No longer a great buy; the quality has been reduced!!
Written: Apr 04 '09 (Updated Apr 04 '09)
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Pros: Inexpensive Lite (if that is a concern)
Cons: Low quality inefficient Design Requires more heat to simmer and boil
The Bottom Line: Positive reviews refer to the older set (Italian made) not the new one made in Thailand.
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The original version of this cookware was of very reasonable quality for the price. They were thicker, they transmit the heat better and were better shaped. These new ones have the same finsh or look but they are not as well constructed. Compared to the older ones they are tin like. Pots now have a narrower taller and bell like design which looks to be borrowed from Kitchen Aid. Unfortunately this design is not very efficient on larger burners and as a result they take longer to boil and heat up in general. The older ones are made in Italy and these new ones are made in Thailand. I guess Costco saw the increasing value of the Euro eating into profits so they moved to a supplier in Thailand and while they were at it reduced the quality of the product. Typical and expected for a giant American retailer. Too bad though, the older ones were a very good deal. Stay away from these Thai made ones they are infereior and retail for about the same as the older italian made version. More profit for Costco less quality for you! The very positive reviews that you read on this cookware are reviews for the older italian made version. I am not sure when they switched, i would say between 2006 and early 2008.
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Amount Paid (US$): 199
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