Now that I am used to this cookware, I am so pleased with my purchase (I was used to using Mama's thick, heavy, iron cookware). I have had them for about a year now and, despite a little discoloration, they still cook everything perfectly, are a cinch to clean, and the handles are still on nice and tight. The two non-stick skillets have not scratched yet (I never use metal utensils with these). The only drawback to this set is that, because of the plastic handles, you cannot put them in the oven.