while opening 2 identical cartons to store away today.....imagine my surprise when i compared 2 supposedly identical dish  sets.  first was pristine. second was packaged completely differently lacking upc stickers and slightly dungy and dusty. few actually had circle marks like would be left by damp glass or small dish.    also different manufacturer stamps on each set.  and slightly different lip heights per set.  will not be  returning them but thought you might like to be informed. michele