Unison Nonstick Skillet Set with Lids (4-pc.) by Calphalon

I ordered a 2 pc skillet set that was to be 12" & 10" skillets, When the order arrived, the skillet sizes were 10" & 8". When we called the 800 number to report the error we were told that "they" were out of the 12 & 10 that we could return the product OR they could heavily discount the product we did receive. I chose to keep the skillets. The product itself is wonderful.

My family tends to be hard on nonstick pans. It always seem more expedient to grab a fork than to grab the tongs for turning food. I have tried several more expensive nonstick pans but keep coming back to this one. It cooks really well and the great fitting clear glass lid is a big plus. It maintains it's nonstick ability for as long as I keep it, unlike other more expensive brands I have tried. It works better and last as long as the ones that cost 6X as much. I find it is more cost effective to buy this and just replace it when it has too many scratches to be healthy.

I purchased this particular set of skillets because the handles are attached to the skillets by three bolts and the skillets are heavier than many of the others I have purchased. The bases are much thicker and radiate and maintain heat much better that any of the others I have purchased. The non stick surface is also different because it seems to be stronger (and is silver) plus the instructions indicate that they are dishwasher safe. Many of the calphalon products are to be handwashed.

Over the last decade I have had the fortune to buy three Calphalon 7" skillets. In spite of my careful inspection of the images of them at the online site, each one of them is different from the others. The two most recently purchased are somewhat less esthetic than the older model. It seems to me that you are engineering in changes to your product that reduce your cost but do not necessarily benefit your customers. You may have better reasons but if so, it would be nice for you to let the consumer in on them. Finally, we own several other Calphalon products but are hesitant to buy more because of the erratic nature of what we are buying.

Since non-stick pans require replacing it was important to get the best pan for my money. These skillets have cooked beautiful omelets and are the right size for many small jobs. I like the riveted handles and the unique sides. My only "con" is the feel of the handle but the rest of the "pros" about the pans make it a small issue.