I have just received the pot. I can tell you it arrived packaged very well and as shiny as advertised. In my lifetime I have all kinds of pots and pans. Im 59 now and to tell you the truth the pots and pans remined my grandmama and Momma both used this brand and they remind me of those days,lol. So Ill update after I have used them within the 30 days allowed try them out!