July 29, 2010

Steel Stockpot

Steel Stockpot

Have you used a portable induction cooktop, and if so, which of these cookware sets is a better deal?

I'm comparing two stainless steel cookware sets from the same manufacturer. One has 8 pieces and the other has ten plus an induction cooktop. The differences in the basis sets are that the 10 piece has a 3 quart pan with lid and the 10-piece also has a larger stockpot (8 quarts versus 6 quarts).

In addition, the 10 piece has a current offer for a free portable induction cooktop.

The 10 piece is $130 more than the 8 piece, so I'm leaning toward the 8 piece unless someone says the induction cooktop is a must-have item. I see it as likely to be put in a cabinet and not used much, but I'm definitely open to hearing good things about it.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Wow, that's a good question. I personally have never used an induction cooktop, but I hear they are the bee's knees and I'd love to have one. They get really hot, really fast. Great for wok cooking.

Amazon says they run from about $130 to $170, so with the extra pieces in the 10pc set, it isn't a bad deal.

You could always eBay the cooktop. In new condition it would probably sell for between $90-100, but there's time/hassle/shipping to figure in there.

Hmmm. If it were me; even as much as I'd love to have an induction cooktop, I couldn't justify it. Like you say, it would take up counter space, and I'd only use it now and then.

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