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Except you're not using their warranty; you're abusing Costco's return policy. Using their warranty means you would be going through the manufacturer to replace defective items. You're no better than the people who buy an above-ground pool at the beginning of summer and then return it at the end of summer.
Not be be offensive but this would be a reason why we can't have nice things. Lets be reasonable and not abuse a benefit that we all take for granted. That being said, All Clads should last a lifetime.
I was looking at these last night when I bought the Calphalon Premier set in-store for $159 since that sale was ending. I was looking at the $699 price and told my partner I would definitely want to wait for these to go on sale since these would probably be a high quality set we can buy once and use for life.
Is these a price point that is a normal sale range for a new full set, or is Costco's price for a 12 piece already lower than all the 10 piece sets I see everywhere else?
Finally how do these compare to all the other sets the sell like the Calphalon Premier set I bought last night or something like the Tramontina sets?
What are we paying for besides the name and manufacture location? I care about a good deal, it O also cares about quality. I bought the Kirkland set once but wasn't sure if I warped them within the first day or if they came that way due to the lower rates temperature rating. Does that 600 degree oven rating over the Calphalon 450, Tramontina 500, or the Discontinued Kirkland 5 ply copper's 380 degree really speak to its durability and ability to avoid warping, or is it a bit of marketing influenced by the specific need to make sure people aren't over heating the tempered glass lids or other nuances? Would 600 degrees mean the all clad can stand up to a broiler whereas the others can't?
If I'm willing to pay this price for quality would I be getting my money's worth? I'd love to hear opinions on what the additional $390 buys me, besides a steamer insert. Would it be better to buy a bigger 8qt mismatched stock pot and carbon steel pan. It appears the Calphalon set is missing a big pot which takes from the value since that piece sold by itself seems to cost just as much at half the set's sale price.
Tlr what do we get for All Clad from this Costco sale besides the name and manufacture location? Are these situations this set can stand up to that others can't, like the broiler, or specific cooking technique? Sorry for the wall of text for anyone that reads this.
p.s. Has anyone seen Costco sell these stainless all clad sets in store?
I was looking at these last night when I bought the Calphalon Premier set in-store for $159 since that sale was ending. I was looking at the $699 price and told my partner I would definitely want to wait for these to go on sale since these would probably be a high quality set we can buy once and use for life.
Is these a price point that is a normal sale range for a new full set, or is Costco's price for a 12 piece already lower than all the 10 piece sets I see everywhere else?
Finally how do these compare to all the other sets the sell like the Calphalon Premier set I bought last night or something like the Tramontina sets?
What are we paying for besides the name and manufacture location? I care about a good deal, it O also cares about quality. I bought the Kirkland set once but wasn't sure if I warped them within the first day or if they came that way due to the lower rates temperature rating. Does that 600 degree oven rating over the Calphalon 450, Tramontina 500, or the Discontinued Kirkland 5 ply copper's 380 degree really speak to its durability and ability to avoid warping, or is it a bit of marketing influenced by the specific need to make sure people aren't over heating the tempered glass lids or other nuances? Would 600 degrees mean the all clad can stand up to a broiler whereas the others can't?
If I'm willing to pay this price for quality would I be getting my money's worth? I'd love to hear opinions on what the additional $390 buys me, besides a steamer insert. Would it be better to buy a bigger 8qt mismatched stock pot and carbon steel pan. It appears the Calphalon set is missing a big pot which takes from the value since that piece sold by itself seems to cost just as much at half the set's sale price.
Tlr what do we get for All Clad from this Costco sale besides the name and manufacture location? Are these situations this set can stand up to that others can't, like the broiler, or specific cooking technique? Sorry for the wall of text for anyone that reads this.
p.s. Has anyone seen Costco sell these stainless all clad sets in store?
I built my set of D3 one by one from all-clad's outlet sales, and I intend to purchase this set as a wedding gift since first, made-in USA means a lot to some people and thus makes it a great gift; second, I've never seen a d3 set goes so low even from their own factory outlet sales. So I think if you are building your set from scratch, this one is great. I have all 3 fry pans in it and find them all practical. Also the 3-quart sauté pan, perfect for one pan pasta for two people. I always want a 3 quart sauce pan since the 2q one I have is not so useful.
Back to your concerns on if it's money worthy, well, I don't think there would be a huge difference between all clad and the other 3-ply pans made in China. I heard that though all clad claims they are made in USA, their raw materials are imported from China, which bothers people who really care for "food safety". I have to admit that I buy all clad because they are beautiful and big name, which makes me feel good when cooking. If that applies to you, I'll recommend all clad than other brands then.
