This is my second purchase of a Scanpan 8" skillet. The first didn't last very long. Coating was compromised after about 6 months. It was purchased with a greater compliment of pans including other skillets and lids. Still have the rest of the components and happy with them. I've tried no less than 10 other 8" skillets since tossing the degraded Scanpan. None of which has held up to the daily use my skillet goes through. I am hoping that this one will serve me longer than the first. I believe quality is worth paying extra for but not at the expense of waste.