I purchased this sauce pan because the nonstick one I had was beginning to chip. I chose stainless steel because I don't trust all the teflon/nonstick options, even though they are so easy/convenient to use. I have used this saucepan several times, and so far so good. It heats well. It's a little more difficult to clean than a nonstick, especially because the outside is so shiny that any watermark/smudge is very noticeable. It was a great deal for a very nice, sturdy sauce pan.