re: Looking for new cookware.

I'm a big fan of piecemeal sets...I've got one all-clad skillet, several cast-iron pieces, a Mauviel saucier and an enameled dutch oven (can't quite bring myself to pay for a Staub or a Le Creuset yet). Same thing with knives. If you're looking for individual pieces, there's a store called bonton that has coupons for $50/$100 purchases pretty regularly which, although initially overpriced, makes them as cheap as the All-Clad seconds are typically.

I would do individual pieces and wouldn't hesitate to check out ebay for some. I have tried to sell some Mauviel cookware on there before and was shocked at how low the prices were, so not great for a seller but there are deals to be had on cookware there if you're a buyer.

**Edited to add right now bonton.com has a 12" fry pan w/lid for $85 after coupon code; amazon is $107 for reference**