Anyone here have any All-Clad brand cookware?

[GoingUp]

Edit again:

Well I'm taking almost everything back to Marshalls after I found this site. Cookwarenmore.com Only going to keep the 2.5 quart windsor pans. Cookwarenmore.com has 33% off All-Clad and an additional 20% off if you get 5 or more items. Its for the factory "seconds" that have a small cosmetic blemish that doesn't affect the cooking performance.

Here are my final totals for the copper core sets.:

..................................Retail......Online
4 Quart Sauce Pan.......$345.00...$187.68
2 Quart Sauce Pan.......$235.00...$127.84
2.5 quart windsor.........$278.00...$132.50(bought at marshalls)
4 Quart Saute Pan.......$355.00... $193.12
12" Fry Pan.................$225.00...$122.40
8" Fry Pan...................$174.00...$78.88


Total..........................$1612.00...$865.02

Total out the door, $865.02 after tax on the one item from Marshalls and shipping fees. Retail assuming free shipping and no tax would have been $1612, a saving of $747. Not too shabby! I saved $150 over the prices at Marshalls by ordering online, except for the windsor. I also like my 10 piece set a lot better than the 10 piece one you can buy, which also costs $1200 retail, but has smaller pots and pans. I have a bigger saucepans, sautepan, fry pan, and windsor. I didn't need the 8 quart stockpot, so I should be all set.

I also called All-Clad and asked them about the pans that are stamped with S under the handles, basically, they are something that had a cosmetic defect in the plant, but the cooking performance is unaffected. They still have the lifetime warranty!

 

[silverpig]

edit: hmm, maybe it is a decent deal.

edit 2: Here it is for $519. And you still get the bonus stuff.

edit 3: n/m. That set is similar but not the same.

edit 4: Okay. HERE it is for $569. With the bonus stuff.

 

[Baked]

That same set is $30 cheaper @ amazon.com and qualifies for free shipping. The bonus 5.5 qt. dutch oven + mitts come w/ the 9 piece set. You don't even have to do the mail in.

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: Baked
That same set is $30 cheaper @ amazon.com and qualifies for free shipping. The bonus 5.5 qt. dutch oven + mitts come w/ the 9 piece set. You don't even have to do the mail in.

You have to do the mail in for the Au Gratin pan, although no sales tax would save me another $35

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

The majority of my collection is All-Clad, along with a non-stick finish Cephalon 2 qt. sauce pan and a 10" Wolfgang Puck saute pan.

Not long ago my 9" All-Clad saute pan began spinning on the stove. The bottom had developed a noticeable warp, you could tilt the pan slightly from side-to-side, which is not good for obtaining even heating on a glasstop. I contacted All-Clad, they gave me an RMA# and I sent it back to them. (Which is why I bought the WP saute pan in the interim. Too many dishes are impossible without one.) Four weeks later a brand new saute pan was delivered to my door. Can't beat All-Clad's lifetime replacement guarantee.

Truthfully though, I almost prefer the Wolfgang Puck saute pan. I think I paid 20 bucks or so for it. Maybe 25. It's been in the oven at high temps. I've left it preheating for long times on the stove. It's been in the dishwasher; none of which I'd ever subject the All-Clads too. It's the red-headed stepchild of my cooking collection. However, its endurance and useability has gained my respect. I find myself using it more often than the All-Clad now.

Maybe I'm just lucky with this one WP pan, who knows? Haven't tried anything else in his collection. It's doubtfull there's a lifetime guarantee either. However, for the money it can't be beat. But if money is no object, go All-Clad. It will serve you for the rest of your life.

 

[GoingUp]

For a little more, I can get a 10 piece set. I can't decide which one to go with.

