Two pans arrived sans the "Domed Cover," one even had the handle pushed through the box end. Amazon quickly had a (third) complete, undamaged, replacement at my door. Factory packaging doubles as shipping container...plan on needing another box if this is to be a gift.
I own the $24.99, lidless, version; it heats evenly, no problem with food sticking, easy to clean...however, the cookie sheet I sometimes use as a lid can't compete with look of this pan's domed cover!

Super price on highest quality pan. Easier clean-up than the "non-stick" pan we had been using.

This was perfect. I use the Pan all the time and is easy to clean. Great price too.

GREAT ON THE STOVE AND GREAT IN THE OVEN. EASY ON THE NERVES TO CLEAN. WHAT MORE CAN BE SAID. AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE TO USE FOR MOST DISHES.

This thing is beautiful and cooks like a dream. I used it for the first time the other night to saute ground elk and chorizo sausage w/vegies over medium heat for a stuffed pepper recipe. The meat cooked evenly edge to edge without sticking and without a lot of attention stirring it. What little tarnishing was left after scrubbing with soap and water (hey, my very expensive All-Clad skillet has the same problem) was removed in seconds with Barkeeper's Friend and a sponge. With features like stay-cool handles, solid construction and an outrageously elegant look, it's hard to believe this thing only cost $30 and ships for free.

Note: the picture above doesn't do it justice. The pan has a mirror finish.

I am delighted with the Cuisinart Chef's Classic 12-inch Everything Pan. The quality of the pan is outstanding, both in appearance and construction. It heats up quickly, cooks well on low heat, and is easy to clean up. It truly lives up to its reputation! I expect to purchase other pans from this line in the future.

I love this pan. It is heavy, it heats evenly, cleans up nicely (especially if you soak it or use Bar Keeper's Friend) and it great to have in the kitchen. $29 is a wonderful price for this pan---much more affordable than All-Clad.

I've had this pan for several months now, and love it. I find myself picking it up much more often than my good non-stick skillets. The pan heats quickly and heat distribution over the bottom is even. You can get a really nice fond when browning meats and deglaze into tasty sauces. (A technique that doesn't work well with Teflon.) It also handles a good pan-fry. It is a little too heavy for me to flip sauteeing veggies, but it should be heavy for its size. One thing to note is that I thought the sides were almost alarmingly thin when I took it out of the box. (Perhaps this is why it is so affordable.) However, this doesn't seem to affect anything. The sides are shaped perfectly for simmering sauces and the pan is deep enough for braising chicken. It really is dishwasher safe too. A great buy.

I cannot tell you how much more fun it is to cook in my kitchen now that I have pans like this one to use....it heats up fast, cooks evenly, cleans easily, and looks really darn impressive too

Perfect size, perfect materials, easy clean up! What more can I say? This pan is money well spent for the serious, or even semi-serious, cook. And it's pretty. (what can I say, I'm a girl)

Great gift for the cook in the family (not Mother's Day or Anniversaries, guys - more Christmas or Birthday).

A lovely medium to heavy weight pan. Cleans up like a dream (Use low heat). Cuisinart Chef's Classic seems (unlike Calphalon) to have overcome the 'Made in China 'curse'.

(09/15 Update): I recently purchased the highly rated 5 1/2 Qt. saute pan with helper handle (currently on sale for about $28). The dome lid from the 12" 'Everything' pan fits the saute pan perfectly, converting it to a more-than-adequate dutch oven.

I recently purchased this item from Amazon (on sale for $24.99) and I couldn't be happier!

Not only is the quality very high (something I've come to expect from Cuisinart), but it's large enough to hold a full pound of cooked pasta and toss it with meat and sauce to make food for a family of four!

Now, I didn't cook the pasta in this pan, but I browned the meat and warmed the sauce in it, and then I threw the cooked pasta on top. It worked marvelously.

Also, the lid is really wonderful because of the nice tight fit. I was making pseudo-fajitas the other night (well, they weren't really authentic fajitas, but its the best I could do on short notice) and the lid sealed quite nicely on top, keeping the liquids from evaporating away too quickly. There is, of course, some steam/vapor that will escape, but you won't see the lid clattering around as steam escapes every which way. It really is the perfect lid for the pan. The fact that it's domed is nice too, in case you want to put some sort of roast in there or something.

