Getting some of my grandmother's china tomorrow

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My maternal grandmother passed away 6 years ago. She was an amazing and complicated woman but always a wonderful grandmother. My relationship with my aunts and uncles has been complicated (sense a theme?) due to their actions toward my mother over the years. There was a big split years ago where there was no communication but eventually the rift was healed. Then there was another and somehow it resolved over time. The most recent one was when her will was finally executed and my mother learned that my aunts had my grandmother change her will to give her much less than her other 3 siblings. That was like 5+ years ago and I don't think my mother will ever be open to speaking to them again. Anyway I kind of stopped talking to them after the last incident but kept my aunt and uncle on Facebook. I don't know why but I am glad that I did. When I was going through the early days of my separation/divorce I posted things on there that didn't directly reference what was happening but it was clear that I was upset and going through something. One of my aunts reached out to see what was going on and I told her. She immediately invited me over for Sunday dinner and made an effort to include me in some dinners and events. I received more invitations from her than I did from the rest of my family combined which I totally appreciated. My sister was furious that I was speaking to them but I told them that they had me over for dinner like 6 times while she had never invited me once. Like I said my grandmother was a very interesting woman. I'll have to write about her one day. Her passion was collecting antiques and walking through her house was better than going through any museum. She was funny because she would always say "tell me what you want when I die and I'll put your name on it". Over the years I told her that I wanted a funky leather ottoman and a chaise lounge. I eventually got the ottoman but I don't know what ever happened with the chaise. I think at one point my uncle posted some of her china for sale and I asked about it but wasn't interested in paying for it. (I didn't tell him that though) It must not have ever sold because this morning one of my aunts texted me to tell me that they boxed up some of my grandmother's china that I wanted and I could pick it up if I still was interested. At this point it has been so long that I don't even remember what it looks like but if I wanted it then, then I know I'll want it now. I told her I'll pick it up tomorrow. I just hope the box(es) fit in my little car. Yes that is a serious concern. I have my paternal grandmother's fine china. I will be happy to have some of my maternal grandmother's as well. I have my own small set of wedding china. What I really covet is the set that my mother has from a family friend who was close to my maternal grandmother. It is gorgeous and very valuable. She has it packed up in her garage or attic and will never use it. If I had it, I would at least display it. I'm so weird because I am not fancy about most aspects of my life but I do like collecting fine china. I can't wait to see what my aunts are passing along to me tomorrow. Stay tuned!