Does anyone have an idea why this set is twice as expensive as the 18piece set? They seem to be the same material...
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I think the main difference is the 20 piece set style is a bit better quality; it's shatter-proof and tempered glass. I wouldn't buy them on amazon though...if you can, costco is a better option. I got my 20 piece set for around $35 there.
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I've seen exactly this flatware the same brand the same quality in BedBathandBeyond but separately. The say that it's 18/10 for sure. I touched it - it looks and feel really great quality - polished and white. $2 a piece. But here it says that it's 18/0. I don't know what to do :(I think about to buy it - but not sure about official quality.
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The pieces are the same shapes as other sets, but are different colors. So you could buy any other set and use the pieces all together. Or if you need replacements because some pieces broke the company will replace them for free if you send them the pieces and a sase. Besides the large sets of plan pieces every once in awhile I've seen small sets of 15 pieces for sale.
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Marble works seems sturdier, but I haven't seen recent Marble Works sets to accurately compare. The set we had growing up is still in amazing condition and it got/gets tons of use!
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It might be because the plates are angled above one another. They are the same size, but not congruently arranged - think Olympic Rings. It is actually a pretty good set, for what it's worth. The plastic doesn't look all too cheap. And we have used it at a couple of parties at our house.
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I was walking through WalMart the other day and found a very good anodized cookware separate pieces and sets. I was surprised but after looking at the pieces found the quality very similar to the set I purchased as a set. Also, of course, Amazon associates may have seperates as well. Good luck!
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Excellent question, H. McCalla. I was just logging in to purchase my second set and had not considered this. Thanks for thinking of it and asking. Will be interesting to see if anyone knows.
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The set in the containers are more expensive because it comes with the felt football field and goals. If your getting a higher price than you should order from the kaskeykids site.
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to Matt Wright---if you're still following post---I always feel like its "the emperors new clothes" (remember the old story?) when people talk about Corelle ware....The set we had chipped, shatttered into millions of tiny pointed shards when dropped....I don't know WHAT people are talking about when they say its so great. The only positive, I think, is that it is very light so if someone is arthritic or can't deal w/ heavy stoneware it would be better.
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I bought a set at dept store on sale last fall then wanted to add just two additional 5 piece place settings & was only offered as same large service set as dept store only much more expensive on Oneida website than on sale at dept store. I then found only the same large service set of Stafford Mirror on Amazon priced less than dept store sale price so ordered set from Amazon. Very elegant w/ good china at Thanksgiving yet I didn't have to polish but I purchased for everyday use w/ my multi-colored sets of Fiestaware. Looks very nice w/ my Fiestaware, also & Nice weight to hold & use, especially the table knife. I bought a set at dept store on sale last fall then wanted to add just two additional 5 piece place settings & was only offered as same large service set as dept store only much more expensive on Oneida website than on sale at dept store. I then found only the same large service set of Stafford Mirror on Amazon priced less than dept store sale price so ordered set from Amazon. Very elegant w/ good china at Thanksgiving yet I didn't have to polish but I purchased for everyday use w/ my multi-colored sets of Fiestaware. Looks very nice w/ my Fiestaware, also & Nice weight to hold & use,... » Read More I bought a set at dept store on sale last fall then wanted to add just two additional 5 piece place settings & was only offered as same large service set as dept store only much more expensive on Oneida website than on sale at dept store. I then found only the same large service set of Stafford Mirror on Amazon priced less than dept store sale price so ordered set from Amazon. Very elegant w/ good china at Thanksgiving yet I didn't have to polish but I purchased for everyday use w/ my multi-colored sets of Fiestaware. Looks very nice w/ my Fiestaware, also & Nice weight to hold & use, especially the table knife. « Show Less
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Are you familiar with the concept of supply/demand? This set retired recently and is getting scarce in places. The set was available retail for over a year. Didn't buy it during that period? Then pay the premium that is being charged for it now. Or don't. After all, this is a luxury item, not a necessity.
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Here's what I'll tell you. I went back and forth with what set of furniture to purchase. Eventually I took the chance with the less expensive of many I researched. Am I happy with it?... yes, because I chose the less expensive I can not be over critical. So, is the fabric more stuff than a more expensive set?...yes. But for me and my family it's ok for now. I am happy with the set but if you're expecting the same quality as a $3000 set, don't. I'm not even 100% sure what kind of fabric I got with my set but I know I didn't alter anything from the order either, so whatever the set generally comes with is what I have. Hope this helps.
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Yeah, they are from different kinds from different sets. you can actually contact them, and let them know which sets you like better, and they will give you more of that stuff.
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I don't know what the other set is. After getting your question I searched for a newer set and didn't find anything that was different from what I bought. I will say that I really love what I have. There is a five piece set that has parts that do not interest me. The three pieces (roller/fettuccini/linguini cutters) are perfect for me.
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Yes, the answer is actually quite simple .... Marketing. Retail prices are meaningless. They give you the impression that you are getting a much better deal or much better quality in the 12 piece set when in reality they are IDENTICAL in construction. If you look today, you can buy the 10 piece set + 11 inch deep sautee with lid to give you the "12 piece set" for $42 less than the 12-piece set. Yet most people will just pay the extra money for the 12 piece set because they think they are getting a better deal.One of the oldest marketting tricks in the book.
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Here's what I'll tell you. I went back and forth with what set of furniture to purchase. Eventually I took the chance with the less expensive of many I researched. Am I happy with it?... yes, because I chose the less expensive I can not be over critical. So, is the fabric more stuff than a more expensive set?...yes. But for me and my family it's ok for now. I am happy with the set but if you're expecting the same quality as a $3000 set, don't. I'm not even 100% sure what kind of fabric I got with my set but I know I didn't alter anything from the order either, so whatever the set generally comes with is what I have. Hope this helps. Here's what I'll tell you. I went back and forth with what set of furniture to purchase. Eventually I took the chance with the less expensive of many I researched. Am I happy with it?... yes, because I chose the less expensive I can not be over critical. So, is the fabric more stuff than a more expensive set?...yes. But for me and my family it's ok for now. I am happy with the set but if you're expecting the same quality as a $3000 set, don't. I'm not even 100% sure what kind of fabric I got with my set but I know I didn't alter anything from the order either, so whatever the set generally... » Read More Here's what I'll tell you. I went back and forth with what set of furniture to purchase. Eventually I took the chance with the less expensive of many I researched. Am I happy with it?... yes, because I chose the less expensive I can not be over critical. So, is the fabric more stuff than a more expensive set?...yes. But for me and my family it's ok for now. I am happy with the set but if you're expecting the same quality as a $3000 set, don't. I'm not even 100% sure what kind of fabric I got with my set but I know I didn't alter anything from the order either, so whatever the set generally comes with is what I have. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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This is a great set, but honestly, I would not bother buying two. For ~$120 you can get a set like Helm's Deep and it begs the question - is two Black Gates akin to a set like that. The answer is no. You would get duplicate figures and simply only be extending out the gate to the point where I think it looks foolish. Save the money and get another set.