I have wanted "real" silverware since I was about 20. Always had to settle for the sets that were less than 20.00.  Besides, had 3 kids and they always had spoons out in the dirt. 20.00 wasn't as loud of a scream over finding them there.  I love these.  I did grab an old spoon the other day, without noticing, and bent the spoon getting out ice-cream.  I knew before I looked that another old spoon crawled into the drawer.  I am old enough now to really appreciate the good things in life. Poor enough to enjoy a good bargain.