When the copper stuff came out I decided to try a small skillet to see if the claims were honest. I loved it. My sister was moving back near me and she cooks alot and needed a new set. During the holidays, one of our local stores were selling a complete set of copper cookware for around $50. My sister decided to try it though she had misgivings about it but for the price she thought she'd try it. Plus it was lightweight too so again she had her misgivings about it. She now wishes she would have bought 2 sets as she loves it. When I moved up here to Iowa I went to Bed, Bath and Beyond and bought myself an expensive set of cookware, heavier too and I still love it but if ever it goes bad on me or I screw it up somehow I'll head for the copper cookware for sure.