I bought 8 place settings and added the serving bowls, platter and even bought extra rice bowls. The plates chip very easily and the color (graphite) faded & scratches over time. I wash these in my dishwasher as these are my everyday dishes. I wish I would have bought the pattern w/o the rim on the plates. They look as if they would hold up better. I read another review about using barkeepers friend, I may that to even out the color on the plates.