#1 http://www.cutleryandmore.com/all-clad/set.htm
10-in. Skillet with Lid
2-qt. Saucier with Lid
3-qt. Saucepan with Lid
4-qt. Saute Pan with Lid
8-qt. Tall Stock Pot with Lid

or

#2 http://www.cutleryandmore.com/allcladset.htm
8-in. and 10-in. Fry Pan
2-qt. Saucier Pan with Lid
3-qt. Saute Pan with Lid
4-qt. Sauce Pan with Lid
8-qt. Stock Pot with Lid

or

#3 http://www.metrokitchen.com/product/AC-501891
10" Fry Pan
12" Fry Pan
2 qt. Saucier with Lid
4 qt. Sauce Pan with Lid
4 qt. Saute Pan with Lid
8 qt. Stock Pot with Lid


I'm leaning towards 3, cause I like the bigger fry pans, and cutlery and more has terrible reviews both from resellerratings and the BBB.
Recommendations?

 

[SphinxnihpS]

I have purchased all mine at TJ MAX. It is generally stamped S on the bottom of the handle, meaning seconds. This probably means it has some minor defect, though I have found none on any of mine, and it probably also means that it does not carry the lifetime warranty. It took me years to get a great set together, but most of it is copper core and all of it is fantastic. I am not worried about the warranty as I paid at least less than 50% of retail. They also have an occasional Le Crocet piece.

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
I have purchased all mine at TJ MAX. It is generally stamped S on the bottom of the handle, meaning seconds. This probably means it has some minor defect, though I have found none on any of mine, and it probably also means that it does not carry the lifetime warranty. It took me years to get a great set together, but most of it is copper core and all of it is fantastic. I am not worried about the warranty as I paid at least less than 50% of retail. They also have an occasional Le Crocet piece.

Reallllllly? Hmmm. Very good to know!

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

#2. Provides for more flexibility. Pans > lids too.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Originally posted by: Gobadgrs

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
I have purchased all mine at TJ MAX. It is generally stamped S on the bottom of the handle, meaning seconds. This probably means it has some minor defect, though I have found none on any of mine, and it probably also means that it does not carry the lifetime warranty. It took me years to get a great set together, but most of it is copper core and all of it is fantastic. I am not worried about the warranty as I paid at least less than 50% of retail. They also have an occasional Le Crocet piece.

Reallllllly? Hmmm. Very good to know!

In addition to TJ Maxx, Marshalls also has them available on occassion as well for decent discounts from retail and they usually aren't stamped S underneath, so you can still get the lifetime warranty. Keep an eye on their closeout section and sometimes you can find a bargain. I've snagged a few of mine from there.

 

[silverpig]

I have the Calphalon One infused anodized set. I generally really like it, but I also find that there are things in it I use a lot, and others I could do without, while still having a thing or two I want extra. If I had to do it over again, I'd buy single pieces separately.

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
#2. Provides for more flexibility. Pans > lids too.

Any idea what the differnce between a fry pan and skillet is? And I just added a third list...

 

[silverpig]

Originally posted by: Gobadgrs
I'm leaning towards 3, cause I like the bigger fry pans, and cutlery and more has terrible reviews both from resellerratings and the BBB.
Recommendations?

Don't go for #1.

It has terrible reviews? Really? My parents got us stuff from there for our wedding. They did skimp on the shipping and pulled everything out of its original packaging, wrapped it up in paper and stuck it in a bigger box and sent it to my parents. They got it and some of it was damaged, so my dad phoned them up and told them to send replacements. They got Calphalon to send us brand new stuff for free, and didn't take the old stuff back. My parents have a stockpot with lid, 10" skillet, 3.5 qt pot, and one other thing I forget for free...

They did mess up on the shipping, but they fixed it pretty well.

 

[silverpig]

Originally posted by: Gobadgrs

Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
#2. Provides for more flexibility. Pans > lids too.

Any idea what the differnce between a fry pan and skillet is? And I just added a third list...

Same thing

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Originally posted by: Gobadgrs

Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
#2. Provides for more flexibility. Pans > lids too.

Any idea what the differnce between a fry pan and skillet is? And I just added a third list...

No difference. A skillet is another name for a fry pan.

For fry pans I have some old, well-seasoned cast iron skillets. Primarily I use saute pans so I don't break the skillets out much because I don't cook with large amounts of oil very often.

