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I have sold china on eBay and I have also sold it to Replacements. Replacements can be the better deal IF the china (a) is a pattern they have demand for; and (b) is in brand-new condition, with no scratches or chips whatsoever, gold/silver rims intact,etc. Research it on eBay and see what it goes for. Holiday times are the best times to sell china on eBay. If it brings decent money, I would sell it on eBay and use lots of bubble wrap, strong boxes, etc. to ship it.
You can also have it packed at UPS stores, for a fee, of course.
Does it have metalic band? And how long have you been doing this? How is it holding up? How often is it put in the dishwasher? I imagine once or twice a year (and not touching it until it has cooled ass was suggested) would do no harm but I'm wondering about everyday use.
Yes, it has a platinum band. I obnly wash them several times a year, I doubt it will wear off as I don't use the often, if I did, I'd just let them get old, but enjoy the use. I use my Fiesta for everyday, but love having my china. To each his own.
My antique China (1915) has gold rims. I have washed it in the dishwasher on Quick setting every day for 3 years and the gold is fine. I DO NOT use the heat dry.
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My antique China (1915) has gold rims. I have washed it in the dishwasher on Quick setting every day for 3 years and the gold is fine. I DO NOT use the heat dry.
Good tip! I hadn't thought of doing it with the china
I do the same with my Waterford crystal pieces that I have for decor. Twice a year, all my glass and crystal get a quick spin in the dishwasher. A tiny, tiny amount of dishwasher liquid once in a while and they come out sparkling. I've been doing this for years and no etching. Just use maybe a teaspoon or less of liquid dishwasher detergent. I've mostly just run the glassware without soap at all on quick or gentle. No heat.
It does feel sad that the era of formal dining at home is going away. I actually never bought china, but was instructed to pick some out by my mother (I was young when I married) and wound up with it for a wedding gift. I did enjoy those dining experiences, but I never would have paid such money myself.
This thread got me thinking though, about what each generation eschews about the last, and what became common. My paternal grandmother had china, but my maternal did not. And I wonder if the idea of china is really only a few generations old. And if it was about trying to emulate a monetary class we were not a part of. Or just to get a taste of such an experience.
I don't know if the generation before my grandparents had china. I wonder when formal dining at home came about for the average American.
I know for me, those massive meals were quite a bit of work, and I think the younger generation just doesn't want to put that sort of effort into it. I can understand that. It was a real pain to whirl around the house cleaning it, doing the prep, shopping, cooking, dishes; for something that lasted such a short amount of time. All that and a job, kids, scouts, church, soccer. It was too much.
I get why they don't see a use for it anymore. A fancy dinner out is a similar experience, and much less work/time.
I do wonder what will happen to all this wonderful china we all have.
I've always wanted my own China set since I was little. One of my few good childhood memories was of going to my maternal Grandmothers house for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Oh my! She had the most beautiful special occasion dinners. All the China settings, actual silver flatware and crystal glassware.
We would go over and help her get things ready a day or so before. I got to help clean the silver. I think that's when my love of taking something ugly and dirty then shining it up and making it beautiful started.
I never did get my own set. I could never justify spending that kind of money on what essentially is a frivolous purchase. Then my beloved (and dearly missed) S'mom knew in her heart she didn't have much longer for this earth. My last visit, she insisted that if I truly wanted her China, I should box it and ship it to my house. So I did. I knew in my saddened heart that she was right.
She passed two months later. I got there before she died but she wasn't alert. I do think that she knew I was with her though. Two days later I was still at her bedside when she crossed over to be with my Dad and Brother.
I will forever cherish her China. It's only a service for 8 but she had bought it during her marriage to Dad. I've used it twice now. I do use it when I want a meal to feel a bit more special. It will be a year in January since she left us.
My daughter has the same sentimental feelings towards heritage pieces as I. When I pass, she wants the China. Hopefully, one of her kids will feel the same sentimental pull.
My son wanted mom's wall mounted grandfather type clock. I was happy that he expressed desire for anything. . My daughter got mom's Hummel. She's loved those pieces since she was a little girl.
I've looked for more pieces of the China on websites but have never found that same pattern. I wish I could dig out the China to look to see if it matched any of the ones listed. Unfortunately, it was one of the first that I boxed in preparation of moving into the new place. It won't get inboxed until probably next month.
Oh My God! I think I will inbox it on the year anniversary of her passing. My way of paying tribute to a very special lady.
Have you tried Replacements.com? If you email them a photo of the top and underside, they are glad to try to find the pattern for you.
My stepmother bought me a long discontinued Oneida flatware set for my wedding 48 years ago. I lost many pieces and was thrilled when I was able to bring my set up to 12 place settings on ebay. Many pieces look brand new.
Have you tried Replacements.com? If you email them a photo of the top and underside, they are glad to try to find the pattern for you.
If you are unsure of your pattern (you would not believe how many different patterns of china there are) you can send photos of front and back to replacements and in about a week they will send you a name--even if they don't have it. That is what they told me. Now armed with a name you can look at ebay and other sources and see that usually ebay is the best place to purchase. Replacements gives you about 1/10 of what they eventually sell it for and their selling price is sometimes very much more than ebay. I live only 40 minutes from them but I still don't think I will take anything to them. I'm trying on ebay and other places. if that doesn't work I'll haul a car full of china to replacements and just be happy to be rid of it.
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. My daughter got mom's Hummel. She's loved those pieces since she was a little girl. 
