Stainless Cookware?

[landarc]

Egads Guido! I can't even begin to think what that Metro rack of pots cost. Lovely copper bowl there too.

 

[feltrider99]

I bought the Circulon Elite set from Costco a couple years ago and have been extremely pleased with it. We paid around $150 for it.

http://www.circulon.com/cs/Satellit...ctionName/Circulon%20Elite/en_US/FullPage.htm

I have used the Kirkland Signature set at my mom's and they seem really nice too. The beauty of Costco is being able to return them if you don't like them.

 

[DrewDown]

I have really liked the Costco Kirkland brand. One of the lid handles fell off(spot weld) and I returned the whole set for a new one after about 9 months

 

[TinCup]

We bought an induction cook top about six months ago and had to go to stainless. I did a ton of research and still could not decide. So I finally decided not to spend an arm and a leg and go with a less expensive set and figure what I liked and did not like and replace in a few years if I was that unhappy. I did not want to spend a ton of money and find out six months later that A: I hated the stuff, and B: I spent way too much money for what I was going to use it for.

I finally went for an Emeril set from Macy's. It was on sale and I got a couple of more pieces for free. It is built by All Clad, but not as expensive as the rest of their stuff. I have been very happy with it it cooks great. I also like that all of the sauce pans have lips for pouring and they also have measurements on the inside - for example, yesterday a recipe call for 2 quarts of water, so instead of have to take a measuring cup out I just filled up the pan to the markings on the inside.

Bottom line is I have been very happy. I have only had it for six months so I can't comment on durability, but it is still in perfect condition after medium usage.

At least it did not say Bobby Flay on it......

I have the same set and love it. I haven't had any problems with the set at all. They cook great and I am also very happy with the set. I've only been using my set for a short time so I can't comment on durability either but so far so good!

 

[dmprantz]

I have really liked the Costco Kirkland brand. One of the lid handles fell off(spot weld) and I returned the whole set for a new one after about 9 months

I have to say: This is the first report I have ever read of a spot weld failing. My mother has a set of spot welded cookware (Farber or Revere) that is almost 40 years old, never had a problem. I had a cheap store breand set for 10 years and never had a problem with those either. That's why I prefer spot welding to brading. No problems and easier to clean. Sorry for your troubles.

dmp

 

[Bogus Chezz Hawg]

I have a full set and then some of Emerilware by All Clad. Keep in mind these were made in China for All Clad so I presume the quality is not the same as "Made in the USA" All Clad. But the price was very inexpensive compared to the "Made in the USA" stuff so I had to try it. I am not disappointed at all. I have nothing bad to say about it. There is a copper core in-between the aluminum layers providing quick and even heat throughout the cooking surface.

 

[Ron_L]

Thanks for all of the input, gang! I ended up with Calphalon Contemporary Stainless. I liked the way the handles fit my hand better than the other choices. I ended up buying the online at Macy's. they had a special at 15% off and free shipping, plus Calphalon was giving out a couple of bonus items and I got an extra 20% off by using Bing Cashback.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Congrats Ron! Awesome deal with the discounts.

 

[BigJimsBBQ]

Great Score Ron!!!

 

[landarc]

Nice score Ron, is that a braiser pan in that bonus box?

 

[Ron_L]

Nice score Ron, is that a braiser pan in that bonus box?

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