I purchased this pan for my 23 year-old daughter with hopes that she'll get as much use out of it as I've had from my Magnalite pans. I've been cooking with mine for 30 years - they're heavy, with even heat distribution so you can simmer things for hours and hours. An SOS pad makes easy clean-up for tough jobs.
I have a big Magnalite pot of beans, peppers, onions and garlic cooking right now!