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But as you know, this story of this wedding's life is that nothing can ever be as easy as making a decision. As soon as I started pricing I realized that Macy's doesn't allow you to register for this pattern on-line. The closest store that carries it is over two hours away. Royal Daulton does not sell it on their website. Finally, I found the pattern on-line through Boscov's (or was in it Bonton?), only to find it on sale as a closeout. I decided I didn't like the pattern enough to track down whether it was being discontinued and which stores were still carrying it.
I went back to the drawing board to look at my other options. None of them were singing to me. I couldn't justify the expense as readily this go around. Then one day as I was surfing craigslist (a daily must), I found a listing for China.
*lightbulb* *ding-ding-ding* *heavens opening up and a lovely "ahhhhhhh" chorus*
Instead of registering for China, I would instead buy a set off of craigslist after the wedding. This solved a few dilemmas for me. I wanted to be green and not necessarily buy newly manufactured materials. I love vintage/classic looks anyways, and this was the perfect way to collect some actual vintage pieces. This was a much cheaper option to acquire a full set of China.
Here's a sampling of what's currently listed to show you why I so readily changed my mind:
Federal Cobalt Platinum by Lenox
Ontario by Noritake
Parchment by Mikasa
I'm keeping my eyes peeled on the Washington, DC, Raleigh, and Norfolk lists - it definitely helps to have three cities to search!
Am I crazy to want to buy used China?
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