Buying your pans one at a time is, imo, the best suggestion. Get a couple or a few that you really need for the basics -- like a saute pan, a sauce pan, and a stock pot, then gradually add to your collection. You'll have exactly what you want instead of what they give you. And if you purchase an All-Clad pan that you end up not liking, I can tell you from experience that, even used, they sell for a good price on eBay.

 

[Howard]

An aluminum dutch oven? Now I've seen everything.

 

[NoShangriLa]

I have an copper core All Clad 3 quart saucepan and it heat up like a hot damn, and excelent at holding heat. I notice a slight discolour (rust) around the handle/pot seams after a couple of months of usage, but that didn't take any effort to clean off. And, I also I have a decent set of multi clad Cusinart (aluminum core) that took all the abuse that I thrown at it for the last 10 years.

 

[GoingUp]

Thanks for the advice everyone I'm going to swing by Marshalls and TJ Maxx this weekend and see what turns up as well.

 

[LS21]

i see a lot of cooks on tv use anodized alum dutch oven... which is fine but i preferred my enameled CI

all clad is cool if you can afford that stuff

 

[timswim78]

If you need cookware, it looks like you have found a great deal.

Here are my experiences:
- I use All-Clad skillets. They are great at heating evenly.
- For a sauce pan, I use another brand tri-ply (similar to cladding). It was less expensive, and it seems to perform nearly as well as the 3x as expensive all-clad.
- For dutch ovens, I have an Oval Le Creseut and a round Lodge, both enameled cast-iron. I prefer the Le Creseut for meats and poultry, but the Lodge excels at making crusty breads.

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: timswim78
If you need cookware, it looks like you have found a great deal.

Here are my experiences:
- I use All-Clad skillets. They are great at heating evenly.
- For a sauce pan, I use another brand tri-ply (similar to cladding). It was less expensive, and it seems to perform nearly as well as the 3x as expensive all-clad.
- For dutch ovens, I have an Oval Le Creseut and a round Lodge, both enameled cast-iron. I prefer the Le Creseut for meats and poultry, but the Lodge excels at making crusty breads.

Thanks Have you ever baked in a aluminum dutch oven? I have a run of the mill steel pot that I've been using for my "dutch oven".

 

[Fritzo]

If I could make a suggestion:

The Emril Cookware set is actually an All-Clad set for 1/4 the price. It's VERY good quality (I've been using it myself for about 2 years now).

Another suggestion is you're going to want to get a non-stick set as fried items that have starch in them will still to stainless steel. Anodized cookware is very durable and non-stick, but you can't put it in a dishwasher. Teflon pans are non-stick, but generally only last a couple of years. I have a mixture of both for things like pancakes, hash browns, fried chicken, etc.


EDIT: Fixed link

 

[Strk]

All-Clad is nice, but it was a bit too expensive for me. I went for the Cuisinart Multiclad line. It's been great so far.

 

[torpid]

I have several all-clad. I also have the 12 quart multi-cooker. It cost me $75 at Williams Sonoma a while back. A real steal I guess, looking at the prices online. I also have a set similar to the first one you posted, but I am not sure it has the saute pan with the lid. I also bought an emerilware 4qt chef's pan pan with lid that I use more often than any from the set.

Basically, I use only 4 pots/pans lately: Cast Iron 12" skillet for most things; emerilware 4qt chef's pan; 2qt all clad; 12 quart multi-cooker.

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
If I could make a suggestion:

The http://www.amazon.com/Emerilwa...&qid=1226068309&sr=8-1 is actually an All-Clad set for 1/4 the price. It's VERY good quality (I've been using it myself for about 2 years now).

Another suggestion is you're going to want to get a non-stick set as fried items that have starch in them will still to stainless steel. Anodized cookware is very durable and non-stick, but you can't put it in a dishwasher. Teflon pans are non-stick, but generally only last a couple of years. I have a mixture of both for things like pancakes, hash browns, fried chicken, etc.

fix your link please... I am sort of interested.