I only use crystal glasses, Dad started me off when he gave me a Waterford crystal water jug and I just loved the weight and the way the light bounces off it. To the despair of my poor OH I have two cabinets full, I have wine glasses and goblets, sherry, port, brandy and loads that I have absolutely no idea what they are for. Very few have cost me more than £1 each and I will only pay that if there is a full set. I scour the boxes on car boots and can always rely on getting a few from our local tip shop usually about 50p each. I have some Stuart and some Waterford I do not use but happily use the rest.
I find that when you are getting sleepy and drop off, the weight of the glass means that I usually wake up with it still upright in my hand.