I agree with sushipup. I get the big ones at Costco with a clear lid for $20 and use it all the time. I replace when it gets scratched up.

Not sure about brands, but I have a couple of those white ceramic non-stick saute pans and love them! I found mine at TJ Maxx & Marshalls. They brown beautifully on a low to medium heat setting; I think that might be an energy saver as well.

Whatever the quality of the pan, the non-stick finish does not last. So I am another that buys inexpensive ones and replaces them as often as necessary :-) I often find them at Home Goods or TJ's.....and even at the grocery store when they have their sales on kitchen stuff and utensils.

I no longer use non-stick, but BBB has a Calphalon two piece set 10" & 12" and All Clad 8" & 10" that get good reviews. Both sets are under 50 dollars and with a coupon, even less.

Agreed with don't spend a lot of money. But it is worth it to get the better than base stuff. I get my pieces on sale/clearance from TJ's, Meijer, Target, Menards, the local grocery store.. whomever had the piece I needed for the right price at the time.

I have a 10 year old Calphalon set that I still have the 1qt and 2 qt sauce pans, and 8" fry pan. The rest of the pieces have been replaced over the years.

Over the last few months I've finally replaced out the rest of the damaged original black stuff and the damaged replacement black stuff. Another Calphalon black stockpot, and a Calphalon ceramic dutch oven that I'm in love with. A couple T-fals too, a ceramic and a copper non-stick. The copper is so non-stick it's almost too slippery, lol.

I also have some cast iron that is nicely seasoned as to be pretty much non-stick. And I use some stainless steel stuff too.

I have a Cuisinart Model #76│22-24NS, 10"/24cm, Induction Ready, V#17550L, 1217 pan (I got the model number from the bottom of the pan) that looks identical to this, but I did not pay $80 for it - I found it on sale a few months ago at BB&B. I don't remember why I bought it, but it has a non-stick coating that is similar to the ceramic coating on the Green pans I have (which are smaller). I think this may be a similar pan from Amazon, but the handle on this one is different from the one I bought at BB&B. The one I bought (in the first link) cooks very evenly, and I used it to make injera bread. I also have a 12" All-Clad stainless steel skillet, but it is not non-stick.

If you use yours a lot, the lifetime of the pans can be pretty short, as others have noted. A good thick TFal (they have ranges from think to thicker) can work just fine and is usually always in stock at TJ Maxx/Home Goods; I use the Zwilling Spirit line (ceramic Thermolon coating), but am careful with high heat and avoid sprays. I use it primarily for eggs and fish. It's a bit thicker than is typical (3mm).

I agree about not buying expensive. Sam's has a very good inexpensive restaurant line that I use, in the area where they have restaurant supplies. Also I often see good cookware at Marshall's at very good prices.

We have a white enamel coated Aeternum by Bialetti, about $25 on Amazon although ours was in a box we bought at auction.

If I'm making eggs for breakfast I use my old Griswold cast iron, I love it. Elery, however, will always reach for that white enameled Aeternum. It cleans up nicely and I haven't been able to ruin it yet, even with a metal turner.

Annie

My non stick are Scanpan and not inexpensive. Purchased on sale of course, I rarely pay full price for anything and bargain shop for my kitchen along with everything else ;0) Those I have now are years old, no wear or scratches but I use only nylon or wooden utensils in them.

I've used the $20 Costco skillets too, and those will show wear. Keep the nice heavy lid if retiring the Costco pan, it's surprising how many other brand large skillet it will fit and not all pans are sold with lids. That Costco lid even fits one of my pressure cookers allowing me to use it for a water bath canner ;0)

I also disagree about buying a cheap pan. I'm in love with my LeCreuset NON STICK skillets. They're heavy enough, but still lightweight compared to their enamelware. They are extremely durable and there's no chance of the finish flaking off. I bought them at the Le Creuset Outlet stores and I'd quickly replace them if necessary. I also have some random Cuisinart skillets, which are ok, but show wear. Agree with Morz about keeping all lids. But the Le Creuset do have lids available- although not certain if I paid extra or they were included.

Compumom, we have a stack of enameled Le Creuset cast iron and they are heavy and cumbersome I seldom use them, but they're really pretty sitting on the shelf, LOL. I do use the Le Creuset dutch oven sometimes but like the shape of my cheap $20 cast iron enameled brasier better.

I didn't even know that Le Creuset made non stick, although I do have some of their pottery type pans and some other, much lighter weight pans which I always thought were just enameled but not non-stick.

Annie

I like non-stick pans with a thick layer of aluminum on the bottom, for even heating. I also need induction capable, so I use Ikea's Oumbarlig. My family isn't careful enough to splurge in this category. They've lasted a few years, so far, and look to last quite a few more.

Here's the new report from Serious Eats. In summary, the best pans are the cheap ones.

https://www.seriouseats.com/2017/02/why-cheap-nonstick-skillets-are-best.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ke1030&utm_content=ke1030+CID_a643d94cc65f607ce2eea1469d319a08&utm_source=Email%20campaign&utm_term=go%20cheap

I have been using a Pioneer Woman one from Walmart. Still good after 2 years. Cheap enough.

We recently purchased a set of Heritage the Rock cookware. We just love it!

I left DH in the housewares department at Bloomies the other evening while I shopped for kid's clothes. When I returned he was pointing out ceramic coated and titanium coated nonstick pans. I wish I could recall the names, but they certainly were much more expensive than my Le Creuset. They did look like good pans, but more expensive.