Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I had a set of blue stoneware dishes that were round, and very heavy duty, but I only had five since I bought them at a garage sale. I also had a partial set of green, square, japanese-style plates. After three years of use and wear, they were tired, and I was tired of not having a full set. I didn't have the money to purchase the Rachel-Ray sets that I loved, especially since I needed two sets (8 settings total). Then I stumbled along the AmazonBasics sets. Not only were there a variety of colors for me to choose from, but they were the right price! Two sets of these (8 place settings in total) is the same price as one of the Rachel Ray everyday set. I read the reviews and decided these were the right ones for my growing family. ...And I figured, "hey, if they don't work out, at least Amazon Prime returns are very simple." I will ***NOT*** be returning these dishes. I expected a thin version of dinnerware, but NO-- These are sturdy. The color representation from the online picture to the actual product is very accurate. The bowls, though smaller than the ones I had before, will be wonderful for controlling soup and cereal portions. I love the size of the salad plate. At just one average woman's hand width across, they just *feel right* in my palm. The mugs are a decent size. If you enjoy a hefty cup of coffee in the morning, these won't be for you. Odds are, though, you have a favorite mug anyway. For entertaining or the occasional tea/hot chocolate drinker, though, these are the perfect size. The handles are the kind that are easy to rest your thumb on top of, too, so that's another plus! This mama is so happy about her new dishes. I give these five stars because I'm RIDICULOUSLY excited to dirty them up with my food.