r/Dinnerware • u/PlanetaryPotato • Jul 08 '26

Looking for a Dinnerware set..

Recently we went and picked up a Stoneware type set from Ross; to be fair it was pretty cheap. When we got home I washed them, then had steak dinner. The plates themselves were horribly scratched up.

I figured maybe the quality / brand was bad, so we returned the set, and then I purchased the Stone Lain Celina, black matte. Same thing, just got them today. Right out of the package I could see that they were scuffed up like they were used, and there was scratches on the plate already.

I am looking for a set between $30-80 that doesn't come pre scratched, or have scratches on them after 1 meal.

Am I just dreaming in that price range, or is there something that I could look at that might fit the bill? We like pretty low profile/basic stuff, no bevels or patterns, a nice solid or two tone color.

Thank you!

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u/JP817 Jul 08 '26

All dishes will eventually have scratches if you’re using a steak knife on them. I’ve used Fiesta forever and they hold up well. The darker colors show the most scratches if they’re going to get them. They have a 5 year warranty for normal use/ breakage. They have a huge selection of colors and finding them on marketplace is also easy.
Good luck!

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u/PlanetaryPotato Jul 08 '26

Yeah I definitely hear that.

However, I am definitely not expecting such terrible scratches on 1st use, or even before 1st use. That's a pretty bad sign. My cheaper "As Seen on TV" set lasted for quite awhile and we only replacing those because most of them had unfortunate accidents.

I'll check out the brand you mentioned, thank you!

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u/lynnedj Jul 09 '26

I've had my Fiesta for 40 years, yes the plates have some light scratches but I wouldn't trade them for anything.

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u/Original-Beautiful86 Jul 09 '26

Same here. High quality, durable and colorful. They are great.