Although I found Calphalon marketed locally below the Amazon price, it was Chinese made and from my understanding inferior in wear and utility. Amazon had by far the best price for the product I wanted. It arrived in just a few days at my door and I gave it as Christmas gift. I always compare Amazon in both product and price. Rarely I can beat Amazon on either.
Warren Petracek Lakewood, CO

I got this 10 piece set for my wedding 3 years ago, and have used them nearly every night since.

PROS: They are extremely durable, I've never had problems with warping even when going from hot to cold temperatures, which I now know you shouldn't do.
They do go in the oven which is nice when making one-pan dishes.
They are really easy to clean, just soak for a few minutes and wash with a green scrubby pad.
They are partially non-stick. This could be a pro or con. When using the pans at higher temperatures food tends to stick, but I feel this is balanced out with how easy they clean. They definitely stick less than my other aluminum pan, and are a lot easier to clean.
They seem to distribute the heat evenly through the pan/pot, and maintain their temperature well. When I set the stove temperature, the pans will heat up to a certain point. They don't seem to get too hot and don't require constant stove adjustments to maintain a temperature.

CONS: The handles do get a bit warm when cooking on the stove, the ends are never too hot to touch but you can't grab the handle too close to the pan/pot. The lid's also get hot and require potholders.
The pans don't brown. Well, they do brown, but when they brown, all the brown sticks to the pan. I have a cheap aluminum pan that I use for things like hashbrowns and other things that I need a good browning on.

Overall, if I could go back and register for a different set of pans, I would not. I wanted a set of pans that would last me 30+ years and still look good and function well. After 3 years these pans still clean up to the same condition I purchased them. They are really great for the everyday family cook such as myself. I'm not a professional, so I'm sure there are better pans out there, but these suit me just great.

This set is perfect for any family that spends a lot of time in the kicthen and is definitly worth the investment. All the pieces are sturdy, cook evenly, and yes while they are technically not non-stick, all of our food, including eggs, have cooked perfectly. I read some of the other reviews concerned about damaged pans becuase of poor packaging. However, I talked to a Calphalon rep and they said that that problem had been resolved. Sure enough, our pans came wrapped safely in plastic and seperated by cardboard. No nicks or dents. You do need to follow recommended directions for cooking (i.e., heat up pans before adding oil) and keep your pans clean for optimal cooking. But, if you are a cooking enthusiast, there really is nothing like have a quality set of cookware without the worry of teflon flakes in your food. And with the lifetime warrenty and responsive customer service to top it off, this set has been wonderful.