Sango Splash Brown 16 Piece Set, Service For 4

Pros: Nice, neutral pattern. Many coordinated serving pieces.
Cons: Bowls that came with my dinner set chipped on the rims just from dishwasher.

I bought these dishes because they are so pretty. They are neutral in color, so they can be used for all occasions. I really like that there are so many coordinating pieces, but as time goes on, more and more of my dishes end up getting chipped from normal use. Many of my pieces are chipped or cracked. We had our old set of dishes for 8 years without one chip, so I'm deeming these to be pretty poorly made. I have bought a few coordinates and the rims are thicker, but everything is still chipping. I e-mailed Sango many times and have yet to hear back from them.

Pros: Great look
Cons: Not very good in the microwave

My wife and I registered for this wonderful looking set for our wedding and were very happy to receive it. Despite being labeled as microwave safe, we have found that not exactly to be the case. We've had them for a little over a year. Whenever we put any of the items in the microwave for more than a minute, they tend to get anywhere from warm too hot to touch. If they are in for 3 or more minutes they are are not even able to be handled without an ovenmit. Just last night I heated up some leftovers for 4.5 minutes in one of the bowls. The bowl actually broke while still in the micro. They do ok in the dishwasher though. Overall their look is fabulous. We have just learned our lesson regarding heating things up in them and wanted to pass it on: make it quick or put it in something else.

Pros: love the pattern - no doubt about that
Cons: Non-microwaveable and yucky smell!

My husband and I love the pattern...I've bought many of the accessories, too. But, OMG, the smell when they come out of the dishwasher. For the first several washings, our kitchen smelled like the sewer was backing up. It's getting a little better after about 6 months or so, but still isn't the greatest. Any the microwave - FORGET IT! Food will still be lukewarm while your fingers are cooked well done if you don't use mitts. I still have a blister on one finger after a plate was in the micro for just 2 minutes at defrost power!!! I did get a response from Sango but it didn't do me any good.