I spend some time researching to finding the right set of non-stick for someone who wanted to do a little more than boil water at home. My final authority was Consumer Report, who ranked this set very highly in terms of quality--and it was cheaper than some of the more prestigious competition.I have been using the cookware for a month and so far, I have not been disappointed! The non-stick works beautifully, although I have been trying to clean up quickly after use (this may not last long). I have even sauted vegetables with no oil sucessfully. The handles stay extremely cool and the glass top lids make staying in control easy.Not necessairly negative but prospective buyers should be aware that they are noticably heavier than cheaper cookware.From my view, the only negative (minor) is that the two sauce pans are a little slimmer/taller than I would like, although total capacity is fine.