I wanted an inexpensive cookware set and that's what I got! It works perfectly for our beach rental where we don't want really high end stuff. I have used these pans a few times and they don't do so well on high heat (food sticks and stains easily), but on low and medium heat they get the job done. The pans are fairly thin and the handles do get quite hot - make sure you use potholders and don't touch the handles directly! The lids have been good so far despite being glass - I just put them on the top rack of the dishwasher and they have been fine. Everything was well packed and arrived in very good shape.