I have had the same (old) set for over 10 years. This set has been quite the best improvement for me. Everything cooks perfectly, there are enough pots to get all of my cooking done without having to wash the dishes. The lid handles get warm so make sure to use a potholder if the lid has been on for awhile. Cleaning is a breeze, just some soapy water, no scrubbing has been needed. The deep dish pan has been really nice for cooking one pot meals! It's been my favorite so far! My husband spent a lot of time researching this type of product. I have been VERY satisfied so far!
This is my second set in 28 years. The first set has finally worn out. Although they will make great hand me downs for my kids i was ready for a new set. So far it has met my expectations. I hope to have this set 20+ years as well
We have used the large frying about three times. We use wooden or plastic utensils when cooking, and soft washing clothes and sponges, all non abrasive. There are signs of scratches already. Otherwise, we are very happy with our purchase.
I was roasting peppers (non spicy) on one of the pans from the set we bought only a few ago, and the nonstick coating disintegrated to the point you see the metal underneath.