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A Review of Lenox.com

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Josh P

Site: Lenox.com Sells: China, crystal, flatware, collectibles and gifts Speed: Normal Sophistication: Typical, professional, corporate china site. Lots of products and basic information about them, well categorized and sorted. Overall: A Comments: Lenox.com does a good job with regard to … Continue reading →

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How To Identify Your Crystal Pattern

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Josh P

China identification is relatively easy, especially nowadays. Just turn it over and read what it says. Or, for older patterns, it is simple to explain what you have based on design, color, trim etc. Not so crystal. To the average … Continue reading →

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Is “Dishwasher Safe” China Really Dishwasher Safe?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Josh P

As we all know, you’ve got to move with the times, especially in business. Stay put and you’ll end up like the horse and buggy (or Kodak). In that vein, the trend of china being made “dishwasher safe” is a … Continue reading →

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The Three Parts of A Wine Goblet

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Josh P

Some things are so simple that nobody bothers explaining them. We assume that everyone knows what they are and move on to more detailed and complex matters. Which leaves newcomers and beginners at a distinct disadvantage: how can they begin … Continue reading →

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Ten Of The Most Expensive China Patterns Available

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Josh P

People like to treat themselves from time to time. There is a sense that it is deserved, that there is nothing wrong with rewarding yourself with a special treat for all the hard work you do. Besides, if you won’t … Continue reading →

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Looking For Kosher Dishes?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Josh P

Kosher dishes? Who needs that? Are we into eating dishes these days? Ha, ha, but the truth is that there IS something called a kosher dish and it is very important to the kosher consumer, evidenced by the many requests … Continue reading →

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Ten China Patterns That Will Make You Green With Envy

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Josh P

This not a list of green patterns (we’ll get to that another day ;)) These are patterns that are so stunning, so elegant, that they will trigger the “jealousy” part of your brain the moment you see them. Obviously tastes … Continue reading →

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Better Not Wait For Next Year To Replace Your Broken China

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Josh P

Now that the holiday meals are mostly over, it’s time to take inventory. How many Baccarat Massena glasses were shattered by the lovely grand-kids? How many Royal Doulton Biltmore dinner plates became plate shards and how many Lenox Autumn platters … Continue reading →

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Turkey – Themed China Patterns For Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Josh P

We all have our favorite patterns, some of them we own, some of them we WISH we would own :). I happen to love Minton St. James, Lenox Citation Gold and Fitz and Floyd Renaisance Black (and own none of … Continue reading →

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Which China Trim Do You Love?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Josh P

When deciding which china pattern to purchase, people take into consideration many factors: Price, Quality and most of all, Design. Now design means the style and motif of the pattern, does it not? Yes it does. But what motivates people … Continue reading →

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