This is the set that, if you don't buy it now, you will end up with later. All-Clad D3 is as close to an industry standard for quality, performance and durability as it gets. Non-stick pans are very handy for many things, eggs come to mind, but eventually they do wear out. The HA-1 series balances All-Clad robustness with the expendability so you don't feel so bad about replacing them every 5 years or so. As for the selection offered here, I could only argue about the 3-Qt saucepan. Personally, I find my 2-Qt gets used far more often than my 3-Qt, but that's more personal preference than anything. If I bought this set today, my next purchase would be a 2Qt Saucier with rounded corners ensuring more even heat making delicate sauces that are much less likely to break or scorch. In a custard, for example, the difference between 160 and 165 degrees is the difference between a good custard and scrambled eggs.