Overall, I'm giving it 5/5 stars, and I'd probably buy it even at twice the price!

I have purchased almost all of the pieces of Cuisinart Chef's Classic available on amazon. I started buying them to replace an older set of farberware. I love all of the pans...they are versatile with even cooking and heat conduction and they clean up beautifully. If a few spots develop, just a little bit of white vinegar shines them like new. I highly recommend this pan and ALL the Chef's Classic line.

This pan is heavy yet awesome. I bought this pan, a 4 qt saucepan, a 3 qt saucepan, and a 5 1/2 qt saute pan. I bought all four on one order but all arrived in different boxes, in different conditions and from different shipping companies. The 5-1/2 qt saute pan was shipped via FedEx in the Cuisinart box with one end resealed with a piece of cardboard and lots of tape - the helper handle of the pan was the tiniest bit scratched. The saucepans were put in an amazon box and shipped via UPS perfectly. The Everything pan was shipped via a weirldy named shipping company that FedEx uses and was fine. 5 stars on the pans, but 1 1/2 stars for Amazon. This is the first time of the hundreds of items and times that I have used Amazon that I was not very happy with the way things were shipped.

Nice pan, good looking, heavy, easy to wash. good price. i bought 2. easy to cook. thermal transfear throughout the pan.

I bought this pan about two months ago as I was making the switch from non-stick pans to ones that are stainless steel. This one was on sale at Amazon and had good reviews so I picked one up. I also got a Calphalon and a third brand pan (three different sizes, all stainless steel, three different stores) and I have to say this Cuisinart is the best. It has a beautiful shiny surface that requires very little effort to clean. Compared with the tri-ply Calphalon omlette pan I got, the Cuisinart has a mirror finish, while the Calphalon takes a little more effort and soaking to clean. The third brand, I can't recall the name, but it looked to be constructed with concentric rings, like it had been forged, and everything in the world sticks to it. I am currently shopping for a replacement for that one, it's too much work.

The Cuisinart weighs quite a bit as it is a large pan but has a convenient handle on the opposite end to help maneuver it. The lid forms a vacuum with the pan if you leave it on after turning off the heat which keeps food warm and prevents it from drying out. The heat seems to spread fairly uniformly, I use gas, and have had no particular hot spots in the pan.

We have really hard water in our neighborhood and still I have yet to see any spots develop on the mirror finish of the lid, either. This is a wonderful pan, great if you are used to non-stick as food doesn't seem to stick in it as much as other stainless steel pans. The worst sticking so far was released by putting the pan with a little water in it on the stove and letting it sit on "low" for a couple of minutes. The stuck food wiped right off after that.

You won't regret this purchase!

I just received this pan via UPS. It arrived quickly from Amazon, which thrills me since I can hardly wait to use it. It is GORGEOUS. My kids and I were fully entertained for the fact that we could pull silly faces at each other in the fabulous mirror-like surface. It is larger than I anticipated, and certainly more solid. The shine is so smooth that I worry about scratching away its beauty (I have been known to be rough on pans). The manufacturer suggests not using metal utensils as it can scratch the sheen, but it says that this will in no way affect the cooking qualities of the pan. Also suggested is to not use lemon dish soap or any metal scouring pads. It is dishwasher safe, but warns against a "poorly-loaded" dishwasher as flying objects might scratch the pan. Another reviewer said she felt like she was on a cooking show with her exquisite pan. I can see how this would be. I am looking forward to using it, and pulling faces at myself in the reflection as I cook. :-)

I was hoping "Everything Pan" would mean acceptable substitute for a wok when needed. Nope.

You have to cook at VERY low heat (at least on my electric range)) to keep things from burning. Allow it a longer time to warm up to a lower heat than you are used to. It retains heat, so the slow way to go is better.

Due to heavyweight heat retention properties, don't just remove your pot from the burner, remove your food from the pan.

