Thanks you guys. I am only reserved because after using the skillet once, I could not understand how to get rid of the white stains. After soaking, dishwashing, soaking in ACV I finally got the Barkeeper's Friend and it did a miraculous job. I just thought that cleaning would be easier. They are very expensive but I had my mind set. I've been planning on getting a set for a while and we just did a complete reno, got everything new so I thought ACSS set was in order. LOL. I think that I simply need to get used to cooking in a new set on a new stove because it was all trial/error with the first meal I cook after we moved back in. Thanks so much for the great and encouraging posts, though. I appreciate the raves and think I'll take the boxes out! P.S My favorite is the steamer insert!