I first bought this set in the late mid-2000's and it has served me very well. The pots and pans are still in excellent shape save some scratches and dings from more than a decade of use and abuse. I do a lot of cooking. The time has come for a refresh, but with the 11 piece set that has the sauce pan with the pour spout. Circulon is hands down, some of the best cookware I have ever used.