Submitted by Salty-Programmer1682 t3_z4ftoj in BuyItForLife

I have an opportunity to buy (cheaply) a brand new 14pc set of pots and pans from someone who never used theirs and is getting divorced. Is this BIFL? I have used other all clad stainless pieces in the past and they seemed to hold up very well but most of my stuff got lost or given away in many moves. I just don’t want to collect shit.

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Abeyita t1_ixqkxwu wrote

A set of what?

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ChucklesDaCuddleCuck t1_ixqlo9s wrote

I haven't used the copper core myself but I've heard very very good things about it. It should be just as bifl as the rest of all clad's stainless steel stuff

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fruitofthepast t1_ixqml4d wrote

I have a few pans from all-clad (not copper core) and can't say enough good things about them.

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mikeTastic23 t1_ixqsh1c wrote

Defs bifl, however make sure you look at what is in the set. Usually bulk pots/pan sets like this have weird sizes that you may not use. Making the set as a whole not worth it and you may be better off buying individual ones of the sizes you prefer.

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Queenof6planets t1_ixqsh6a wrote

I have all clad copper core pans and they’re AMAZING!!! Super high quality and they’re a dream to cook with. I’ve had mine for about a year and as I expected, they show no signs of wear (and I bought some of them used). I can’t recommend them enough

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RespectmyauthoriT t1_ixqy4y1 wrote

Do you need the copper core set? Probably not. But if you can get them for the price of the D3 (this would be a steal) or D5 (you can still justify this) then buy them. All-Clad is definitely BIFL. You’ll hear arguments about comfort or preference but not about quality or longevity.

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bad-monkey t1_ixr5o4k wrote

BIFL. Great pans.

I have mostly D3/D5 stuff and sometimes I wish I had more copper core.

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Bubble-Grape-7931 t1_ixrf8hr wrote

I have the copper core pans and I would snap that up in a HEARTBEAT. They are fantastic!

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Upset-Kaleidoscope45 t1_ixrlob3 wrote

Are they getting divorced because someone spent too much on cookware?

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Myco303 t1_ixrr2y1 wrote

Worth it unless you won’t use them; They have been doing a lot of holiday and factory second sales recently, so it may be possible to get specific individual pans for less. Love my set and will probably pass it down someday. Using silicone spatulas prevents scratches and sticking. I use dawn power wash/non-scratch and it’s basically spray wipe and rinse.

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Impressive-Spend-370 t1_ixshbdp wrote

I’ve had mine for 30 years - my daughter recently was married and received a set - - - we can’t tell the difference between her brand new and my 30 year old set. ❤️

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yertle38 t1_ixt6r0e wrote

They’re quite heavy and if you care you’ll need barkeepers friend to polish the copper when it tarnishes. But they’re awesome and you should absolutely snag them.

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KillerSpud t1_ixur0pt wrote

It might be important to note that they probably won't work with an induction stove, just fyi.

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lovejones11 t1_iy7yo1v wrote

I have a few and they are absolutely worth it. I would pay retail if I had too.

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