All-clad is high end stuff with professional construction and performance. My skillet alone was over $200. It will last a life time so I don't mind. I do remember being very impressed at the set I saw at costco many years ago.
I freely admit, I bought the set because we were moving, I'd used my old stuff to death and wanted something new. It seemed very sturdy and I liked that it was copper bottom. So I bought it. I haven't been sorry. It was a bit more back then ($249 I think) but not a bad price at all, for a sturdy set of pans. But I knew nothing about good cook ware. Just needed some and bought them. I've been really pleased though. I use them a lot too.





When I didn't!
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