Which pan set would you pick?

Question

Money is not really a concern, but I'd still rather not waste it.

The most expensive:
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-MCP-12-Multiclad-Stainless-Steel-12-Piece/dp/B0007KQZWU/ref=sr_1_17/102-8201946-7342546?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1188348523&sr=1-17

The cheap one:
http://www.amazon.com/Pinzon-10-Piece-Stainless-Steel-Cookware-Set/dp/B000G7VI1W/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-8201946-7342546?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1188348523&sr=1-1

The one I can get 60% off:
http://www.pamperedchef.com/index.jsp
(from there, go to shop online and the Stainless Steel set should be in there)


Or would you rather have none of the ones listed?

Answer 1

If you want cookware that will last you a life-time, and price is not really a problem, and you don't really need a huge matched set, take a look at AMC Cookware.

I've still got the fancy stuff people gave me when we got married 32 years ago, but this skillet, saucepan and stew/soup-size pot are the only ones I ever really use!

My sister-in-law loves her Le Creuset set, which she also uses to serve food at the table because they are attractive. I find them heavy, though.

Answer 2

First of all, how do you get 60% off on Pampered Chef?! I love their products but they are expensive.
I agree with the first answerer...I like to feel the weight of the pans and also I like a copper clad bottom for better heat distribution. Sometimes the copper is sandwhiched between layers of stainless steel.
Just going by the pictures and knowing the quality of their other products I would go with Pampered Chef.

Answer 3

Cuisinart is a respected name brand, usually quality items, big price tag.

I'd prefer Wagner Wear because I know it is a heavy duty, good performing product, easy to clean. I also prefer to feel the weight of cookware before buying, can't do that from pictures.

bon apetit