I ordered this set after reading all the reviews. There were more positive than negative and the price was great. It's true that the lids do not fit the dessert bowls. They don't even come close to fitting and are too big. It doesn't matter to me because I never make desserts so these little bowls will be used for other things. The rest of the set is great. It's heavy, well made and it all arrived safely without any breaks, chips or scratches. I've already recommended it to friends.