I couldn't believe these were not on sale anywhere in town and Great Offer Stock was the only place I could order and get before thanksgiving. My 20 lb turkey fit perfect and sitting on the counter made it easier for me to check and baste. I also live in an area of the country that gets 100 degrees in the summer so looking forward to baking in this without heating up the rest of the kitchen. It cleaned up easy and I am so happy with my purchase. The aluminum lid is thin but that means its not heavy so will see how long it hold up - but it fits upside down for storage to help protect from getting dented.
I purchased this on sale. The price was right. Wish the material is a little heavier and the handles are not so slim. Otherwise it serves the purpose.
This is a nice starter set of pots and pans. Probably most appropriate for the average home cook. The pots and pans are surprisingly light weight compared to other hard-anodized cookware I've purchased in the past. This may be good in terms of ease of use, but it makes me wonder how long these pans will hold up to consistent use. I purchased a similar set from Costco in 2007 (still in good condition but gifted to my parents) for about the same price that seem to be much better quality and are definitely larger and able to accommodate several types of dishes when cooking for a crowd or large family. Nice set but only buy if you can catch it on sale.
These parts are very light aluminum and are holding up reasonably well after five years
