On 10/27/2017 9:40 AM, notbob wrote:
> I did it!
>
> I bought another cheapo skillet from Wally-World. It's a
> 9.5 inch Mainstays. Cost all of $6USD and the 'non-stick' coating is
> waaay better than anything made by "T-Fal", which WW also carries a
> line of.
>
> At 3X the cost and half the "non-stick"-iness, I say NAY on the T-Fal
> stuff. Anywho, bought the extra Mainstay cuz I usta have a 12"
> Mainstay, but WW didn't have 'em when I was there so bought a T-Fal.
> Major mistake, in which I hadda return the T-Fal fer being too crappy.
>
> So, now I have two(2) 9.5" Mainstays. One fer everyday use and
> another fer back-up.
>
> I use zero metal and still add oil. I got a back-up skillet cuz the
> outside finish gets to be all crapped-up from "hob plaque".
>
> nb
>
I had a "Wearever" non stick from Wal Mart that handily outlasted my
much spendier Calpahalon non sticks.

Then again Calphalon offers a free replacement policy which I have
availed myself of with glee.