This pan is fabulous, but if you're used to cooking with cheaper cookware (which I was), you need to be mindful of how heavy and large this pan is. If you always cook for just one or two, you might want to consider a smaller pan. There's a REASON why there's a second chef's handle on this baby - save yourself a mishap and use it! Last night I made a family-sized portion of pan-roasted chicken and forgot to use the chef's handle as I removed the pan from the oven. I promptly dumped most of the pan juices right on the bottom of my oven (but luckily saved the chicken, onions, and mushrooms before they slid out!) and had a smoke-filled house the rest of the night. That was totally due to my carelessness and had nothing to do with the pan's design. That chicken was awesome! This morning I seared a roast in the pan before popping the roast in my slow cooker. The pan has nice even heat distribution, cleans up in a snap, and is gorgeous to boot. This is my second Cuisanart pan. My first was a 2-qt. saute pan bought 10 years ago that still looks and performs like new. Buy this "everything" pan - you won't regret it!

If you have a non-stick set this pan is a must. You can brown with this much better, and with the high lid you can even do a large roast then go straight to the oven. Nice heavy pan.

I am so delighted with my brand new everyday pan. It is no longer new; however, you'd never guess that I cooked the absolute best stuff in it today. You might be able to find others for a greater price but none is better. The weight and balance are perfect. It cleans as if it were silicone. I have several other everyday pans and each has taken a back seat to this one. It is simply thes BEST.

I bought this pan as a gift for a friend. I was so blown away by the quality, that I order another one for myself. I love this pan. Don't hesitate! Buy now!

I just received this yesterday. First of all, it's a vision of beauty and elegance. Very sturdy and heavy, not flimsy at all. I just used it this morning to braise a meat and saute onions to throw in the crockpot. Deglazing made me feel like I should have been on a cooking show. This is probably the best cooking investment I've made yet!!! Buy it. You won't be sorry in the least!

This pan is a little large and heavy, but makes up for it's bulk by searing everything perfectly, and taking the place of my wok. It also doubles as a crepe pan, which comes in handy about twice a year. I end up using my saute pan more often, but this is a good back-up pan, as well as my primary pan for large cuts of meat.

To the reviewer wanting to remove a stain from this pan. Try Bar Keepers Friend, it is highly recommended for stainless steel products.

I understand why the first reviewer was confused the picture shown makes the pan look like it has a non-stick surface. I'm thrilled with the performance and the price. This is one of my first higher quality stainless steel pans. Unfourtunately, the very first time iIused it I burned some oil in it and have already left a hard to remove burn stain. If anyone has a solution please let me know.

This pan is typical of Cuisinart quality. Weighty and well made, it cooks evenly and has a professional look. It cleans up easily and is an excellent value. To the reviewer who complained about the "non-stick" not working...this is NOT a non-stick pan.

I have had this pan for a month now, and I am pleased with it. Perfect for sauteing steaks, chicken breasts, pork etc... on the stovetop, or pan-grilling over high heat and finishing in the oven. Also good for skillet dinners. A must have. "The Best Recipe" cookbook is also a must have.

I got the Cuisinart Classic cookware for christmas and I absolutely love it. I made grilled cheese on this pan and they were the best we've ever had. They cooked evenly and browned to a nice crisp finish. No sogginess like when I use my non-stick pans. I like this pan so much I'm getting another!!

This is a great pan, a little butter and my eggs come out great, better than great, every time! I noticed the last reviewer said that the nonstick coating on this pan isn't very good and her eggs stick. Well the nonstick coating isn't bad, it just isn't there! This is not a nonstick pan, silly!

When you cook a lot sometimes you want nonstick, ususally for things like eggs (unless you like lots of butter :), but you want a plain old pan for things like searing and getting pans super hot which could destroy a nonstick coating.

As usual this pan is WAY above average, thanks to Cuisinart's legendary quality. You can spend lots more on All-Clad or Calphalon (both awesome brands) but this cuisinart pan gets it done, everytime. Everytime.

I purchased a bunch of Cuisinart pans to replace some aged Cephalon. I generally love Cuisinart appliances and read uniformly good reviews.

I do very fancy cooking but the ultimate test in always eggs. These pans do not heat evenly, they smoke and their 'nonstick' is not great. I have pans from Wallmart, I can't remember the brand, in my vacation house and they are better than these.