Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I read all the glowing reviews of this pan. How could anything be that good. Well, I'm here to attest that it is just that good at what it does, which is to cook almost anything perfectly. I'm staying in a hotel, out of town on business and got tired of take out food quickly. I happened upon this pan on Amazon and bought one of the "used like new" models for 24.00. Well it wasn't "like new" but it was new. Brand new in the package never opened new. I actually thought if it had been lightly used it would already be seasoned and save me the trouble. I had some carrots and some packets of olive oil that were left over from a take out sub sandwich. In the pan they went. Four minutes later I was snacking on the most perfectly grilled sweetest baby carrots you could imagine. Next I got a ribeye, some mushrooms and a Vidalia onion. Three minutes on each side and the steak was medium rare with awesome grill marks that looked like it came off of a flame grill. The onions were lightly browned and the mushrooms were perfect. No smoke in the room and cleaning this pan was a simple wipe out with a damp cloth. Unbelievable! I'm going to do a pork roast next. I'll keep you informed. The pan could be a little heavier, it's cast aluminum but that's why it heats so quickly and evenly. The plastic frame is a bit thin but this thing is 30.00, not 90 or more like the big boys. It's 3-1/2 quarts which is more than enough room for a five pound pot roast or a pot of beef stew to feed a family of five, no problem. Get one! You won't be disappointed. UPDATE!! Well, I bought another one for my friend who lives alone and hasn't been eating very healthy meals because cooking and cleanup is too much trouble. Hah! Not when one pan cooks all things perfectly and wipes clean. Add a Chinette paper plate and you're done.