We've had these for about seven years. For the past two years or so, we've been dealing with the fact that some of these dishes get so hot that they get hotter than the food. It's pretty random. We think the finish on them gets worn to the point that the material soaks up moisture which then gets blazingly hot in the microwave. We've finally gotten to the point where we're replacing them specifically for this reason. When I say hot, I mean that I cooked something the other day and, even though the food wasn't quite hot enough yet, the plate burned my hand to the point of having some pretty pink skin. Plus, some of them have cracked during microwave use. While your mileage may vary, I cannot recommend these dishes.