On Sat, 18 Jun 2005 10:14:40 -0400, Dee Randall wrote:

> Has anyone bought the Kirkland stainless-steel brand set of pots/pans? They
> have a band of copper around the bottoms.
> Quoting from
> http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...av=&cat=&s= 1
>
> "Each pan is manufactured with a five-ply base construction consisting of
> two layers of stainless steel, two layers of aluminum and a copper core. The
> substantial impact-bonded base enables the pan to reach and maintain the
> desired cooking temperature quickly and evenly." 18/10 stainless steel
> cookware, Copper-bonded five-ply base, heavy gauge." "Made in Italy (steamer
> insert & lids made in China)"
>
> I've been hoping that they will have a sale on these, but so far, not yet.

Don't expect a sale price at CostCo. If you can find a reseller,
maybe you can find a slightly damaged set there.

> Any comments about these pans, welcome.

I looked at them this last week. If I needed pans, was leaning toward
stainless steel and didn't care if I had a designer name or not, I'd
buy them. The price is certainly right.

Compare 10 pieces of All Clad (on sale) for $538.99:
http://www.culinarykingdom.com/1%20all-clad%20ck2t.htm