I understand the value of a good pan but almost $10,000 for it seems a bit steep. What is it about this pan that makes it so expensive?
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Not sure it's $10k, you may want to recheck the price! It's well made and fits well in a Big Green Egg holding a 20lb turkey
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I honestly don't know for sure. But I read a lot of reviews on it and it was highly rated across the board. On the actual crock pot site it sells for $130 and is noted as a best seller.
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I didn't and still love ours. Use it all the time. It is showing some signs of wear but less than other high quality non-stick pans.
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U probably just found a better price, like I did! aMAZON LETS U COMPARE PRICES, WHICH I LOVE. I bought mine 1yr ago. it's ok as a ''backup''. the turkey I did, came out fine, but didn't brown on top. anything above top 'lip' on pan doesn't brown. I also baked browies & a cake...not too bad, WATCH TIME...they baked faster. on a scale of 1-10, I'd give it a 7. They should've made the top fit tighter, which is why when u bake items, WATCH 'EM!
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Besides the fact that my basic Unison set cost $799? I wish I knew because my Unison coating has peeled and the pans have warped at heats of MEDIUM and lower!!! Caution on ANY Calphalon!
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I forget how I checked it out but my finding was that it is 18/10. It is a great pan well worth the price.
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It sounds like your pan warped in the middle like my old, less expensive one did. This is a much better quality than the others are. Weighs more and has a different interior surfacing. This one is FLAT and should stay that way, too.
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This is only a wild guess, but I imagine it's the labor that goes into the finish. I bought the less expensive for my husband last Christmas (he loves to cook) and have been very satisfied. We use Barkeeper's Friend to polish it up now and then and it looks great. He has a few pieces of the more expensive type, but other than a small difference in weight, I can't tell any difference in the cooking ability. If you are a real gourmet chef, you probably won't be happy with any but the most expensive cookware. However, if you are like most of us, the less expensive will serve you well for many years. :)
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I would say that yours is flawed. I have been so happy with mine that I'd be surprised if you were treated less than graciously by the seller. The total non-stickedness of this pan is part of what makes it great. Get a good one.
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I've had this set for about 2 years now, I think. The nonstick coating DOES eventually come off, so then I just toss it or throw in recycling bin. Given the price, I'm fine with getting nonstick pans every couple of years. I've even had All-Clad nonstick and that comes off, too, so why pay too much for nonstick?Hope this helps. I also like the Circulon pans, too.
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Yes, it is, Dorothy, and the ATK's conclusion was that there is no reason to pay more for the All-Clad tri-ply skillet. I've used it almost daily for almost a year, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it's changed the way I cook. It's made me more willing to experiment with new techniques and recipes, and improved the quality of my cooking. I chose the flared-edge model to make it easier to pour liquids from my pan, and I recommend this feature. It's even made my lean-up easier. I'm considering buying a second one, since the pan is oven-safe to 500 degrees F, I can finish a dish in the oven and still have a skillet for stovetop. Yes, it is, Dorothy, and the ATK's conclusion was that there is no reason to pay more for the All-Clad tri-ply skillet. I've used it almost daily for almost a year, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it's changed the way I cook. It's made me more willing to experiment with new techniques and recipes, and improved the quality of my cooking. I chose the flared-edge model to make it easier to pour liquids from my pan, and I recommend this feature. It's even made my lean-up easier. I'm considering buying a second one, since the pan is oven-safe to 500 degrees F, I can finish a dish... » Read More Yes, it is, Dorothy, and the ATK's conclusion was that there is no reason to pay more for the All-Clad tri-ply skillet. I've used it almost daily for almost a year, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it's changed the way I cook. It's made me more willing to experiment with new techniques and recipes, and improved the quality of my cooking. I chose the flared-edge model to make it easier to pour liquids from my pan, and I recommend this feature. It's even made my lean-up easier. I'm considering buying a second one, since the pan is oven-safe to 500 degrees F, I can finish a dish in the oven and still have a skillet for stovetop. « Show Less
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I bought a remanufactured unit, which was less then the new unit. 349.00 new and 279.00 remfg. I don't know where you found the new unit for 249.00?I have to tell you that I am very pleased with the one I bought.Have not used my regular stove oven since.The convection feature is great.Pizza is the best.Pies are wonderfulCookies are even better.VERY PLEASED.
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It says 1800 on mine. I love it so far. I upgraded from a old $40 one. The only thing I don't like is the oven pan's material. It is some sort of non-stick aluminum which I would like to see different.
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Thanks so much Silvergirl for the information on the drip pan. I bought one yesterday for $6.00 at a thrift store. It's a shame the drip pan along with shipping, will run me about $20.00 but from what I've read, it should be worth it.
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This is only a wild guess, but I imagine it's the labor that goes into the finish. I bought the less expensive for my husband last Christmas (he loves to cook) and have been very satisfied. We use Barkeeper's Friend to polish it up now and then and it looks great. He has a few pieces of the more expensive type, but other than a small difference in weight, I can't tell any difference in the cooking ability. If you are a real gourmet chef, you probably won't be happy with any but the most expensive cookware. However, if you are like most of us, the less expensive will serve you well for many years. :) This is only a wild guess, but I imagine it's the labor that goes into the finish. I bought the less expensive for my husband last Christmas (he loves to cook) and have been very satisfied. We use Barkeeper's Friend to polish it up now and then and it looks great. He has a few pieces of the more expensive type, but other than a small difference in weight, I can't tell any difference in the cooking ability. If you are a real gourmet chef, you probably won't be happy with any but the most expensive cookware. However, if you are like most of us, the less expensive will serve you well for many... » Read More This is only a wild guess, but I imagine it's the labor that goes into the finish. I bought the less expensive for my husband last Christmas (he loves to cook) and have been very satisfied. We use Barkeeper's Friend to polish it up now and then and it looks great. He has a few pieces of the more expensive type, but other than a small difference in weight, I can't tell any difference in the cooking ability. If you are a real gourmet chef, you probably won't be happy with any but the most expensive cookware. However, if you are like most of us, the less expensive will serve you well for many years. :) « Show Less
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I have had good results with this pan on my single burner induction cook top. It is made of the correct material and the bottom is thick and the pan is heavy to allow for frying at the high temperatures generated by induction units. What problems have you experienced?
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When I needed to replace the original pan on my Breadman TR2200C a year ago, I went to Ebay. It cost me $25.00 plus shipping. Definitely worth the price.