This cookware set is highly durable and will stand the test of time.  Being made in Italy is a bonus, as is the thermopoint technology, which turns red when the pan is at optimum heat to cook and green when the pan is cooled down and ready to clean.  The nonstick properties make it so easy to use and clean.  For the price and the piece count, this set is one of the best values on the market.  I use my fry pans daily and love how they brown my crab cakes perfectly each time.