I finally made the move from Corelle to Noritake! I have had my Corelle for 30 + yrs and I am so happy with my Noritake. This dinnerware is dureable enough for everyday use, but is nice enough for a dinnerparty with family and friends. I like the fact that you can buy open stock items to add to the set. It washes well in the dishwasher. I will be adding to my set of 8.