I had an older set of T-fal cookware and thought I was merely
getting a few additional saucepans. The price of the set made it more economical then buying the individual pieces separately. Well I was amazed  by the comparison. This new set is heavier and cooks better. It's not the shiny black finish any longer but the finish is nice and the glass tops are super. I was looking at Paula Dean or Rachal Ray because of the pretty colors, but I read that the colors fade after time. With the black I know I'm set for years to come.