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I've been buying a new better quality non-stick pan every 2 years. The cheap one's last about a year the better ones about 2 years or so depending on how much you use them and how you treat them (high heat/low heat, oven use etc.). Wishing I could find a better pan for under $50 I ran across this set at Costco. At $150 for the 15 part set I decided that this might be a better way to go. Even if these are in between the range of quality I've grown to expect they were a bargain. Not likely I'll be using these all as much as the one or two pans I used before so they should last at least a couple of years and still leave me with a bunch of lesser used pans still good for many years.

Now I see these are around $200 on Amazon (plus shipping) but do note that this set is no longer available at Costco. I am writing this review because I still think they are an excellent value. Having used them now for about 6 weeks I can say it's great to have the right pan for every job. They work as well as the better pans I've bought before (Rachel Ray, Analon, Circulon). The handles stay cool on the cooktop due to the handle design (split like All Clad) and they are fine with the oven so long as you don't test their limits (375 worked fine not too close to the heating element).

The only problem is storage. However these do stack up surprising well and can be stored in a fairly tight space. I put tea cloths (or dish towels) between each pan so the bottoms wouldn't scratch the inside of the pan it rests in. Today I put up a big ceiling hung pot rack and they look great, even match the rack color. One last bonus is that in hanging the pans the lids can slide over the handles so they stay with the pot/pan while hanging.

Always hand wash (easy and quick) and be careful to use only wood or plastic utensils (like any non-stick). Bottoms, handles and exteriors can handle a little more aggressive cleanup when needed.

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This is my second set of Kirkland anodized cookware. On the older set it had metal lids now it's glass; much improved and the pans skillets are deeper. Some of the pans shapes have changed from the older set too.

My Omelets literally slide out of these pans and very few foods stick that I can't remove with just a paper towel (always recoat after use with shortening) I love this set and unlike Teflon (that is so yesterday) there is no flaking off to mix with your food. If you do have any Teflon cookware and it is peeling of flaking GET RID OF IT IMMEDIATELY.

One of the skillets is so shaped that it is excellent for deep frying home fries (see my pic)

My only complaint is that in this set a steamer is not included; (one star off)

Suggestions:

1. First off after washing you new set coat the interior with a shortening or like substance.

2. NEVER fry anything above MEDIUM-HIGH heat.

3. Never use any metal utensils even forks spoons to come in contact the interior of your cookware.

4. Avoid whenever possible the use of harsh dish detergents ( I use an all natural dish washing detergent) over time this will "dry out" the cookware and shorten the life of the pans and never scrub with the so called blue safe for all scrub brushes I use the pink safe for glassware sponge

5. Never set one piece inside of another as in one of the pitchers.

6. avoid or at least use caution when adding salt to food being prepared in cookware. Salt has the consistency of sand and can become very abrasive.

If you follow the above tips your cookware will last for many years.

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After seeing the Kirkland name brand that I trust so much on Amazon, I decided to make sure I was getting the best price possible and did my homework.

I'm glad I did. I went on Costco's website and *surprise* I find the exact same set for $165 AND free shippingover $30 cheaper than on here.

Caveat emptor.

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I bought these from Costco back in 2009 as my first set of cookware and I have never been so happy. I have used them every day since and they have handled everything I have thrown at them over the last four years. The only difference between the set I bought and this set, is that my lids are not see through. However this set has a nice feel and heft to them, and clean easy. But I am sad to say though that my pans are discolored..and the nonstick is starting to wear off most of my pots and pans and I fear that next year I will probably have to buy a new set. However, this all could have been avoided if I educated myself and roommates better on proper usage of these pans instead of using whatever utensil was laying around. I highly recommend this set to everyone..but make sure you are educated..or the person receiving them is well educated and can take proper care of them.

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I LOVE THIS SET OF POT AND PANS COOKING WITH THEM IS GREAT. I AM GOING TO LOOK AND SEE IF THEY HAVE OTHER PANS BUY THEM.