TexasRedneck
Plinker
We recently trashed a complete set of Calphalon that was less than 4 years old, after having replaced the griddle (twice) and the fry pan (THREE times) under warranty. Each time took them 4-6 months to send the replacement. We now have a $5.99 non-stick skillet, and a set of professional SS from our local restaurant supply house. That SS will live well beyond us, and it was about half the cost of the Calphalon garbage.
Oh - and if you have the Calphalon cutlery, keep a VERY close eye on the edges!! I was cutting/trimming a shoulder clod for the pit one afternoon, and suddenly noticed that the blade had several chunks missing from it. THAT set got trashed as well - and replaced with a set from Old Hickory. Most of this "high-end" stuff they sell is pure trash, IMO.
Oh - and if you have the Calphalon cutlery, keep a VERY close eye on the edges!! I was cutting/trimming a shoulder clod for the pit one afternoon, and suddenly noticed that the blade had several chunks missing from it. THAT set got trashed as well - and replaced with a set from Old Hickory. Most of this "high-end" stuff they sell is pure trash, IMO.