Holy cow smokes, looks like they really jacked the price up on these since I purchased them. No way I would spend over $100 on a little set like this, though it is mighty fine dishware. The blue colors are perfect for my taste and apartment scheme, kind of classy, I'd say, and they feel strong and heavy. I can't say how they fare in the microwave since I don't really use the microwave, but I can say they come out of the dishwasher looking much cleaner than my other dishes. My dishwasher is one of those dreadful machines that leaves white water marks on glassware—but not on these guys! Anyway, I've had these babies for over 6 months now, and I am certainly happy with my purchase (though, again, I only paid about $60 for these right here on Wayfair, so you might wait and see if the price drops).