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As always, check this sticky All-Clad thread before asking questions.
I've tried to collect every question that's ever been asked about this sale, or about these products, such as the difference between D3, Curated, Everyday, etc..
Second, the answer depends on a few things, but most important is whether you're cooking for one or two or four, and whether you have space limitations like a tiny cooktop.
That being said:
One skillet. I like 'em big, like a 12" skillet. There's nothing you can do in a tiny skillet that you can't do in a bigger one. The D3 everyday 12.5" is a really great deal on a nice pan. I've never used that one but I have the regular D3 12" and use it all the time. It's a shame that they are charging a lot more for the ones with a lid. You don't usually need a lid with your skillet, but if you aren't in a hurry, sometimes a deal for the D3 12" covered skillet comes around for $100 or less.
One mid-sized sauce pan, maybe two. If you're buying two, then it's an easier decision -- get one in the 1-2 qt. range and one in the 3-4 qt. range. If you're just starting with one, then I'd get the bigger one. A 3 or 4 quart saucepan can do everything from sauces to soups to stews to rice to popcorn to small batches of pasta or steaming vegetables. I like All-Clad's D3 3qt with an optional steamer insert (a bit pricey this time at $49). The steamer insert is a pricey luxury but I swear I use it every day and it's so much better than steamer baskets. I also love the shape of the saucier pans with the more curved bottoms. Great for anything that requires stirring or whisking, but also just easier to clean.
If you're starting small on a limited budget, then stop there with the All-Clad. My minimalist collection would include these 2-3 All-Clad pans, plus:A cheap stock pot for spaghetti, soups (you want a heavy bottom but don't need All-Clad's cladding all the way up the sides). If you don't mind paying for All-Clad, their big pots are nice, but not necessary.
An enamel-coated cast iron dutch oven (good ones from Le Creuset or Staub are very pricey and worth it but you can survive for years on cheaper ones like Amazon Basics)
A non-stick skillet (see the sticky thread for why you don't want an expensive nonstick skillet). A cast iron skillet counts as cheap nonstick as well, and if you're willing to learn how to use cast iron, you'll love it.Finally if you're filling out your collection, you'll make good use of a covered saute' pan, like the 3qt. covered saute' pan. These are big high-sided pans that are great for one-pot meals and stovetop-to-oven meals. The D3 covered saute' is sometimes as low as $70.
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Received this today: regarding my 12/8 order:
Please be advised your order has not shipped yet. It should be shipping out within the next couple of days. As mentioned on the site our typical processing time during one of these events is 10-15 business days. Unfortunately, due to an extreme volume of orders received in December it is taking our warehouse extra time. They are working as quickly as possible. We do apologize for the delay.
Received this today: regarding my 12/8 order:
Please be advised your order has not shipped yet. It should be shipping out within the next couple of days. As mentioned on the site our typical processing time during one of these events is 10-15 business days. Unfortunately, due to an extreme volume of orders received in December it is taking our warehouse extra time. They are working as quickly as possible. We do apologize for the delay.
My ups tracking now says the 27th. I ordered on the 7th. Sheeeeesh.
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Not sure if I should continue my collection with D3 or D5 now...
I am specifically looking for a 3qt saucepan next
Not sure if I should continue my collection with D3 or D5 now...
I am specifically looking for a 3qt saucepan next
Which pan did you order specifically?
Either way, I say don't try to be matchy-matchy with your pots and pans. Get the right one for the application. I have All-Clad D3 but also 1 nonstick, 1 cast iron, 1 enamel-coated cast iron, 1 carbon steel... no single pan is the best for everything.