Need help: buying Flatware...

[melanie18]

Do you have a Costco near you? I just bought a Lenox 12-service silverware set for $65 and love it!

 

[acadia1960]

I just bought a set of Reed & Barton in January from QVC. Love It

 

[clh2]

I have had Oneida since we got married. 17 years later, still love it, and it has held up really well.

We decided - maybe 3 or 4 years ago to add additional serving pieces, because we didn't feel like we had enough. We went to my favorite 24-hour store - ebay.

There is something out there right now (doing a quick search, and came up with this for $100, including shipping. Check this one out:Oneida set

 

[Alice's Mom]

For sturdy spoons in the ice cream bucket make sure they are 18/10 stainless steel. The numbers represent the nickel and chromium count in the steel. They will be dishwasher safe, practically unbendable and keep their shine.

 

[jadejazzkayla]

ok one person said "make sure you get 18/10" another person said "get 18/8". anyone know which one of those two is the higher quality?

 

[GoofyBaseballMom26]

I googled your question and found the following explanation. It seems the 18/10 may be a little shinier than the 18/8 but from the below and other sites, I gather there isn't much difference in the two.




"When buying stainless flatware, you will often see the terms 18/10 stainless and 18/8 stainless. Many people do not understand these terms so I will try to explain them to help you select flatware for your table!

18/8 and 18/10 Refer to the Percentages of chromium and nickel in the stainless stell alloy in flatware. The 18 refers to the chromium content. The 8 or 10 refers to the nickel content. Chromium content gives flatware its strength and the nickel gives flatware shine and rust resistance.

Basically there is very little (almost NO) difference between 18/8 and 18/10 stainless. They are used as marketing terms for flatware companies like Oneida, Gorham and Yamazaki. Usually manufacturers make flatware from stainless steel grade 304 which is 18-20% nickel content. Stell manufacturers make stainless grade 304 with 8.2% nickel so flatware companies can call it 18/10 stainless."

These numbers don't refer to the weight of the stainless flatware. Most of the time, flatware companies will make heavy weight flatware, but the steel itself doesn't make them heavier, it's the style and design and way it is made, not the steel.
The best way to buy stainless flatware is to find a style you like and try it in your hand to see how it feels. Good premium flatware brands won't bend when you use them as intended.

 

[DisnyMama]

I also bought the Reed and Barton at QVC for around $80, service for 12 with lots of extra serving peices. Nice big, heavy solid, you know you have a peice of flatwear in your hand. Spoons don't bend in the icecream . They do great in the dishwasher and have all types of patterns to match just about any style.

 

[BellePrincessBelle]

I have Reed & Barton & some older than dirt Oneida. Both are great!!!

 

[We4mickey]

Another vote for Reed and Barton from QVC. I bought one set and debated about ordering 2. I wish I would have. I love it. It is very strong.

 

[NancyIL]

I love my Oneida heirloom stainless in the Dover pattern. While it isn't cheap - I have added to it over the years from sales at Gatherings: http://www.gatheringscatalog.com/category/Flatware

 

[ang]

I was checking out Disney set. and guess what I can use the Goofy40 code and get 2 sets for $29.99, each 20 piece! It is 18/10 stainless steel.
I don't know what to do! Could I live with this for another 20 yrs....

Thanks everyone!! I greatly appreciate all the advice...and wear to go....Checking out all the websites...