For those who wanted real but didn't think you could afford it.  Target has 12 pack white porcelain plates on clearance for $6.48 a pack. 

Online or in store?

In store, they are reg price $12.99 online. 

Cool!  Nice find.

good find Jo

They are located in most Target's on the end caps, in big blue boxes. 

Thank you!

Hi,

I checked my local targets in the bay area, and they are 30% off (so about $9 each, not $6.50). I'd been eyeing these for the last couple months, and glad I waited! It's still a great bargain for under $1 per dish, plus you can generally re-sell them so that it costs less than renting.