Tools of the Trade Cookright II vs. Bialetti from Costco


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Hello all. I am desperately try to decide between two cookware sets that I've got at home right now, and am looking for some input.

One is a Bialetti 15 piece from Costco, and the other is a 16 piece Tools of the Trade Cookright II from Macy's. The Bialetti costs roughly $100, and comes with 8 pans. (In fact, a potential shortcoming is that I simply don't NEED the 8 pans.) The Cookright II contains 6 pans, and retails for $150, but I got it on clearance for $70.

I most recently had a $200 Kirkland Signature Stainless Steel set from Costco, but it went with my wife when we split. I cook a lot and am used to something decent. Sturdiness and even heating are very important to me.

Does anyone have experience with either of these sets? One review at Amazon said that the Bialetti non-stick comes off rather easily, but no one else seems to be able to corraborate that. I can't find anything on the Cookright II at all.

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I'm also a little sketchy about having aluminum pans instead of Stainless. I guess my other option would be to shell out $200 again and get the Kirkland Sig set again, or something comparable.

I've already got a good fry pan. Maybe I should simply shell out $200 or more for 3 really good saucepans and another fry pan... ?

Any input is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Rick

 




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