First the black set is not that black it's like dark gray . Second handles get so hot that even touching it with a rag will burn you hand. Third I have owned this set only 1 month I'm the only one that cooks with it the food is starting to stick and is hard to clean it off And stains are appearing The only reason I give 2 stars is because I actually like how it looks like in the outside.

I purchased the set in cream. Out the box beautiful! As time went on the do not withstand use and stay beautiful. The food would stick and burn despite using the pans as directed. The outside holds food stains and over time loses its beauty. They don't heat up as quickly either. Overall two stars. If you just want a set to look pretty but not last a long time … this is it.

This cookware set is beautiful. It did great for about a month. Everything started to stick. You can't use cooking sprays. Hand washed preferred. Not happy at all with my purchase. The manager at the store said they cannot take them back since it's been longer than a 30 days. I really thought Sam's honored their lifetime warranty if it's a members mark product.

Really pretty set and as far as non-stick, great. However, the handles and lids get way too hot to handle. I also bought the larger 5 qt matching pan and the aluminum warped immediately. Although I like the look, I would NOT recommend these for regular use.

Set is beautiful for the first few months. Then slowly but surely they become discolored on the outside and leave staining on both inside and out. The nonstick coating is also starting to peel. I only handwash them and take very good care but they no longer look very nice after a year.

This is the best non stick cookware I've EVER had. It is so easy to use, clean and store. I've had these since before Black Friday and they're holding up well (even with dishwasher cleaning). My only complaint is that the handles on the pots get hot and make it hard to move them on the stove otherwise this is a good buy! Ditch the name brands and try these. You won't regret it.

It's a beautiful set, and I love the smaller stock pot. I receive lots of compliments on it. They washed really easily in the beginning. I have now had them 2.5 years. I wanted to do all I could to ensure these lasted. I purchased a storage rack for them so they each have their own shelf in my cupboard to avoid nesting them. I've only used silicone or plastic utensils, and I handwash them with a soft sponge. I also never cook on more than a medium heat. Despite this, the outside has gotten dinged easily, first noticing this a few months in. Also, the inside of the pans I use the most are worse for wear and have been in need of being replaced for at least 6 months. The inside has small chips and gashes, as well as doscoloring. It's a nice set, as long as you are careful with them and plan to replace in a couple years.

They worked great for about 6 months. We use the 8" pan a lot for eggs and initially it was very non-stick. However, that began to change and now eggs, even with butter, stick. We always hand washed with non abrasive pads and never had the pan > medium heat, and always used some oil or butter. They were cheaper so we're not expecting greatness, but 6 months is a pretty short lifespan.

This set is beautiful to look at, I won't deny that. We're a blue-collar home with three Pomskies, and our kitchen gets sun year-round, so black kitchenware isn't practical — dust shows instantly. I chose the cream-colored pans with gold handles. Elegant? Yes. Durable for heavy daily use? Absolutely not. Before fully committing, I tested a single pan to see if I liked it. I used the recommended heat setting (low to medium). After about 10 minutes of slowly warming the pan, yellow flaws started appearing under the coating. At first, I thought it was my eyes. After cooking, I let the pan come to full cooling temperature. About an hour later, while washing dishes, vacuuming, and mopping, I hand-washed the pan with a sponge (no dishwasher — we use ours as a drying rack because of limited counter space). I dried it and set it on a towel on the counter next to the sink. After finishing, I turned on every bright light in the kitchen, and my boyfriend checked it thoroughly top to bottom. He also found more yellowing. He has experience painting cars and as a mechanic, so he knows how coatings should hold up and can spot flaws if the prep was done incorrectly — this was clearly too thin. Over the same week, I tried the other pans, spaced out, after washing and drying them carefully. Every single pan showed similar flaws under the coating, despite using only silicone spatulas, ladles, and spoons. The pans come with lids, which is useful, but that's the only positive. They scratch easily, cannot be stacked, and require constant gentle handling. I cook every day and handle cookware carefully, but this set is not made for real daily use. It's fine for occasional cooking or for kitchen aesthetics, but if you cook large meals, prep multiple dishes, or have limited cabinet space, this set is not practical. This is my third Sam's Club cookware set in 20 years, and despite the gaps, nothing has improved — thin coating, easily scratched, not truly nonstick. My Marshall's ceramic cookware, nearly ten years old, outperforms these hands-down. Beautiful? Yes. Durable? Absolutely not.

Overall, I love these pans! They are an excellent nonstick pan that doesn't have teflon. They are super easy to clean and I love that they're half the price (or less) than the designer brands. My two complaints are purely cosmetic and have nothing to do with how they work. They scratch super easily so you have to be careful with storage, cleaning, what utensils you use, etc. I also got the cream color pans which are beautiful but can stain if you cook with things like turmeric. I was able to get the stains out, but definitely something I didn't anticipate-probably wouldn't be an issues with the darker colors. From what I've heard the issues with staining and scratching are common to all ceramic pans and just something you have to be aware of when you make the switch. I still highly recommend these pans if you are looking to switch to ceramic. They are super affordable and high quality!