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javaavril t1_irp48vo wrote

I have mostly copper core and some D3, I prefer the copper core for responsiveness. I mostly use the 1, 1.5, and 4 quart sauce pots, the wok (10 or 12 inches), and a 10 inch frying pan, and a 5 quart 12 inch braiser.

I might polish them once a year with bar keepers friend, but they go through the dishwasher daily. I've had them almost 15 years and they still look new.

All retail sells the same grade unless marked as a Second.

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blkmrsfrizzle OP t1_irpway9 wrote

I’m eyeing these babies do you know how I may determine if they’re marked “second”?

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jezza_bezza t1_irqa3ek wrote

Seconds are generally sold direct from the factory or at discount stores like HomeGoods. They will be marked. If they aren't marked second, they aren't seconds.

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javaavril t1_irxs0p5 wrote

Seconds will end up at tjmaxx/HomeGoods/Marshalls, or from their factory sale, and they are generally punched stamped with a "S" on the underside of the handle.

They also sell first quality at the factory sales that have wonky boxes, which is a great value if you aren't giving them as a gift.

And they are currently having a factory sale, so great opportunity to get some coppercore or they have that set you're looking at for $599

https://homeandcooksales.com

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