I have had my "good" china for 45 years along with the silverware. After about 30 years I thought what is the point of having this beautiful stuff when we hardly look at it. My kids will never use it, because most young couples don't use that kind of stuff. So I use it whenever we have company for dinner or people over. Get lots of complements on it. In all the years I have had it, only 1 cup has gotten a tiny little chip on it. Why hide it???? Use it and enjoy!!!!