Faberware cookware is practically indestructible. I received my set of cookware as a wedding gift in 1969 and I am still using the original set. I cook dinner every night for my family and my pans still look as good as new. My son got married in 2000 his wife picked out another brand of cookware and he is in need of new pots and pans needless to say I will be buying them faberware.