I chose Pfaltzgraff again because I was pleased with the set of Pfaltzgraff dishes I bought over 20 years ago that were sturdy--didn't chip easily in the dishwasher and heated the food more evenly in the microwave without making the entire plate extremely hot to the touch. I replaced the dishes because I wanted a larger dinner plate size. The new dishes were packed and shipped carefully and had no chips. The plates are an excellent size. I love the larger cereal (or soup) bowls--it leaves extra room when moving the filled bowls from place to place without spilling, and the same for the mugs. Like the dishes they replace, they also microwave well and do not chip easily in the dishwasher when side by side. They are beautiful and practical. My "old" Pfaltzgraff dishes are staying in our daughter's family, and they still look new--amazing they are in great condition after all these years.