Anonymous
Post 08/26/2015 12:02     Subject: Re:Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

Anonymous wrote:Pokal series from Ikea. They have 2 oz, 5 oz and 15 oz sizes:



These look like they belong in a cheap diner. They also break easily because of their alloy.
Anonymous
Post 08/26/2015 12:01     Subject: Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

I love mine from BBB.
Anonymous
Post 08/26/2015 11:51     Subject: Re:Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

Pokal series from Ikea. They have 2 oz, 5 oz and 15 oz sizes:

Anonymous
Post 08/26/2015 11:44     Subject: Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

You've got to love it when the OP just dribbles information out slowly that would make responses more or less helpful, instead of giving a full picture in the first post.
Anonymous
Post 08/26/2015 11:41     Subject: Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

Anonymous wrote:Is this like the stupidest thread ever?

I don't think so. Where to buy glassware locally seems like a completely appropriate question.
Anonymous
Post 08/26/2015 11:40     Subject: Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Williams Sonoma, or just ask the person who owns them. It's okay to do that.


She said they were her grandmother's.


I bet! That is totally the response people give when they don't want to give out a recipe or where they bought something.
Anonymous
Post 08/26/2015 11:37     Subject: Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

Anonymous wrote:I'm looking for something sturdy. The glasses I've bought from PB, C&B, etc. were rather flimsy and didn't last long. I recently came across beautiful, sturdy glasses at a party, but when I googled them it appeared they were French antiques (they said Paris on the bottom and had raised bees on them). If anyone knows what I'm talking about, I'm looking for something that sturdy.


Ballard Designs used to have these glasses -- they still might.
Anonymous
Post 08/26/2015 10:29     Subject: Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

Anonymous wrote:Is this like the stupidest thread ever?


No, why would you think that? Op asked a question & many people have provided answers.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2015 22:42     Subject: Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

Anonymous wrote:Williams and Sonoma. I think they actually have the glasses with bees you describe


We have these from Williams Sonoma that we got for our wedding 15 years ago. We started with about 4 dozen and still have over 30 with three very destructive children and two clumsy parents in our home.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2015 22:05     Subject: Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

Is this like the stupidest thread ever?
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2015 22:02     Subject: Re:Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

If you want to spend $ then try Simon Pearce. Beautiful heavyweight glasses. The local store here closed but I have seen a limited selection at a few stores. Simon Pearce tends to be pretty consistent so if you have or have seen other pieces the glasses will be similar. I almost bought some the other day.

The bee glasses at World Market are way less expensive than the Macy's ones. I forget how much I paid for my last couple but maybe $8/glass?
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2015 22:02     Subject: Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm looking for something sturdy. The glasses I've bought from PB, C&B, etc. were rather flimsy and didn't last long. I recently came across beautiful, sturdy glasses at a party, but when I googled them it appeared they were French antiques (they said Paris on the bottom and had raised bees on them). If anyone knows what I'm talking about, I'm looking for something that sturdy.


You can get them at Macy's

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/la-rochere-glassware-napoleonic-bee-collection?ID=205558


Yes, I have these and they are awesome! Very thick and sturdy, and cute. You can buy them in person at that little home good shop in Shirlington.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2015 21:50     Subject: Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

Anonymous wrote:Williams Sonoma, or just ask the person who owns them. It's okay to do that.


She said they were her grandmother's.

Fwiw, I'm not looking for bee glasses. Rather, I'm looking for something that is comparable in terms of size and sturdiness. They felt substantial without being heavy or cumbersome.

Thanks for the helpful tips, folks! I appreciate it!
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2015 20:52     Subject: Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm looking for something sturdy. The glasses I've bought from PB, C&B, etc. were rather flimsy and didn't last long. I recently came across beautiful, sturdy glasses at a party, but when I googled them it appeared they were French antiques (they said Paris on the bottom and had raised bees on them). If anyone knows what I'm talking about, I'm looking for something that sturdy.


You can get them at Macy's

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/la-rochere-glassware-napoleonic-bee-collection?ID=205558


Mass murderer glasses. Nice.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2015 20:52     Subject: Re:Suggest a store where I can test drinking glasses?

You can get the bee glasses at World Market. They aren't antique.