scratches stacking the plates? Can anyone who's had these for a while comment on how well the finish hold up when they are stacked and jostled around, etc.?
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Hi ASC...I've had 3 sets of this dinnerware & though I don't use it for everyday, I have had no problem at all with scratches and mine are now about 4 years old. I do take care when I stack them but have never put any covering between. They are nicely heavy (I like that, some may not) so I suspect if one wasn't careful they might cause some damage, but I would think it would have to be from pretty harsh handling. I have been delighted with my sets & quite enjoy using them from time to time & especially at Christmas (that's why I got 3 sets). So far I've never had a piece chipped, cracked, or broken. And by the way, I'm in my 70's and can lift them just fine but if I was going to have a group of older folks to entertain, I would not use them to entertain buffet style. I find them lovely as do my company. No matter how attractive & fancy some of the paper or plastic plates are, I find they are generally not sturdy enough for other than picnics or backyard outings. Hope yours works as well for you as they have for me! Rh
1551678
They do have a mirror finish and I have not had a problem with scratching. We use them in the summer when we take the food outside to eat. Plus I loved them in the ARMY, ( little better than the ARMY ones). Hope this helped you.
937112
The finish is good. I leave wet glasses on it all the time and haven't had a problem yet. Not sure about hot plates. It's a descent table for the price:)
905612
I have had these for a while now and have had no issues with scratches. Although, I do not use in harsh applications.
376954
I think you got a bad one....mine were beautiful and I have been complimented on them. Only complaint is it takes a while to figure out how to set the knife on he plate without it sliding out. Best
1369955
I washed them once on bottom rack by mistake and they were ok. I just don't know how many times they could do that however. I also don't use mine everyday so they are still in great shape after one year. Keep in mind the patterns you see on the plates are actually slightly lifted so there is a texture to the plate. Hope this helps.
1514561
I've had mine for about two months and I don't have any scratches on any of them with my husband, my sitter and me using them. We are careful not to use any metal utensils on them and wash with cloth, sponge or fabric-based scour pad if needed (and it rarely is) both inside and out. I gave away nearly $600 worth of All-Clad cookware after getting this set and I couldn't be happier. It's so worth the extra effort to keep it looking nice.
1284686
No, they aren't, but even with one amazing overflow spill, it hasn't been a problem. I just wipe it with a damp cloth, and maybe a quick brush with a pastry brush. The plates are super non-stick.
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They are stackable. But stacking may cause them to stick together and/or scratch the finish.
1061259
I've been using mine daily for about five months now and I see no visible scratches. I have ice cubes and almonds and nuts whirring in there regularly, and those are fairly hard items, but remember it's stainless steel. Think about what has to scratch that. All that said, the surface is not 100% pristine, there is some slight discoloration, but I'm assuming that could be cleaned. (Think about how stainless steel silverware discolors over time.) In fact, I'd love some advice on how to better clean this thing. Anyway, hope all this helps!
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I haven't had any scratching as of yet and I stack mine, but I would not use a dishwasher as in my experience if the water sets in the folds of the pan it will eventually rust. They all will in my opinion. Hand washing takes very little time. I hand wash all my sharp knives as well.
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Nate,I bought my wife hers for Christmas, and it still doesn't have any scratches. I would contact your supplier and ask what they are able to do for you.
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I found this link. Basically they will scratch if you slide them from what I gather. Good luck.http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cookware/msg010049447701.html
1447366
There have been a couple scratches over time, but I think it's pretty normal. The ones I have seem pretty sturdy. They haven't fallen a part apart yet and the hardware has stayed in place without loosening. I hope this helps.
1698352
I have 1bowl and 1plate that has a chip in it. The plate happened during shipment and the bowl from the dishwasher. I've had my set for almost a year I think and those are the only 2 mishaps. I love my dishes.
2114556
I have been using them everyday for almost a year and I have not had any dishes chip. I did manage to break a small plate but I dropped it from the upper cabinet onto cold ceramic tile. I am not overly careful with the dishes and I have dropped them several times (from shorter distances) with no damage to the dishes.
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They haven't yet, and all the plates and bowls have been through the dishwasher numerous times. I'm reasonably careful, but I haven't been able to avoid banging edges occasionally, since often I'm all thumbs, and not a chip yet.