I bought Mikasa Italian Countryside 5 years ago and fell in love with pattern.  For a Christmas Gift my husband ordered me another 8 piece place settings to build back up or original due to breakage.  What I received was NOT the Italian Countryside I love.  It is heavier, cheap feeling, and the detail work is subpar.  On the plates I have from 5 years ago the scrollwork is pinpointed and very detailed.  On this is is hardly visible.  When I called to send it back I was informed that because none of the pieces were broken, or defective, I would have to pay the shipping to return it. (It is a 53 lb. box!)  It is defective in that this was not what I wanted.  My heart hurts that they have let this happen to a great pattern.  I guess it is time to watch the thrift stores to get more pieces.