really like this thread, this is what came to me first:

2 big a$$ Ice tea pitchers (1 pampered chef & 1 tuperware that is 20
yrs old at least)
commercial cookie sheet.
large sharp knives, have only had a few yrs and can't believe how
helpful they are.
I have 2 square spoons that fit perfectly in the bottom of soup/sauce
pans, they really move stuff around and save time.
usual collection of pots, pans, some cast iron and lots of pyrex. not
much into plastic storage containers or nonstick pans.