Purchased this for the size, and  I am so happppy I did.  Have used it a few times already and am quite pleased with it.  It holds a great amount of food and is really easy to clean.  I hope that it continues to stay that way.  I have a circulon pot that is over  20 years old and it still is in great shape.  I know it can be put in the dishwasher, but like my good knives I prefer to handwash and the easy clean up is much appreciated.