These pots are beautiful, well made and after months of using it..it still looks brand new!..it cooks my food fast and thorough..nothings sticks to the botto...very easy to clean!..my trick to keeping it brand spanking new is NOT putting it in the dishwasher, personally it works for me..Ive had a horrible experience with 200 dollar Rachel Ray pots, after putting them in the dishwasher the nice shiny coat was LOST.