I had originally gotten the typical plastic divider plates you find in stores. But I did not like the plastic for heating up food or cutting up food. I wish I would have found these Corelle plates sooner as they are fantastic! Very durable, dishwasher and microwave safe. Plus I can cut on these! They look also really expensive and not like the cheap plastic plates. I got 1 to try out but plan on purchasing more and getting rid of my plastic plates.