anniversaries/etc...parents would buy for those occassions most likely...it may take time but it is cheaper than doing it all at one time...UNLESS of course I had the $$ to just buy it at one time

Seriously! That 10% Bloomingdale's discount isn't all that great when I realized that to buy all our china and the serving stuff would be almost $4000!

OctRo05 Posted: Sep 03, 2005 06:00 PM

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Keep in mind Bed Bath & Beyond carries china & crystal. I used shower gift $ to finish off our china and BBB matched Fortunoff's bonus (soup bowl & accent plate) and took 20% off Waterford. Even though their coupons exclude Waterford, they will still take off the discount. It was a great savings (and include the bonuses!!)

BlondeJD Posted: Sep 03, 2005 06:14 PM

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Posted by OctRo05

Keep in mind Bed Bath & Beyond carries china & crystal. I used shower gift $ to finish off our china and BBB matched Fortunoff's bonus (soup bowl & accent plate) and took 20% off Waterford. Even though their coupons exclude Waterford, they will still take off the discount. It was a great savings (and include the bonuses!!)

Thanks!!! I don't think they carry our china, but they might carry some of the other stuff we want to get I'll have to check it out!

Love_my_Freddybear Posted: Sep 03, 2005 11:36 PM

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I have!!!

kia74 Posted: Sep 03, 2005 11:44 PM

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sure why not.. go for it

Backinneyork Posted: Sep 04, 2005 01:20 AM

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Def! I would buy it a little at a time. Or start a 'china fund' and put like $20 a week away specifically for it.

Also watch for when/if it goes on sale or when a 'bonus' pc goes is offered.

The holidays are also coming - ask for it as gifts.

babybug631 Posted: Sep 04, 2005 01:59 AM

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I don't think I would buy it myself because FH thinks it's a waste. Of course I think he's just being a typical guy.

SPITSBRIDE Posted: Sep 04, 2005 02:11 AM

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Yes.

No one purchased the china from our registry so we plan on doing so once we buy a house which hopefully will be soon.

jes81276 Posted: Sep 04, 2005 08:20 AM

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I think that I would keep an eye out for sales...and look at the outlets and if I found that there were great prices then I would definitely pick up some stuff. If I don't get all of my china then I plan to ask my mom to buy me pieces for holidays and b'days.

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Sep 04, 2005 09:06 AM

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heck yea!! I'm sure a lot of people do that.

there is no shame in buying your china! go for it!!!!!!!!

we bought ours. we didn't register for it. we were in Riverhead and the Noritake store was closing. we got over $1000 worth of fine china for $200!!!!!!!!!! 8 place settings with the soup bowls, platters, gravy boat, covered veggie bowl, etc... all for $200!!! we were not about to walk away from that deal. Here is a pics of ours

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jes81276 Posted: Sep 04, 2005 09:29 AM

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Posted by dleeny

heck yea!! I'm sure a lot of people do that.

there is no shame in buying your china! go for it!!!!!!!!

we bought ours. we didn't register for it. we were in Riverhead and the Noritake store was closing. we got over $1000 worth of fine china for $200!!!!!!!!!! 8 place settings with the soup bowls, platters, gravy boat, covered veggie bowl, etc... all for $200!!! we were not about to walk away from that deal. Here is a pics of ours

OMG-what a deal!!! I would definitely have bought it too!!!!!!!

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Sep 04, 2005 09:35 AM

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Posted by jes81276

Posted by dleeny

heck yea!! I'm sure a lot of people do that.

there is no shame in buying your china! go for it!!!!!!!!

we bought ours. we didn't register for it. we were in Riverhead and the Noritake store was closing. we got over $1000 worth of fine china for $200!!!!!!!!!! 8 place settings with the soup bowls, platters, gravy boat, covered veggie bowl, etc... all for $200!!! we were not about to walk away from that deal. Here is a pics of ours

OMG-what a deal!!! I would definitely have bought it too!!!!!!!

Thanks! we were SO psyched to have found such an incredible deal! it's not the china of my dreams, but it's timeless and beautiful. the china is ivory with the platinum band. our everyday china cost twice as much as this set did.

here is a close up of it

o17range Posted: Sep 04, 2005 02:15 PM

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Yes, but as someone mentioned, I'd leave some of the bigger items (serving bowls, etc) for close relatives to buy for various holidays (I know my mom is already planning on doing that). I'm assuming its an expensive pattern...and if you REALLY LOVE it...hey, its your money, enjoy it! :)

(even though 10% isn't 'much' its still something to help!)

MandM07-03-05 Posted: Sep 04, 2005 02:45 PM

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yes, why not. it sounds odd but u can get a lot on ebay for much cheaper. i ordered 4 place settings and they are perfect and so much cheaper than where i registered!

SFP0214 Posted: Sep 04, 2005 06:29 PM

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The whole set. No. Maybe later. But I got most of my china and bought the rest. However I got only 2 silver settings and returned them rather than buying the rest. OH well. I am sure to inherit some or my great aunt will give me hers.