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On Apr 27, 9:39*pm, "Zeppo" > wrote:
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> >> Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> >>> "Andy Petro" > wrote in message
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> >>>> I have stainless steel pots purchased over 20 years ago . Although they
> >>>> are thinner gauge they do not stain , leave water marks , and hardly
> >>>> ever need special cleaners.. * * * What is the difference . Why can't I
> >>>> buy them to-day.

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> >>> How thin is thin? *Ours (Farberware) are over 40 years old and still in
> >>> great condition.
> >>> Seems as though Farberware and Reverware is not the same (moved out of
> >>> the US) and the choices are either much cheaper or more expensive (such
> >>> as All lad) in many cases, but good cookware at reasonable prices is
> >>> still around. People have commented onsets from Costco, Wolfgang Puck,
> >>> Emeril, etc as being very good.

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> >> All those sets that you list as good at reasonable prices are all made in
> >> China. *To my knowledge, which I am sure is incomplete, only lodge and
> >> all clad still manufacture in the USA. *And I have seen a couple of
> >> all-clad boxes that say made in (some non us country, I forget which one)
> >> so check, if that is important to you.

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> > The Costco tri-ply stainless I have, says 'made in Italy'.

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> I picked up a 5 qt. Tramontina SS Sauté pan at Costco a few months ago, and
> have been extremely happy with it. I wouldn't put it in a class with my
> All-clad sauce pan but for $30 I though it was an incredible bargain.
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I love this piece. In fact after using it a few times, I bought
another one. And I do use them a lot. Made in Brazil, I believe.