Let me share a secret, there's no better or worse cookware.
Yeah, read that again.
I own a hodgepodge of cookware from Sam's Club, Costco, Walmart etc. And they all work just fine.
I have the same Sam's Club teflon coated saute pan for three years now, probably needs replacing one of these days. I usually only use it for eggs and sticky things. It lasted very long because I do not use anything but wood and plastic spatulas in it. And when I clean it, it's just wiped with a wet cloth (not scrubbed with a green pad).
I will have the same stainless steel pots and pans until I die I'm sure. Most from the stores listed above.
If you purchase a $10,000 set of cookware it does not equate to better cooking........
Same as if you had a professional golfer's clubs, doesn't mean you'd play any better.
If it's all about aesthetics, then fine, purchase some beautiful cookware.
And while you're at it get yourself a great book and read if you want to cook better.
http://www.amazon.com/Professional-C.../dp/0470421355
Now if you're scratching your head, trust me all the real chefs here will tell you when they cook at work it's all done on commercial grade cookware, about the cheapest stuff money can buy....... and they turn out 4 Star meals.......
I can hear the facepalms..........
And that's all I have to say about that......