If you don't mind waiting, maybe check their factory sales later in case they have great deals on d3 set?
I was looking at these last night when I bought the Calphalon Premier set in-store for $159 since that sale was ending. I was looking at the $699 price and told my partner I would definitely want to wait for these to go on sale since these would probably be a high quality set we can buy once and use for life.
Is these a price point that is a normal sale range for a new full set, or is Costco's price for a 12 piece already lower than all the 10 piece sets I see everywhere else?
Finally how do these compare to all the other sets the sell like the Calphalon Premier set I bought last night or something like the Tramontina sets?
What are we paying for besides the name and manufacture location? I care about a good deal, it O also cares about quality. I bought the Kirkland set once but wasn't sure if I warped them within the first day or if they came that way due to the lower rates temperature rating. Does that 600 degree oven rating over the Calphalon 450, Tramontina 500, or the Discontinued Kirkland 5 ply copper's 380 degree really speak to its durability and ability to avoid warping, or is it a bit of marketing influenced by the specific need to make sure people aren't over heating the tempered glass lids or other nuances? Would 600 degrees mean the all clad can stand up to a broiler whereas the others can't?
If I'm willing to pay this price for quality would I be getting my money's worth? I'd love to hear opinions on what the additional $390 buys me, besides a steamer insert. Would it be better to buy a bigger 8qt mismatched stock pot and carbon steel pan. It appears the Calphalon set is missing a big pot which takes from the value since that piece sold by itself seems to cost just as much at half the set's sale price.
Tlr what do we get for All Clad from this Costco sale besides the name and manufacture location? Are these situations this set can stand up to that others can't, like the broiler, or specific cooking technique? Sorry for the wall of text for anyone that reads this.
p.s. Has anyone seen Costco sell these stainless all clad sets in store?
$700 is the current list price for Costco and has been for about 2-3 years and $600 for about a year before that. Base price used to be $500 for several years. $550 from $700 is the biggest sale I've seen since it reached the $700 mark. I'd pull the trigger before $700 becomes $800 if I were you…
Really depends what you cook and for how many. If you're just getting started, I would personally prefer the kit you listed for less. You're paying a lot for an 8qt stock pot in the Costco bundle. You could add 1-2 pieces later (highly recommend the regular "seconds" sales).
Most people could do without an 8" stainless fry pan but it is nice for small ingredients or cooking for one. You do miss out on the 12" fry pan, but again, can add later.
The larger kit is a better deal, if you need the deal.
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If you don't already have individual pieces of All-Clad, absolutely jump on this if it's within your budget. This pricing is better than the factory seconds pricing for the 10 piece set plus the 12in pan + lid, which I did earlier this year.
I did a lot of research before pulling the trigger on my purchase and while I do wish stainless steel was easier to clean and more scratch resistant, I don't regret the purchase and look forward to passing these down as family heirlooms.
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I usually buy these and use them for about 2-3 years and return back to Costco to get a new set
Not be be offensive but this would be a reason why we can't have nice things. Lets be reasonable and not abuse a benefit that we all take for granted. That being said, All Clads should last a lifetime.
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It might last a lifetime but it looks pretty beat up after 2 years of use, I'm just using their warranty to get a new set every two years so there is nothing wrong with that bc that's what they advertise
Except you're not using their warranty; you're abusing Costco's return policy. Using their warranty means you would be going through the manufacturer to replace defective items. You're no better than the people who buy an above-ground pool at the beginning of summer and then return it at the end of summer.
It might last a lifetime but it looks pretty beat up after 2 years of use, I'm just using their warranty to get a new set every two years so there is nothing wrong with that bc that's what they advertise
I usually buy these and use them for about 2-3 years and return back to Costco to get a new set
Costco does look at this activity in membership. Even though they have a great return policy they look out for abuse that looks like pattern "rental" or "upgrading" in specific categories. Anyway, that's what someone at the membership desk told me once when I asked about it. They said they can see that stuff when looking up your items when you're returning.
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Is these a price point that is a normal sale range for a new full set, or is Costco's price for a 12 piece already lower than all the 10 piece sets I see everywhere else?
Finally how do these compare to all the other sets the sell like the Calphalon Premier set I bought last night or something like the Tramontina sets?
