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If you've had it all that time then either you've used it a lot so it owes you nothing - charity shop,or you've rarely used it because you dislike it - life's too short- charity shop. Then you have the perfect excuse to buy a new set. Or if you have family, ask if any of them want it. Problem solved.

I hate squeaky plates....

I could always use my Haddon Hall china but it isn't dishwasher safe.

I dont like mine either.

When we moved here 20 years ago my husband went out and bought a new Denby dinner service. He didn't consult me. If I'd gone with him I would have persuaded him against it.
The dinner plates are too big, the side plates are too small, the only thing I do like are the mugs that came with it.

Unfortunately there is too much of it left to justify buying another set.

I’ve just replaced my 30yo Denby with some plain white China from M&S. The Denby isn’t going far, though - one of my daughters has laid claim to it! ?

Denby Gypsy was my 'wedding china' and the dratted stuff is still good as new 43 years on! It weighs a ton. I saw a huge set of Denby Gypsy being sold recently for £5.

I had a similar problem when I relocated following retirement. I decided to donate my dinner service to charity and enjoyed the pleasure of replacing it with vintage finds in antique / charity shops. This way, if any item breaks I just replace it. None of it matches but it all co ordinates and its up cycling too. I also felt, for me, it was time to move on and create a new way of entertaining guests.

You can sell it on eBay. It's very popular with young people in their 30's evidently. Of course, they have strong hands and wrists. I loved my Denby Mayflower in the 70's but I couldn't life it out the cupboard these day.