Amazon Basics Melamine Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Blue Glaze with Rustic Edge - Set of 12

I bought these as a replacement for some previous Amazon Basics ceramic plates that were no longer available.OK so I had to google "melamine," and the answer was not much help. The description ("lightweight, durable, made of [idkwt?]") vaguely reminded me of the plates we had in my childhood that were indestructible and are probably are now sitting intact in some landfill somewhere.Folks, when they arrived, I tossed the first one on the floor in front of my one-year-old and she grabbed it and started whacking it on a chair. My 2.5-year-old picked up the rest of them and lined them up on the bench beside our farm-style table- not gently, I might add. Then the two of them started fighting over them, and at least one of them got whacked with a plate or a bowl a few times. But y'all, they're so light, it might as well have been a smack with a wad of paper.There could not be a more robust or effective product-testing lab. Within the first ten minutes I was confident my children would be passing these babies down to their babies. The pattern is lovely, and toddlers can use the plates as frisbees, drums, and, well, plates. The bowls work great as hats and sand scoopers. You can practically blow on them and they're clean. I'm not sure why people still use glass or ceramic anymore, because in my opinion this is one of the highest evolutions of tableware to have graced mankind thus far. Hats (and bowls) off to you, Amazon Basics!

We absolutely love these! Fix your plate directly from the BBQ & eat at patio table OR fix plate inside to take outside. Perfect for inside dining as well. Easily washed by hand or dishwasher with great results. I searched for a melamine sret that was exactly what I wanted for what seemed like forever. I wanted to convenience of melamine, a color that coordinated with my red apple kitchen decorations. These were perfect & very good quality; not the thin cheapo type of material most are made of. I plan on buying 2 more sets, 1 to make a service for 8 in the kitchen & another set for our travel trailer.

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I was very excited to find this melamine dinnerware set because I have a bowl set with large serving bowl from years ago with this exact blue hydrangea watercolor print and always wished there had been plates available. I bought two sets to add to my summer melamine collection. When they arrived, they were packed well and the first box was pristine but the second had one plate with either a defect or slight chip, not sure which. It may have happened in the manufacturing process but I think it will be usable, just noticeable. I was surprised because I always thought melamine was pretty indestructible, hence a great option for outside use. I love the two plate sizes and the bowls will be great for cereal, soup and salads. So nice to now have a complete set.

I wanted a set of dishes for use in our screened patio, so I searched specifically for a melamine set, hoping to find something lightweight, inexpensive, and with a summery vibe. It looks like some reviewers were confused about what melamine is - look into it before you buy. If you want something like stoneware, you’re going to be disappointed because these are basically plastic. Think of these as a sustainable alternative to paper or foam plates.These ticked all the boxes for me. They’re super easy to wash and dry by hand, I don’t mind toting them outside and inside because they’re so light, they’ll survive being dropped, and I like the pattern.For me, these are a win all around, and I’ll probably get another set or two so we can use them when we have people over.

This order was packed appropriately in an Amazon box with paper support around it, but I received it with a broken plate The rim and the based had separated. The color was perfect for my need and I was very disappointed. The manufacturer’s box did not appear damaged.It was a great value for the money and I was planning to reorder, but the item was not available.

This is a classic case of where the product looked better in the photo than in person. Perhaps this would be better suited for a picnic but not everyday use. The fact that it is CHEAP should mean it should also be microwave safe, but it isn't which doesn't make sense for its presumed targeted audience. If I could afford bone china gilt in gold that is also not safe for the microwave, I would not have bought this set.The floral artwork isn't as lovely in person, either.In summary, great for picnics, not so great for everyday use.

I have had melamine pieces before but once they wore out (not the best quality, I guess), I never repurchased. My husband and I have heavy glass dishes and I wanted something that was less clunky but that still looked nice. Something other than paper plates every night, even though I love me some paper plates. This is a great in between. Sturdy but not heavy, easy to clean, and it looks really pretty. I quickly hand wash whenever possible and never use them in the microwave, hoping it will keep them in tip top condition. It hasn’t been a hassle.