Replacements, LTD was founded in Greensboro in 1981 by Bob Page. He turned his attic collection into an extensive showroom between Greensboro and Burlington. According to their website, the company has the world's largest selection of old and new dinnerware including china, glassware, and crystal-- over 300,000 patterns. Here, we see the wall of plates, where you can stroll and identify patterns or select a new one to collect. For example, the pattern on the top row on the left, with the green leaves (just behind the blue plate), is known as 'tobacco leaf' and the blue one is 'Canton.' Mr. Page is proof positive that if you are passionate about what you do and are good at it, you can build an empire. His company is known for its people and pet friendly policies. Their motto states: We replace the irreplaceable.
This is our contribution to Weekend Reflection. If you look closely, you can see me taking this photo!
What an idea for a business! Makes for a great photo, complete with your reflection.
Posted by: Dina | Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 05:47 AM
Just when you think all possible business ventures have been thought of... then this.
Posted by: birdman | Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 08:06 AM
Replacements Ltd. is a terrific place, I've been there several times and recently bought a beautiful 8 place setting of International Lenox China, plus a great 85 piece set of flatware. I strongly reccommend Replacements Ltd. if but only to browse the showroom. Beau
Posted by: Beau Jackson | Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 10:06 AM
That red plate was an instant hit with me. A spot of red always helps :-)
Posted by: RuneE | Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 10:29 AM
RunE:
Yes, that red plate is sort of front row and center, in a class of its own, a show stopper, hogging the spotlight! As you said "a spot of red always helps." My mother always said, "a little red goes a long way..." Since you are from Norway, I will say that I've always felt that the Scandinavians know how to use red, especially in winter!
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 10:51 AM
That's a great photo. I'm awed at the thought of cataloging 300,000 patterns and matching requests.
Posted by: michael | Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Well, it sure looks as if they have a mighty fine selection. I agee, that red definitely pops. It is also the hardest glaze to fire and get right.
Posted by: barbara farr | Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 07:23 PM
Of course, many of you know that this story doesn't have a happy ending
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