Originally Posted by
slawecki
the replacement cooktop we got is has induction heating. the only pot we had that would work was the cast iron skillet. so, all the designer cookware went out, and we bought new induction comparable cookware.
stuff is expensive, even from marshals. if you think you may upgrade to induction,, buy comparable cookware
We went through the same process about 7 years ago. Got rid of our old anodized Calphalon and replaced it with stainless All Clad. The key is that the cookware needs to be constructed with some iron. The test is easy, if a magnet firmly sticks to the bottom of the pan it works with induction.