Positive
+ Space saving and pactical with folding pot and lid handles
+ Good quality non stick material
+ Glass lids so you can see inside without lifting the pot (Especially good for watching popcorn pop)
+ Lightweight
+ Fair price
+ Excellent customer service
Negatives
- Since they 're not steel, the pots do not hold Their shape as well and steam starts escaping from the sides of the lid. (They can be bent back into shape fairly Easily.)
- Handles Could be more stable.
After 2 years, one of the biggest pot handle broke and no longer stays fixed in place. I could quietly use the pot, but it what Dangerous When tipping hot water out of a pot of spaghetti for example. I contacted Ballarini, sent a photo and receipt and within no time They sent me a replacement pot. I was impressed with the very helpful and polite customer service.
All in all, while thesis pots are not perfect, I would buy them again. They are practical around the house, look good and we love using our pots When camping in our VW bus with our son, instead of having to have a separate set of pots for our outdoor activities.