(My china pattern, that I absolutely ADORE!!)
(This pattern was created in 1890!)
So, you dropped your great-grandmother's porcelain cup and saucer directly on your kitchen floor last night that you borrowed from your mother (to whom you swore up and down that you would guard with your life) for that fabulous, snazzy dinner party last night. Your breathing constricts and you have the sudden urge to just sit down next to the shattered pieces and just cry.
Or, you discover that your beautiful Mottahedeh china service pattern that's kept under lock and key since your wedding day has been discontinued. Insert choking sounds and wails that you dare your 2 year old to rival.
But have no fear! Wonder website is here! Friends, just consider this the "holy grail" of all things table. You must check out http://www.replacements.com/, where they "Replace the Irreplaceable". But, in my humble opinion, they're the ones that are irreplaceable!
Founded by Bob Page in 1981, Replacements, Ltd. (located in Greensboro, NC) has the world's largest selection of old & new dinnerware, including china, stoneware, crystal, glassware, silver, stainless, and collectibles. They have a 455,800 square foot facilities (the size of seven football fields!), which houses an incredible inventory of 13.5 million pieces in more than 300,000 patterns, some over 100 years old! They're constantly adding new patterns and inventory, and you can even sign up to have them send you alerts when your pattern becomes available. (Not to mention that their customer service is top-notch.)
But I haven't even gotten to the best part yet! For those watching their wallets, Replacements, Ltd. even sells gently used pieces at a SIGNIFICANT discount! So now you can take that vacation to Fiji AND complete your set of Christofle silver! AMAZING!
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