I have been known to crack, break and shatter delicate things, both at home and at the homes of friends. Fine china handed from generation to generation. My wedding dishes. Vintage glass. And so, I am familiar with Replacements, Ltd., the online super glue for friendships strained by the untimely loss of a beloved dish or bowl. An actual storefront in North Carolina with more than 400,000 square feet of tableware, Replacements, Ltd. has the “world’s largest selection of old and new dinnerware, including china, stoneware, crystal, glassware, silver, stainless, and collectibles” and services klutzes young and old the world over. There are 12 million pieces in more than 286,000 patterns, some over 100 years old, but if they don’t have what you’re looking for right now, just fill out an online pattern/piece request form and you’ll receive first notice when they find it. The site bears the logo of the Better Business Bureau’s Online Reliability Program, and everything is guaranteed by a 30-day, no-questions-asked return policy. You can even sell to the company if you’re holding pieces you’d like to get rid of, although they will not purchase china that is chipped, cracked, stained or showing excessive wear. Pieces that are “crazed” or show minor flaws are acceptable. And for those getting married, there’s a bridal and gift registry. According to the frequently asked questions page, the registry is most helpful for newlyweds who want to complete a pattern. If you’re in a hurry and can’t find what you need at Replacements, Ltd., try Dishes From The Past or ebay, where I recently averted trouble after demolishing a forest green glass cereal bowl at a friend’s house. Replacement cost: $7 plus shipping.