What are we paying for besides the name and manufacture location? I care about a good deal, it O also cares about quality. I bought the Kirkland set once but wasn't sure if I warped them within the first day or if they came that way due to the lower rates temperature rating. Does that 600 degree oven rating over the Calphalon 450, Tramontina 500, or the Discontinued Kirkland 5 ply copper's 380 degree really speak to its durability and ability to avoid warping, or is it a bit of marketing influenced by the specific need to make sure people aren't over heating the tempered glass lids or other nuances? Would 600 degrees mean the all clad can stand up to a broiler whereas the others can't?
If I'm willing to pay this price for quality would I be getting my money's worth? I'd love to hear opinions on what the additional $390 buys me, besides a steamer insert. Would it be better to buy a bigger 8qt mismatched stock pot and carbon steel pan. It appears the Calphalon set is missing a big pot which takes from the value since that piece sold by itself seems to cost just as much at half the set's sale price.
Tl
p.s. Has anyone seen Costco sell these stainless all clad sets in store?
https://a.co/d/eRNumlP
Is these a price point that is a normal sale range for a new full set, or is Costco's price for a 12 piece already lower than all the 10 piece sets I see everywhere else?
Finally how do these compare to all the other sets the sell like the Calphalon Premier set I bought last night or something like the Tramontina sets?
What are we paying for besides the name and manufacture location? I care about a good deal, it O also cares about quality. I bought the Kirkland set once but wasn't sure if I warped them within the first day or if they came that way due to the lower rates temperature rating. Does that 600 degree oven rating over the Calphalon 450, Tramontina 500, or the Discontinued Kirkland 5 ply copper's 380 degree really speak to its durability and ability to avoid warping, or is it a bit of marketing influenced by the specific need to make sure people aren't over heating the tempered glass lids or other nuances? Would 600 degrees mean the all clad can stand up to a broiler whereas the others can't?
If I'm willing to pay this price for quality would I be getting my money's worth? I'd love to hear opinions on what the additional $390 buys me, besides a steamer insert. Would it be better to buy a bigger 8qt mismatched stock pot and carbon steel pan. It appears the Calphalon set is missing a big pot which takes from the value since that piece sold by itself seems to cost just as much at half the set's sale price.
Tl
p.s. Has anyone seen Costco sell these stainless all clad sets in store?
Back to your concerns on if it's money worthy, well, I don't think there would be a huge difference between all clad and the other 3-ply pans made in China. I heard that though all clad claims they are made in USA, their raw materials are imported from China, which bothers people who really care for "food safety". I have to admit that I buy all clad because they are beautiful and big name, which makes me feel good when cooking. If that applies to you, I'll recommend all clad than other brands then.
If you don't mind waiting, maybe check their factory sales later in case they have great deals on d3 set?
Is these a price point that is a normal sale range for a new full set, or is Costco's price for a 12 piece already lower than all the 10 piece sets I see everywhere else?
Finally how do these compare to all the other sets the sell like the Calphalon Premier set I bought last night or something like the Tramontina sets?
What are we paying for besides the name and manufacture location? I care about a good deal, it O also cares about quality. I bought the Kirkland set once but wasn't sure if I warped them within the first day or if they came that way due to the lower rates temperature rating. Does that 600 degree oven rating over the Calphalon 450, Tramontina 500, or the Discontinued Kirkland 5 ply copper's 380 degree really speak to its durability and ability to avoid warping, or is it a bit of marketing influenced by the specific need to make sure people aren't over heating the tempered glass lids or other nuances? Would 600 degrees mean the all clad can stand up to a broiler whereas the others can't?
If I'm willing to pay this price for quality would I be getting my money's worth? I'd love to hear opinions on what the additional $390 buys me, besides a steamer insert. Would it be better to buy a bigger 8qt mismatched stock pot and carbon steel pan. It appears the Calphalon set is missing a big pot which takes from the value since that piece sold by itself seems to cost just as much at half the set's sale price.
Tl
p.s. Has anyone seen Costco sell these stainless all clad sets in store?
https://a.co/d/eRNumlP
Most people could do without an 8" stainless fry pan but it is nice for small ingredients or cooking for one. You do miss out on the 12" fry pan, but again, can add later.
The larger kit is a better deal, if you need the deal.
I did a lot of research before pulling the trigger on my purchase and while I do wish stainless steel was easier to clean and more scratch resistant, I don't regret the purchase and look forward to passing these down as family heirlooms.
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https://a.co/d/eRNumlP
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