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HomeApartmentGodinger Dublin Crystal Set of 12 Double Old Fashioned Glasses |
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57 of 59 found the following review helpful:
 You get what you pay for. Jul 27, 2009
By Frederick J. Karem
"bourbonbadger"
In terms of price, this is a pretty good deal, but it is misleading to label this as European-style crystal. My wife and I received a Godinger set in this pattern about 10 years ago. At the time, the crystal was designed in Ireland but produced in Slovakia; they felt almost as good and heavy as Waterford. Over time, many of them broke, so I recently purchased a new set, but I returned it the next day. I was very disappointed in the drop in quality compared to what we received under the Godinger name in 1997. The glasses are now produced in China and have very little crystal feel to them. They feel like heavy glass, and lack the thin walls and clean cuts that make European crystal so appealing. They also "ping" much less clearly. Most disturbingly, they carry a warning to soak each in vinegar before using--which makes me wonder what heavy metal/alkali content is involved. The bottom line is that this is not the medium to high quality crystal it used to be. You do get a lot of glasses for a fair price, but they are not likely to satisfy customers who are used to Godinger's previous crystal.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Glasses made in China of inferior quality May 21, 2010
By Focalor
Glasses are made in Europe or China. Made in Europe, the glasses are a great value. Made in China, the glasses are of such inferior quality they are not worth the shipping. The risk of receiving the Chinese glasses are not worth the risk.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Unimpressive Chinese Trash.... Sep 14, 2010
By borninusa
I had no idea I was buying Chinese crystalware. Had I known that, I would have never purchased. This information should be made readily available to the consumer. I do not like sending my money to China so that my family is out of a job, and some CEO gets a salary 20X that of the typical family.
Now let's talk quality. My last set of crystal was Italian, and was purchased for about the same price 4 years ago. I must assume that Godinger is making an astronomical profit, duping and excessively charging the unsuspecting customer. Comparing the two side by side, it is obvious the chinese molds are inferior. The detail is rounded, larger and less crisp. I can say that the glasses are obviously leaded, but I cannot speak of their temper and resistance to cracking at this point.
Net opinion, buyer beware!!!
10 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Crystal drink glasses Jan 04, 2007
By David Graubard
"internet shopper"
These glasses are comfortable to hold and heavy enough to generate the confidence that even if they are knocked over (which would probably not happen because of their shape and weight), they won't break. They have the appearance of fine Irish crystal.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
These look like fake to me Nov 16, 2009
By Tbird AZ
"tbird"
Worst crystal I ever bought; I have returned it and have bought an original version from Macy's. Price was higher at Macy's by $5 but the quality is considerably different.
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