Got ours from Ikea about 4 weeks ago and seem to be great.  I did notice that Southampton had mugs when I went in for bowls but they did not have these mugs when I got the plates in Warrington.

Certainly keep this in mind Valda. Since we changed to Corelle we have been more than pleased- no more bleaching tea stains from the melamine cups etc! A much better option IMHO.

We bought 4 plates, side plates and bowls yesterday, £6, perfect :) our current melamine stuff is a weird size and wont fit in a microwave.

A great find :)

There were some other designs we found on the way out, still white, but with fluted edges and £1.50 a piece ... but we were on our way out and so didn't investigate further.

Re Melemine plates etc, all the packs I have seen say not to use them in a microwave. Hence why we use Corelle. I have only once been to Ikea; an interesting experience - if you have several hours spare! The MK store layout takes a lot of walking through.

After reading this thread went to local IKEA for a look, we got 4 plates, side plates and dishes. No mugs or cups in the range so got 4 porcelain ones. 3 trips in motor home so far not a chip or scratch, much nicer to use than Melamine have to thank ValDa for a fantastic tip.

I purchased a set of Aropal from a company in Poland: Dajar, they are on ebay and the packing was excellent and service great. for 6 side plates, 6 dinner and 6 bowls paid £15 plus £10 delviery P&P. Have to say I was very impressed. The Ikea souds good though.

We have always used Melamine, but I dislike it. However OH not happy about the extra weight. Do you folk keep plates in overhead lockers? If not where do you put them in transit? Our brand new van has far more overhead lockers than floor ones, and I use those for bottles and cooking pans.

I think the plain white is OFTAST  but there are a couple of other patterned ones which I can't see on line. The bowls and side plates, and the patterned range are recent additions, because I overheard someone else asking about them.

Each piece is just 50p!!!!

I have never been to IKEA - not had a desire to and our nearest one is 25 or so miles away.  I like independant stores when I can.  However after reading this thread I thought I'd check it out online and consider getting some as I hate melamine and we carry 2 china plates for hot meals and china mugs (touch wood no breakages in 10 years, carried in an overhead locker plate rack and a mug rack).But when I hit the link I got the message

ValDa you're a great source of knowledge

its only available in store  I stocked up last week

here's a link to the bowl

Thanks JayEss.

Slightly off topic, any decisions on offers??