These plates are lovely.  When I was first married, we had plain white Corelle plates, but I wanted something nicer, so we switched to stoneware.  Now, decades later, it's difficult to replace broken stoneware because the pattern is hard to find and/or very expensive.  Also, as I'm getting older, the stoneware is getting heavier!  So, back to Corelle plates, and we're pleased with this pattern.  The only downside is that when loaded with hot food, Corelle plates are very hot to the touch on the bottom, so placemats are necessary.  I've also heard that the newer Corelle plates do not scuff as easily as they did 30 years ago, but if scuff marks do appear, they can be removed easily with a non-abrasive cleaner.  Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase.