Cuisinart MCP-12N Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set $387.57 (Was $485.47) +Del ($0 w/Prime) @ Amazon US via AU

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Lgerald1ABAuthor on 02/07/2020 - 00:39 amazon.com.au (615 clicks)
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Hi all! This is my first post so go easy on me here. Just noticed that this set has come down in price again. It was at about $485 for most of the month. It’s not the cheapest it has been as I recently ordered one for a friend on the 8th of June for $346.63 (noticed on ccc it was even a couple bucks cheaper on the 10th) and another set for about $300 a couple years ago for some relatives. However I do believe this cookware set is damn good value (ships from Amazon US and is made in China so imagine the transport costs lol) as it pretty much performs like a 3 ply All-clad Stainless D3 for just a fraction of the price. Definitely a good stainless steel clad cooking set if you are looking to migrate away from non-stick cookware as I’ve done. Those non stick surfaces tend to blister after a few years and whilst the better brands will replace them, it is a pain. Also not sure how I feel about having non stick particles in my food…

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  Trishool on 02/07/2020 - 00:51

  Hi, 2 questions:

  1. Is this set 18/10 stainless Steel? It doesn't say anywhere in the product listing.

  2. It's that price AUD or USD, given that it's an import from the US?

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    O O on 02/07/2020 - 02:00

    Answer for Q1. Based on customers' reviews, probably not.

    Not 18/10 steel as advertised.
    By Jennifer Childress on December 20, 2013
    I hate to do this but people need to be aware of this situation. I read all of the reviews and was very excited to get this Cookware set. One of the main selling points is the 18/10 Steel. If you look elsewhere at reviews for the similar product that is NOT18/10 steel they are pretty bad. However I showed my husband the Amazon reviews and we were sold. The set arrived today and I was a little concerned that there was no advertisement for 18/10 steel on the exterior of the Cuisinart box. When I opened it up and began to inspect the pots I noticed right away that they were simply labeled "Stainless Steel." I did some internet searches and was able to look at other Cuisinart pots and pans paying special attention to the markins on the bottom. The ones containing 18/10 steel were plainly marked "18/10 Stainless Steel." We are going to return the set and try it again. Amazon is usually very good about customer service and it is entirely possible that some inferior sets end up getting shipped to their customers. I will update the posting to reflect what we think of the correct product.
    Update. Second set still not 18/10 but still looks great. Amazon should revise the ad. see less

    BUYER BEWARE THIS IS NOT 18/10 STEEL
    By JennaS on February 10, 2015
    I purchased this set based on the great reviews and description that said they are 18/10 stainless steel. I called Cusinart to confirm they were 18/10 after reading other reviews saying they were not. Cuisinart did confirm they were not 18/10 but had no idea what type they are. After a week they finally told me they are 201 serious steel which is basically cheaper quality because they replace the nickel with magnesium and it's less expensive for them to make and makes the pans more likely to corrode. Amazon was apologetic and is replacing them with the Cooks Standard 18/10 clad set. Buy a different set! see less

    This seems pretty good, BUT it is NOT 18/10 stainless steel as advertised
    By Crys on November 1, 2013
    I was suspicious when the package arrived and nowhere on the box did it say the pan was 18/10 stainless steel. Nor did it say it on the bottom of the pan. Cuisinart's website had no info about it either, so I called their customer service. Sure enough, the rep told me that unless there is an 18/10 symbol on the bottom of the pan, it is NOT 18/10 but is 18/0. He said there is no way to know when you buy their cookware if you are getting the 18/10 or 18/0 because it is not advertised on the outside of the box anywhere. He said some have it, some don't and you won't know until you open it up and look at the bottom of the pan. WHAT??!! He claims there is no difference in quality between the two and that is why they don't advertise it. So when you buy any of these products from Amazon, you won't know if you're getting 18/10 until you open the box. I am highly disappointed in Cuisinart. From the small amount of research I did, it seems that the absence of nickel in the 18/0 makes it much more likely to rust and possibly less durable. Amazon, however, is great as always in providing a refund for this item.
    Update: I replaced this with [[ASIN:B00421AYJK Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set]]
    This set is 18/10, only costs $150 and the handles are much more comfortable. see less

    Answer for Q2. AU$389.60 + delivery (Free delivery with Prime)

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      Trishool on 02/07/2020 - 08:43

      Cheers thank you!

