Review on Stone Lain Coupe Dinnerware Set: Service for 4, Elegant Black Matte Design by Chris Doe

I bought 16 sets; which came in 4 boxes; I unpacked 2 boxes right away. They were well packaged and I was very satisfied. The design was modern and attractive; The utensils looked solid. As I pushed the plate across the counter to the sink, it scratched the natural stone countertop. My counters were immune to damage from heat, water, and scratches from pots, pans, cookware, and my old utensils; until now. Most plates have rough, unfinished, unglazed "rings" on the underside. Some appeared to have grains of sand with raw, sharp edges inserted into "rings". (Update: I checked two other boxes and they were the same.) Also, a mug arrived with a broken handle and many of the dishes were defective, such as , or "bubbles". "Stains etc. I might overlook minor imperfections and consider sanding the floors to smooth them out but even at the retail price I'm worried the quality will be poor and I might get the chips described by other reviewers The supplier, Revain, explained that quality control is an important issue in China. A supplier's order can be split between several different factories, some may have excellent quality control and others may not have quality control at all. Suppliers who produce in China save money, but their products can suffer from variations in quality.Some buyers want products that are made in the USA, so I've noticed that some sellers say their products are "designed" in the USA to hide that they're made in Made in China.Also quality issues will affect reviews.They can large reading nice reviews from other buyers and then ending up with a poorly made product and wondering why so many people have written good reviews. I'll call the seller, return the dishes or give them to someone who doesn't mind the problem. In any case, buyers should be aware of potential problems.