Costco has a 13 piece Calphalon commercial hard anodized set for 200.00. What is difference with Unison?
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Hi K, all I know is that they are the best pans I have ever had. The handles are great and they are completely non stick. Take care, J
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Night and day, the "commercial" set is a cheap set made for target, walmart, costco, ect. The unison line is real high end cookware... Stick with the Unison, accur core, or tri ply you won't regret it..
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It's a much better product. It's like the difference between an average set and an elite set. Both are calphalon but one is far superior. I'd note though that nothing comes without issues. I love my unison set but it's a hassel to use it at times since the seal on the lids is so ...minimal.. I'm tired of steam leaking through the lids. This set also scratches very easily if you dont baby it. Make sure you oil it very often too otherwise it gets very dull looking. Very high maintenance set but it preforms well.
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Besides the fact that my basic Unison set cost $799? I wish I knew because my Unison coating has peeled and the pans have warped at heats of MEDIUM and lower!!! Caution on ANY Calphalon!
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Calphalon has numerous quality sets priced at Good, Better, Best prices. I'm sure Costco is providing a very good set for a GREAT price. Try getting the model #'s to compare the specifics on the internet.
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A quick Google search reveals the actual product page on the manufacturer's website. On there, it lists them as being PFOA free: http://store.calphalon.com/productline/pfoa-free-nonstick-calphalon-unison-nonstick/4294959916-4294938856
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Hello, they're basically the same item. They both have the " full release " system a d are both hard anodized. The ones I have are brown and do far holding up pretty good. I got a few scratches here and there nothing major tho to effect the non stick. Please, ask any other questions you want. Take care, Paul
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I bought the unison rather than the contemporary because the unison claimed to be oven safe to 500* F while the contemporary only claims to be safe to 450* I believe. I think the unison just looked like one step up in quality to me.
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All I can get from the description is 'durable hard-anodized aluminum'. And the back of my pan says 'hard anodized nonstick'. I've had it a couple years and its still good as new.
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I'm not really sure how to answer you. If you are asking why the prices for separate pans don't add up to the price for the combination, I would assume that lower price for the pair is a marketing tool. I'm sure the pans are the same, the combo just happened to be for the sizes we use most. We are devoted to Anolon because they have no Teflon and are (we feel) better made and more cost effective than the other anodized pans on the market.
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I'm sorry to not directly answer your question - I am not sure if these are the same that Costco sells. But I do know these units are awesome. I have one personally and it sounds great, battery last forever, and the bluetooth feature is wonderful.
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if you sneak around to the back of the set you will see that model number as being the A2020 .... the AL120 is Sam's / Costco's item number for the combo which includes the stand
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Yes, the T-fal Ultimate hard anodized 12 inch pan is vastly superior to this model in every way (save one). It is 1/2 inch smaller, but much more durable and FLAT. It's also a couple of bucks less.T-fal E93808. Only downside is, it's not induction compatible. For an extra five bucks they sell it with a lid.
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I have two - one older (20 yrs) and this newer one you are asking about. Both are Kaiser. Both seem to be the same thickness and cook about the same. I do have to watch the newer one to make sure it doesn't get the crust too dark as it is just a little darker in color. You say your Calphalon is heavier, so you might want to watch the cook time in case it needs adjusting. Also, be careful you haven't bought Kaiser's cheaper version, which looks identical except of the lock; that one is noticeably thinner and isn't worth having. Good luck.
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I have no idea what Costco sells, but these are very heavy duty casters for the Trinity brand of shelving. I bought some and was amazed at how sturdy they were.
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The hard anodized cookware set sticks (it is NOT non stick). Easier way to clean is to let it soak to soften content. Depending on what I cook, I have to let it soak over night sometimes. I did not buy my pots at Costco and they did not say non-stick.
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I hear cast iron is good but I am not a fan of them. I love the Calphalon non stick anodized. Cooks evenly and is a great product!
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I've had some Calphalon commercial anodized for years, and cast iron too from Lodge and Wagner. Calphalon says to keep their pans clean for best performance, so seasoning is not recommended. And in any case it doesn't take seasoning like a cast iron does. But, the anodized does seem to "break in" over time. When new the finish feels almost velvety, not soft but it has some texture to it; after several uses and scrubbings that seems to polish away and it feels slicker and "harder." As it breaks in food releases easier, too; the regular anodized never gets to anything like nonstick but once "broken in" food releases and fond deglazes very well. Overall I recommend these pans highly for searing & deglazing, braising etc especially if you will be making an acidic sauce, as unlike cast iron they are nonreactive. The downsides are two: the dark finish makes it harder to see butter, garlic, and etc change color than with a stainless interior, and the wide, flat sautes tend to warp when used on high heat. I've had no issues with warping with the curved-side pans like the omelette and everyday pans.
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The Commercial lines (Hard-Anodized and Non-stick) are the (old) "up-scale" pans, but have been discontinued, hence the lower prices. The new "up-scale" pans are Calphalon One (Infused Anodized and Nonstick). There is also a stainless steel high end line, along with copper (Called Tri-Ply). Then, there is the mid-range Contemporary line, in stainless and nonstick, I think. The "Simply Calphalon" seems the rather "entry level" stuff. I've had great luck with Commercial Hard-An (and a few nonsticks), though I am not hugely fond of nonstick for most foods simply because you just can't get good browning, etc. Other than subtle differences in appearance, and a supposedly more advanced manufacturing process for Cal one, I see no measurable difference in performance.
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It is hard anodized just like calphalon. It is wonderful to use and easy to clean
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Hello: I do not know about this listing. Here is the review I first gave for Dawn Power Dissolver: I recently acquired my first bottles of this product. I love it! I have Calphalon Hard Anodized pots and pans. Although I'd clean them, I still had lots of grease build up. I sprayed the areas with this Dawn, waited about 30 minutes and the bulk of the build up washed off. I did have to repeat the process on some of the Calphalon as well as use Brillo pads and some elbow grease. They now look brand new! This has now become my "new best friend". &lt;g&gt; I first purchased, via the internet, through Wal-Mart. 3 bottles, plus shipping came to about $5.50/bottle. I have now discovered that my local Ace Hardware store carries it for $3.99/bottle. I live in Southern California.