520983 Tue May 20 09:20:10 -0700 2008 2 41 Cookware 0 3704834 For some, it might be a no brainer. I was presented a All-Clad LTD 3qt. saute pan deal couple days ago and I am having a hard time deciding. It's a All-Clad LTD 3qt. saute pan with minor irregularity (whatever that means, because I can't tell any difference). It measures 11" wide and 3" deep. Interestingly, it can almost fit about 3.5qt. of liquid. The aluminum layer is measured about 4MM thick. Anyway, the price is under $100. I am attempted but not decided. I would like to have a 5qt. but there is currently no such deal, and even there is a deal in the future, I won't know how pricy it will be. So, I was looking at my two racks of cookware in the basement, and asking myself, do I really need this saute pan? If in the future I find another deal on a 5qt. pieice, will I regret on this 3qt. pan? Tue May 20 09:20:13 -0700 2008 79036 RunBe4UFly 1 3704912 a lot will depend on how many people you typically cook for. a 3 quart is generally fine for up to 3 people. If you cook for more than that many people a lot, you might want to wait. Ironically, it seems that the larger sizes are often no more expensive than the smaller ones. Tue May 20 09:35:51 -0700 2008 3704834 74192 chuckl 1 3705408 I have a 3qt MC2 sauté and I love it. AllClad makes a 4 and then a 6 qt sauté, but the 6qt. tend to be a little big for home kitchens or for cooking for less than the Brady bunch. I'm sure you would not have a problem if you wanted to swap it for a 4qt. Tue May 20 11:22:37 -0700 2008 3704834 22220 Kelli2006