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  shiny1 on 02/07/2020 - 00:52

  +1

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzNOy10nz6s
  For those wondering about stainless steel and all-clad cookware.

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  gerald1ABAuthor on 02/07/2020 - 00:57

  According to some reviews I read, they reckon it might be 18/4 but Cuisinart hasn’t really let on. The price is definitely AUD as this is from the Amazon AU website. It’s free delivery if you are a Prime member. But the build quality of this MCP range is actually pretty nice. I got my mum two of the saucepans and she loves them. Big step up from her 555 stainless cookware.

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  gerald1ABAuthor on 02/07/2020 - 01:07

  Yeah All-clad do make nice stuff. Am actually using the D5 10 piece set on induction myself. Have one piece of D3 and one piece Copper Core too. Even have one Demeyere Atlantis piece which is really nice. Am not a good enough cook to tell the difference in cooking performance though as they all work really well and if I had to do it again, I would’ve saved the money and just bought this MCP set at a reasonable price (south of $500 I think is ok for this if you need it as I am not aware of anything really comparable in this under $500 price bracket)

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    O O on 02/07/2020 - 02:03

    I am not aware of anything really comparable in this under $500 price bracket)

    Anolon Tri-Ply Onyx

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  garage sale on 02/07/2020 - 05:33

  +2

  18/10 doesn’t work with induction, so usually one of the layers in tri-ply is 18/10 for durability, and another is 18/8 so it has enough steel to work with induction, typically 18/8 outside and 18/10 inside….

  i own one of these sets, they are great value for money and i too was amazed how they can ship it to australia so cheap, and i find it as good as my all clad …. my better cookware now is demeyere apollo and fissler pro but 2 pots from those ranges gets you a whole set of cuisinart .

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  LoungeLizard on 02/07/2020 - 06:52

  Unless you're planning on cooking with acid I wouldn't worry about the 18/10 bit. We've been using our set almost daily for ~5 years now and it still looks very good (no rust) and performs flawlessly. Every now and again we use a bit of Barkeeper's Friend just to get it nice & shiny again, although that's not really necessary. Overall very good value for money

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    itshammer on 02/07/2020 - 07:01

    Tomatoes are acidic

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      LoungeLizard on 02/07/2020 - 07:36

      Yes, but 18/4 or 18/8 (302) stainless steel contains enough nickel to handle mild acids and it won't be a problem unless you leave it in the pot for extended periods.

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  SuperGeek on 02/07/2020 - 07:56

  Excellent first post OP. These have drip-free rims which are hard to find.

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  gerald1ABAuthor on 02/07/2020 - 08:12

  Just noticed, price dropped a couple bucks. Is it AUD dependent on these US imports?

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  Patman on 02/07/2020 - 09:51

  How does this compare to Kirkland signature steel available in Costco around $300?

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    rake on 15/08/2020 - 22:21

    Interested to know too. That Kirkland is a 5ply too. Nothing similar in price range. Costco returns especially for anything Kirkland signature (their home brand) tempting me to atleast give it a go.

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  garage sale on 02/07/2020 - 09:59

  Theyhave other prices in this range outside of the pots in the set if people really want to build out a set, tri-ply wok, large saute pan with lid, etc. Your next level of cookware costs orders of magnitude more .. pity Cuisinart don't being these sets into Australia.

  All Clad patents expired a few years ago and it's why we are seeing more tri-ply cookware.

  Only downside is they are riveted not welded handles, so you need to clean around rivets, but that is the case with most cookware including All Clad, Le Cruiset tr-ply, etc which are also riveted,

  Demeyere Applo are welded BUT they are $200+ per pot, but don't cook any better.

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  BinnyC on 02/07/2020 - 16:53

  Essteele would be great option.