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kms717
St Philomena Protect My Son
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Borrowing China
If a close family member asked to borrow your china and it was still in it's boxes because you haven't used it yet, would you let them? This person needs 6 settings because there will be 18 people attending this event. It's for a special occasion, but dinner will be served buffet style. How would you feel about it?
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Posted 12/4/07 9:24 PM  |
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Shorty
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Re: Borrowing China
China for buffet style meal makes me nervous. I wouldn't want people walking around with my good plates!
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| Posted 12/4/07 9:24 PM |
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Chatham-Chick
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Re: Borrowing China
If it was easily replaceable (china currently sold in stores), I would gladly lend it to them.
If it was an antique set or hard to replace the pieces, then I would be less inclined.
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| Posted 12/4/07 9:26 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Borrowing China
no I wouldn't lend it before I used it
you can go to bed bath and beyond and get very inexpensive white plates- they look nice enough
I would never want the responsible of borrowing something breakable from someone
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| Posted 12/4/07 9:27 PM |
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diva7531
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Re: Borrowing China
Not if I haven't used it yet JMPO
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| Posted 12/4/07 9:28 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Borrowing China
Posted by Beth1210
no I wouldn't lend it before I used it
you can go to bed bath and beyond and get very inexpensive white plates- they look nice enough
I would never want the responsible of borrowing something breakable from someone
Ditto.
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| Posted 12/4/07 9:29 PM |
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MrsRivera
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Re: Borrowing China
Nope, sorry--my china is just that, my china. 
There are many other things I'd be willing to loan to someone, but that's not one of them!
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| Posted 12/4/07 9:30 PM |
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kms717
St Philomena Protect My Son
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Kelly
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Re: Borrowing China
Thanks for the input
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| Posted 12/4/07 9:39 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Borrowing China
no way! not unless I have used it.
and IMO, for a buffet style dinner, that's just asking for breakage 
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| Posted 12/4/07 9:41 PM |
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no way! good china costs thousands!!!
I had a large formal party when I still lived at home.... I didn't have enough glasses, but mom was nervous to give up her best glasses... Mom just bought inexpensive champagne glasses.... why can't your friend do that? just buy inexpensive china that looks formal......
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| Posted 12/4/07 9:53 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Borrowing China
Absolutely NOT.
My reason... my mom died tragically when I was 8 and it is one of the few posessions I have of her. It's way too precious to me and will someday be my DD's.
I'd buy someone a service of china before lending mine out.
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:11 PM |
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
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Re: Borrowing China
NEVER!!!! And especially not if I haven't used it myself yet.
Also, how will you know which pieces are yours? I'm asusming they have the same set.
I don't like the idea AT ALL
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| Posted 12/5/07 11:02 AM |
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Kara
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Re: Borrowing China
Never. Sorry, it's mine, for use at my parties only. Maybe I don't share that well, but I'd never lend it out to anyone - and it's not b/c I don't trust them.
I'd certainly never use it for a buffet - at my house or elsewhere.
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| Posted 12/5/07 11:04 AM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: Borrowing China
tell them to go to Linens and Things and pick up a party plate pack---12 dinner plates---nice looking china--for $19.95
(i would NEVER lend out my china to ANYONE)
that is what my mom did this year cause she hosted turkey day and a lot of ppl were coming and she didn't have enough matching plates---so she got those...worked out great!
Service for 12 separates
it was on sale when my mom bought the pack--but still $30 for nice plates for buffet style party is good..plus she could get matching salada plates and mugs too for $25 each
Message edited 12/5/2007 11:08:21 AM.
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| Posted 12/5/07 11:05 AM |
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bicosi
life is a carousel
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Re: Borrowing China
Posted by Beth1210
no I wouldn't lend it before I used it
you can go to bed bath and beyond and get very inexpensive white plates- they look nice enough
I would never want the responsible of borrowing something breakable from someone
Amen and I have to say that I'd be embarrassed to ask someone to borrow their china!
Good luck with your decision..
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| Posted 12/5/07 11:05 AM |
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bird382
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Re: Borrowing China
Honestly, I wouldn't have a problem with it. My china is still in boxes, never used. Obviously I don't have a deep connection to it, so if something breaks it wouldn't be the end of the world.
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| Posted 12/5/07 11:06 AM |
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NinaLemon
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Re: Borrowing China
Posted by Shorty
China for buffet style meal makes me nervous. I wouldn't want people walking around with my good plates!
ITA! and I am usually the kind of person who will let anyone borrow anything.
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| Posted 12/5/07 11:09 AM |
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4monkeys
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Re: Borrowing China
Posted by bird382
Honestly, I wouldn't have a problem with it. My china is still in boxes, never used. Obviously I don't have a deep connection to it, so if something breaks it wouldn't be the end of the world.
ditto. Id probably say "dont give it back" 
but china and china closets are on my list of "couldnt be bothered with it".
thats just me (well, now, maybe in ten years i'll feel differently  )
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| Posted 12/5/07 11:09 AM |
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Kara
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Re: Borrowing China
Also, I have 14 full place settings of my china. If more people than that ever come to my house for dinner, we're using plastic plates.
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| Posted 12/5/07 11:17 AM |
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LisaI
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Re: Borrowing China
nope, never! I would my sister. but is the ONLY person I would let borrow!
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| Posted 12/5/07 11:59 AM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Borrowing China
Posted by Chatham-Chick
If it was easily replaceable (china currently sold in stores), I would gladly lend it to them.
If it was an antique set or hard to replace the pieces, then I would be less inclined.
I agree. Just hold them accountable if any damage is done, and if needs to be replaced, make them do it.
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| Posted 12/5/07 12:01 PM |
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luckysmom
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Re: Borrowing China
Not if i haven't even opened it yet
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| Posted 12/5/07 12:02 PM |
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pinky
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Re: Borrowing China
no way
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| Posted 12/5/07 1:01 PM |
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angnick
Life is So Wonderful!
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Re: Borrowing China
Yes I would, only cause if they broke it they could replace it because my china has not been discontinued yet!
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| Posted 12/5/07 4:11 PM |
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CkGm
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Re: Borrowing China
Posted by MrsRivera
Nope, sorry--my china is just that, my china.
There are many other things I'd be willing to loan to someone, but that's not one of them!
Same here- especially if I haven't used it yet!
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| Posted 12/5/07 4:55 PM |
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