The plates slate reached me in time, however in the two lots that I ordered (6 plates) 2 were worn at the corners, certainly because of the transport and packaging of a summary ... The "raw" character we search for this type of product is this: the dishes are not (all) the same thickness, the surface is irregular and "respects" the original appearance of slate; However, the image provided by the dealer has a smooth slate, and small rubber feet elevate the plate on assumed (bad) and glued a bit random. Also after washing sponge plates fade ... I do not recommend it, even for this price (why I do not put a star).