I've been very fortunate. The first infomercial I saw was for the Gotham Steel red copper steel frying pan. I kept seeing this commercial, and since the $19.95 price with free shipping was such a good hook, I bit. And then I bit again when I called to order and bought the "for just another small amount..." and got a companion smaller frying pan.
I thought that the T-Fal Professional Non-Stick pans recommended by America's Test Kitchen could not be bested. I've been proven wrong. The Gotham Steel beats the T-Fal, hands down. I've had my initial purchase for almost a year, and they are STILL going strong. I've purchased 12" frying pan, a grilling square, and a deep fryer/steamer, and they ALL work fantastically.
I think some of the bad reviews are of similar "Red Copper" pans. AND users of non-stick spray, which is a HUGE no-no.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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