I hate to say I am so disappointed with this purchase.  First of all my reason for wanting melamine was because pottery is so heavy. When I tried to move this set off the porch I couldn’t lift it. It is as heavy as a set of pottery. Then there is the ruffle around the edge. I thought is was a great added touch until I realized the dishes don’t line up well and do not stack flat, taking up way too much space. I am sending back. If you are young and don’t have issues with lifting heavy things and if you have lots of extra cabinet space then I would say get them, they really are cute.