I have been slowly replacing my ceramic and nonstick cookware with safer, more durable materials. when I saw this set contained everything I needed under $100 I jumped at the chance. I recieved these just before Thanksgiving so I got to try every peice out. These pots definitely heat up faster and more evenly than any other cookware that I own on my glass electric stove. I love that they are completely stainless and can go from stovetop to the oven to the dishwasher with no worries. I don't have to worry about whatever chemicals Teflon is leeching nowadays and if anything did get stuck to the pan, you can scub these without worrying about chemical coatings flaking away. they can be stacked as well which I can't do with ceramic pans. overall, if you're considering these, go for it. Stainless steel will always be durable whether you pay $1000 or $100 for a set, I know which I'm going with.