Poop.
So, how does one handle discontinued items? Here was my approach.
Well, first, analyze how the item fits into the overall registry. Is it part of a set of something? Or, does it stand alone?
One of our discontinued items was a miscellaneous kind of thing:
Mini Martini Glasses from Crate & Barrel
I thought these would make adorable dessert servers... Or, maybe martini flights at a party? Yum.
Luckily, there are plenty of places that sell mini glasses like this and I'm not too concerned about them not being available for our C&B registry. Actually, I'm thinking I might be able to find something comparable at Target, which I could add to our other registry. So, no biggie either way.
The next item was a bit trickier:
Miguel All-Purpose Goblet from Crate & Barrel
These were part of our overall glassware plan, to be combined with these:
All from Crate & Barrel
So, knowing that we really liked these pieces and that the other ones weren't discontinued, I felt like I had few options:
1. Pick a different goblet and accept that we would either have non-matched glasses on our table
2. Don't worry about these and realize there are few times when each person at dinner needs two glasses
3. Pick a completely different set of glassware and know that everything will match
4. Stick with this set and buy the glasses myself.
Obviously (hello post title), I chose the last option. I was nudged along by a 15% off coupon I received from C&B over the weekend. I ordered a dozen to be picked up at the store near me. Unfortunately, they did have all twelve. So, I had to order a couple for delivery.
Either way, I am still super happy with the idea of this glassware set and can't wait to see them on our table.
Did any of your registry items end up on the discontinued list? How did you handle it? Did it result in a huge change up in your list?
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