Michael

This is the set of SS cook that i bought

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Ano...95/product.html

It isn't ridiculously priced and is good quality.. I would say "near" to what All-clad is. The Sur la table stuff is nice as well, i have a couple pieces from them also. For the money, i think the set i got from overstock is one of the best values. The handel's are riveted on, which you said you would rather not have. However, i have never had an issue cleaning them they don't take any more time to clean than my other cookware.. Actually in some regards SS is easier.. If something gets baked on.. you can just use some SS buffing compound and it "magically" disappears. The handles are also big enough that they feel good in ones hands.

I have had the above cookware for 7 years now, and they are still in very good condition. I think for the price i got a heck of a deal... While they are admittedly not quite as good as all-clad, i would say they are 80-90% of the quality of all-clad, at a MUCH lower price point...