We absolutely LOVE this set! We were looking for a good quality stoneware set to replace our set we inherited in college. We were a little nervous about the reviews that stated theirs arrived chipped or broken but alas, ours were packed amazingly! Pieces of cardboard between each platebowl, styrofoam around the outside too! Also, people state they get hot in the microwave Maybe I’m used to stoneware as that’s what we had previously but according to all the reviews I was expecting outrageous heat Yeah no. They get hot like any other dish would when placed in the microwave. These are amazing, high quality dishes that will last for MANY years to come!