I have owned Pfaltzgraff dinnerware for the last 30 years. This set is just as functional and of good quality as my last set. I bought this particular set because of the size of the soup bowls, which are big enough for a nice hearty serving of soup. The coffee cups have a slightly bigger handle than the old set, which makes it easier to pick up. Two of the pieces were broken in shipment, but customer service replaced them efficiently and with no hassles after receiving photos.