Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I want to start off by saying that I was not paid for this review, and I shelled out my hard earned cash to buy this stainless steel set. I did a lot of research and comparing before deciding on this set, and every time I found another set that I would like, it would have really negative reviews or things about it I did not like. In the end, I spent a little more than I had planned, but, I couldn't be happier with the set I bought! Why I chose the OXO brand: 1) The aluminum core goes all the way up the sides. A lot of the other sets I was looking at, the aluminum core was only in the bottom. 2) Drip free pouring. 3) Measurements in the inside of the pots. 4) Glass lids!!! There were some other really nice sets, but they had stainless steel lids so you could not see what was going on! 5) Pot sizes. This set comes with all the standard sizes you need, and the lids are interchangeable! 6) Cool touch handles. 7) Great reviews on this OXO product and most other OXO products. Like I said this was the only set that I could find that had all the "perks" I was looking for and great reviews. I always like to look at the worst reviews to see what people really think of a product, and a lot of the other brands had an abundance of good reviews, but the bad ones scared me off. I wanted to wait and use the pots before giving them my rating, and at this time, I have used almost all of them. The first thing I cooked was eggs in the small skillet and I did not have any problems with sticking. I also cooked grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken breasts, hamburger, boiled noodles, and made soup in the small sauce pan. I did not have any problems with sticking at all. Note, I was careful to follow the instructions (ie..heat up the pan first and make sure the butter is hot!). Clean up: Clean up of the set has been relatively easy. The only thing I will note, is that when I cooked the chicken in one of the skillets, there remained a white residue that I could not get out with just water and Dawn. I did not find this alarming, or surprising, as when doing my research I had read that certain water can leave stains and you may need to boil vinegar or use 'Bar Keepers Friend" for tough stains. When I purchased this set I also bought the "Bar Keepers Friend" and I used it on the stains and they came right out. Also, it is very important not to use too high of heat or you many get stains. I will also suggest being very careful with the sponge you use, as if you read the small print, most are not appropriate for stainless steel. I did find one by Scotch-Brite that is safe for these pots and pans and that has really helped. Sorry for all the details, but I know when I am purchasing a big investment like this, that I want to know everything I can. I am ecstatic about this set and this is truly a well designed, customer-make-happy set of stainless steel cookware. It is gorgeous when you pull it out of the box and a true delight to cook in. Please feel free to ask any questions.