Tableware Blog — General

Once again, we have been notified of industrial action which impacts on collection and delivery services over the coming weeks.  The following is an extract of the notification we received from Royal Mail with the relevant dates: -  " The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its members who collect, sort and deliver parcels and letters to take further national strike action on the following dates: Friday 30 September 2022 and Saturday 1 October 2022 Thursday 13th October 2022 Thursday 20th October 2022 Tuesday 25th October 2022 Monday 28th November 2022 Further dates have also been announced by the...

*** Covid-19 Update *** WE ARE STILL SHIPPING GOODS WITHIN UK AND TO SOME INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS We can no longer say it is business as usual. No one can right now. It's about as unusual as you can get. However, as an online business we are not subject to the restrictions placed on physical shops. Government guidelines are clear, in that online shopping sites may remain open (and are encouraged to do so) and postal and delivery services will run as usual. So, we are for the time being continuing to ship replacement china to our customers. In fact, we will continue to do so as long as Royal...

In the past few years, more and more people have started to show an interest in discontinued goods, either as a buyer or a seller. In fact, the discontinued marketplace is definitely growing, partly driven by customer loyalty to their chosen brand, and often driven by a desire to save money. For example, in the case of discontinued tableware, it is far cheaper for someone to replace a broken plate or two, than it is to replace an entire dinner service. Many customers are used to the idea of going to the store and buying the stuff they want, but...

If we don't have what you are looking for in stock there are two ways we can help. Back In Stock Notifications If you have found the piece you are seeking on our website, but we are showing that we are currently 'Out Of Stock!' simply add your email to the form below the item and click the blue "Notify Me" button.  As soon as the piece you are seeking is back in stock our system will automatically send you an email to let you know.  Subscribe to our 'Wanted List' If you can't find the piece you are seeking...

So often when people ask what I do, and I tell them, "I run a china matching service", I'm met with blank stares. The reality is unless you have used one, you are unlikely to be familiar with the concept. Even if you need to use one, you won't seek one out, as you don't know they exist. As a business, that's one of our biggest challenges, letting people know we exist. So... what is a 'china matching service'? In short, we replace the missing pieces of customers tableware services, be they dinner, tea, coffee or serving ware, when their...