Better Homes & Gardens 12-Piece Bamboo Melamine Dinnerware Set, Grey

i loved this item. First i saw the Salad Bowl, which i purchased immediately, then i saw the matching dishes. I purchased the entire set as soon as I was able to. My only disappointment!. I was in Walmart two days ago, and the entire set was in the Clearance section (Due to Back to School), after i paid Full-price for everything! I wish I could get some type of credit.

These are great for the price! They even look *but not feel, like they could be real plates with the gloss finish! I love the design and pattern on these plates. I originally wanted the green but they sold out. Got the gray and they are still beautiful and rich in color. They have a high gloss design on the tops but not the bottoms. They look so convincing from the top that the plates would be great to put on display in a china cabinet, for home staging or decoration. Even on top of your kitchen cabinets for that country cottage feel. I don't think anyone would be able to really tell. If you need lots of durable plates and bowls on a budget these sets are perfect. The only downsides are these aren't Microwave safe at all given the material but are supposedly dishwasher safe on the top rack only. I would just hand wash all of them to play it safe. As you don't want to separate the Bamboo fibers and weaken the material with heat. Which is why these are top rack only. It keeps them away from the dishwashers heating element. I only drop tested the bowls as I didn't wanna push my luck with these being low stock. They did well. However I definitely wouldn't try dropping anything like this on concrete like one reviewer did 😂 these are in no way indestructible for 26 dollars. Keep in mind, that Bamboo Melamine can withstand temperatures of 120-150°F. Exposure to anything higher can release chemicals and loosen fibers. Which sounds scary. But weve all drank from plastic tumblers before. Some things have rules. Would make a great gift. These aren't magic. They're an affordable elegant way to upgrade your dining experience at home. Great for having guests over. They have some weight to them as well. Definitely give them a shot!