Title: Fair, but there are better choices
Product review: I made the mistake of investing in a set of Calphalon about 4 years ago. Almost immediately, the pans began getting ugly scratches on the outside. It seems to happen no matter how careful you are. On the plus side, the non-stick coating is durable, and the cookware is quite heavy and made well. But for this kind of money, you should get a set of cookware that (A: You can toss in the dishwasher, and (B: Has a more durable exterior finish.Note: To answer another person's comment, this is basically the same set I purchased some years ago at Dillard's department store. The handles have changed slightly, and Calphalon has added a polymer to help the exterior resist stains, but this set uses the same materials and finish as the one I had. And notice Calphalon still recommends hand washing??? You have to 'baby' the exterior finish....using a Scotch-brite pad to get out scratches and scuffs.
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