I feel the same way. I do like to bifl as much as possible and spending $600 on something I have to replace in 5 years is not what I call economical. If I could get 10-15 years out of it, I think that’s feasible, honestly considering how much quicker and easier it is. That’s, what, $60/year for faster and easier, less exhausting baking, sounds alright to me but it depends on the circumstances of course.

Let’s open a sidebar discussion….

I’m a big time baker from biscuits to cookies, pies, bread, rolls, everything. I bake probably 3-4 times a week but I’m hand mixing and kneading. Is a kitchen aid mixer worth the price? With how much we cook, I’d want to get the professional mixer but can’t get past the price tag, last I checked the pro mixers were $600. Is this a justifiable expense?

We got a set of Anolon 5-ply a few years ago. Works just as good as All Clad and basically half the cost.