We have Paderno as well. The annual factory sale here was a regular event for us until we had all we needed. Our first ones were wedding gifts 17 years ago and those items are still as good as new.
Very good heat transfer. We were used to cheaper pots before that and had to get used to the fact that you need not (nor should you) turn the heat up as high. For a couple of days we were disappointed as we mistakenly though they were bad for sticking but we quickly realized it was our fault. Once we stopped turning the burners to Max all the time, they were great.
