This is a beautiful pattern and I had been wanting it for quite a while, so I finally bought it this past year.  My only complaint is that I have a few dishes from an older set, and the colors are more vibrant and the china itself is a warmer ivory color than the newer dishes.  It just seems like the newer dishes are of slightly lower quality, they just don't have the same richness and warmth as the older dishes of this pattern, it is a shame.  I still love the pattern and enjoy the dishes, but I feel like I missed out not buying the original version.