I think that it was a great set of pots/pans. It wasn't until we use them that I found problems. The small saucepan when in use, tens to fall over towards the handle. Not good, very dangerous. The lids get "very" hot when in use. I thought that I purchased a quality of 8 on a scale of 10. Evidently I received a scale of 3 of 10. I thought Nouvelle Copper would be better than this.