My collection of vintage and antique china is one of my original collections. Purchased from estate and garage sales. I have found complete sets with serving bowls for under $100. Generally, I only buy dinner plates, because we use our china for every day. The china from Bavaria,Germany and France are my favorite.Overall, I feel this is a category in the market that is under appreciated and there for under priced . I love the china looks in stacks,I've displayed 3 patterns in the Cadbury Chocolate Case. China washes fine in the dishwasher on the regular cycle. It is so much more durable than one might imagine.