Money was sort of an object, but DH & I bit the bullet & I got Calphalon cookware. I was tired of getting new pans every few years. I bought these before 1991 when we lived in New Hampshire, so they are at least 21+years old. I bought a basic set & added pans I thought I would use. My favorite is the 8 qt stock pot as I make large batches of spaghetti sauce & this pot is perfect for simmering it all day long!. The only pan I don't really like is a 12" lidded skillet as everything sticks to it. The 2 saute pans I have are fab as they seasoned up great. Instructions don't say you need to do it, but this worked for me well. Even scrambled eggs don't stick. I figure they will be fought over when I'm gone! :-)