>
> Hi,Wayne,
>
> I like the set I bought much better -- I'm not sure why, something 'je ne
> sais quoi.'
>
> Perhaps it's the outer rim? I recall you mentioning to me when I bought
> mine that the rim/lip on mine was nice, but I wasn't quite sure how you
> knew that -- but I can tell you the rim for pouring on the set I bought it
> absolutely perfect. I can pour warmed milk from a pan into a small-rimmed
> jar with no problem.
> As I recall looking at the ones they have now, I think the lip is
> different, not as 'rolled.' When I've picked them up, and I do often when
> I'm in there, I usually am glad that I had bought the ones I have now.
>
> Another thing, whether this matters or not, but I had the impression that
> they were not as 'heavy.' This can represent different things to different
> people, of course, but as I have bought and looked at a few ss pans since
> I've steered away from the previous non-stick calphalon-type I had, I feel
> that perhaps they aren't as 'substantial,' even though they ARE quite
> substantial. I'm not sure how else to say it.
>
> I notice on Costco's site that they don't mention the 'country of origin'
> or 'made in ...' Mine were made in Italy; of course, always my choice if
> I can get it. (I've mentioned I also like 'made in Brazil.') If you can
> get a local Costco warehouse number for your warehouse, perhaps they will
> look at the bottom of the pan for you. I swear I can't remember. but
> "Indonesia" is coming to mind.
>
> I guess one cannot trust looking at the box, but will have to look at the
> pot itself, as to the 'country of origin.' I received from
cooking.com a
> clay pot the other day that I KNEW was made in the U.S. When I received
> it, it was defective (yep! the usual drats!) and when I called and also
> asked them about the "made in Taiwan' on the box, they assured me that it
> was made in the good ole U.S. of A, but that evidently Taiwan have boxes
> made up that say that.
Cooking.com is replacing the clay pot thankfully.
>
cooking.com always comes through for me and always pleasant, I might add.
>
> Here are a few things to compare with what was written at the Costco site
> re what I bought. Online, they were $229.99 incl S&H, but I paid $199.99
> at the store. I wonder at the price of the current ones at $199 warehouse
> incl s&h, perhaps they might be closing them out? They have been there
> some little time now. If that's the case, and you can wait, then I'll bet
> there will be something new to replace it for holiday time.
>
> Haven't they stopped selling Circulon (sp?) - lordy, I hated that stuff,
> even though lots of people are nuts about it. Nope! I see it is still
> there $149.99 for 12 piece set.
>
> My ss set was a 13 pc. set copper-bonded 5-ply base.
> "... dome shaped lids fit precisely for heat and nutrient retention. The
> snug fit creates a tight "seal" for a more efficient form of self
> basting." This is really true! Flared edges for easy pouring. Mine
> says as well as on your site, "induction ready."
> I don't usually put any pans in the dishwasher, but I have put these in a
> few times with no problems.
>
> Here are the pans included in the set I bought.
> a.. 1.5 qt. Covered saucepan
> b.. 2 qt. Covered saucepan with steamer insert
> c.. 4 qt. Covered saucepan (lid fits 8.5" flared edge skillet)
> d.. 8.5 qt. Covered stockpot (lid fits 10" flared edge skillet)
> e.. 3.5 qt. Covered saut
