People are so reluctant to use it! I bought a battered service for 12 of (never particularly good) plate on eBay, for around $100, and I am pleased to use it every day. I keep some of those little silver wipes to brighten up a few pieces while I'm waiting for the kettle to boil or something like that. Good stainless is very expensive these days (by my standards)!

I believe there are ways to keep the dishwasher from stripping it, I just handwash mine as there's never a lot to do at once.