As the main kitchen counter cook in the house, I gifted myself this set after several of my older pots and pans started falling apart. I didn't need too many to supplement my cache, but I needed just enough pieces to make this set worth it. Definitely a "starter set," the lightweight collection is not as sturdy as I would have liked, but cooks evenly and cleans easily. Being able to choose from an array of color options appealed to me (I chose champagne) and though smaller than I thought, each piece is well made and perfectly suited for daily cooking. The only downside is the acrid odor the pieces give off when they're first being used on the stovetop, but here's hoping it'll fade over time.