This is THE pan my son wanted for his birthday...can't wait to give it to him. I confess that I took it out of the box to check it out, because I'd read such glowing reviews on this particular pan (NOT in Wayfair, but cooks' reviews). It is beautiful, first of all, but it IS All-Clad. It's also nicely  balanced and not overly-heavy, considering it's a multi-ply 12" pan. My kid is fussy and worth it (even if it were full price! :) ) Will update this review after he tries it out. Thanks for a great price!