Registering for Discontinued/Vintage China

jeccaerin

I am in love with my great-grandmother's china pattern. It is Noritake Charoma, and has been discontinued. I can find it on websites like Replacements and eBay, but they don't sell it in box stores. How can I let my guests who want to purchase a gift know this is the pattern I would like since it won't be on my registry. Also, I am worried that no one will take the time to find it, so should I put a new pattern on my registry even though it is not what I want. I don't think that stores would give me cash refunds, only store credits, so I couldn't return the other china and get what I want. However, china is expensive so if a guest wants to buy the china, I know that would help us out a lot. Any suggestions?

HobokensFury

I think you're on your own for this.  If you want to take the time to search out that particular pattern that's on you and you're going to have to pay for it.  Don't register for other china if you're just going to return it, that would be rude to your guests.  Honestly we didn't register for china because I think it's useless and we don't miss it.  

krizzo17

We did register for china, we do use it, and we love it - and clearly with the time and effort you've put in to finding this pattern, you will too

I'd say register for everything else you want, perhaps a smaller registry so guests take the hint that you'd prefer cash. I think if a close friend or relative approached you about what you want, you could send them to one of those sites requesting a specific object or place setting - just make sure you keep track of what you asked for. While your Aunt may not end up getting you the creamer you asked for, you'd rather that than end up with 4 sugar bowls because every person you told decided to buy those.

jeccaerin

Wonderful suggestions! Thank you so much. You are absolutely right about not returning china that I won't use. It would seem terrible rude, wouldn't it?  I like the idea of not registering for it at all. Everyone tells you that you must register for china. It is nice to know that it works out even if you don't put it on your list. I also like the idea of telling people about the china only if they ask. Otherwise I'll just make it a present for myself before the wedding.

Thank you again!

stantokm

Have you considered registering at Replacements.com?  http://replacements.com/info/bridal.htm

Your guests won't be able to buy it in person, but some might be okay with ordering it online.

jeccaerin

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[QUOTE]Have you considered registering at Replacements.com?  <a href="http://replacements.com/info/bridal.htm" rel="nofollow">http://replacements.com/info/bridal.htm</a> Your guests won't be able to buy it in person, but some might be okay with ordering it online.
Posted by stantokm[/QUOTE]

I didn't know that they had a registry! How cool! Thanks for letting me know!

krizzo17

I wish I realized replacements had a registry! My husband inherited some silver, and we'd like to finish it out, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

Replacements is also great for getting (new) fiesta, particularly if the selection in stores near you is low, or you want a specific piece in a specific color.