I purchased 20 of these plates for entertaining. I like that they are very lightweight, stack easily, don't take up much space, and are really easy to handle. The shape of the plate has a slight bowl ,and it makes the plate very easy to hold and transport. I used them for a Mother's Day brunch, and I found that you could fit a lot on the plate. The best part is loading them in the dishwasher. They are thin, and I was able to fit all of the plates on the bottom rack, making clean up very simple. I give four stars b/c I have only used them once, but I'm hoping they stand the test of time.