Quite frankly, I don't see the point of paying lots of money to keep china sitting in a cupboard like a trophy, only to be used occasionally when 'worthy company' comes around. If I can afford to buy nice china, then I use it all the time for myself so that I can enjoy it. I don't want it to be used by whomever inherits it or buys it at the auction when I pass on, if I haven't had the pleasure myself.