I too was scammed by Colorado Prime and purchased these pots, however, I must say I have using them for over 18 years and they are like brand new.  My handles are in very good condition because I only use them when I want to drain something, otherwise I do not use the handles.  My husband left a hotdog cooking in the next to the smallest pot and it ran dry and started smoking.  I still have the imprint of the two hotdogs in the bottom of the pot, however, it did not affect he use of the pot.

Overall, I am very pleased with these pots.

Suzanne LoPresti, Dunedin, FL