Some Random Luser > wrote in message >...
> bk wrote:
> > What are the thoughts on Tramontina. We have a Tramontina
> > suace pan and an AllClad small pan. I like them both. The AllClad
> > seems a bit thicker, maybe?
> >
> > Where can Tramontina be purchased??
>
>
> I recently bought the 8 piece Tramontina Tri Ply Clad cookware set from
> Kmart.com - http://www.kmart.com/product/index.j...ductId=1346116
>
> I paid the glorious sum of $109 for the set plus a shipping charge of
> about $10 to outside Boston, MA. A bargain compared to the All Clad set
> for a similar number of pieces. Needless to say, I am well pleased with
> the buy.
>
> Quality of the cookware is comparable to All Clad albeit heavier; the
> handles on the fry pans definitely feel more subtantial in their weight.
> The Tramontina range isn't as extensive, however. I'd like a larger
> skillet but the Tramontina 10" skillet is the largest they have.
The range in the set from K-mart was not extensive, however, there
were a LOT of openstock pieces in the tri-ply line. I was able to
pick up a 12" skillet along with quite a few other pieces.
>
> If you're in the Boston region, you're able to buy open stock pieces
> from the Tri Ply Clad range at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Homegoods shops as
> well. TJ Maxx has the better prices being a few dollars cheaper for a
> comparable item from the Homegoods shops.
>
> Note: I have no commercial relationship with any of the shops mentioned.
>
> cheers,
> jr.
Apparently (and most unfortunately) Tramontina is no longer
manufacturing the tri-ply line that looks almost identical to
All-Clad. According to someone who posted to thathomesite.com ,
Tramontina is cosmetcially changing the tri-ply line of cookware and
has subsequently sold all remaining openstock inventory to TJ Maxx and
Marshall's in a massive buy-out. Here's the link:
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load...040212461.html
This cookware is really nice and is a joy to use. I'm soooooooo glad
I purchased all the pieces I did WHEN I did because there aren't many
left. I really regret not buying the 4 qt. saucepan with helper
handle when I had the chance because I haven't seen any more. That is
the one piece I would like to have to complete my set. Anyone seen
one at their local TJ Maxx or Marshall's who would be willing to help
me out? I'll be happy to pay a finder's fee!
Karen B. - thevintagegirl
karen at vintagegirl dot com