I saw two 12" non-stick pans at JCPenney, in their "Cooks" line which is the JCPenney house brand. One pan is hard-anodized, and one is tri-ply. The price is great for either of them. Both pans had stickers that said "Whitford Eclipse coating", which I know is just another company's version of Dupont's teflon. But I did a little research, and some blogs and reviews said that the Whitford Eclipse is somewhat superior to Dupont's. I am not expecting years of use; but a couple of years would be nice, and also even heating/cooking would be good too. So I was wondering if anyone has either of these pans (linked below), and could give me feedback. Also, would one of these pans be a better choice than the other?

(Please, no discussions on the dangers of non-stick coatings, or the superiority of cast iron. I have read those other threads. I just want feedback on these non-stick pans, or any other non-stick pans that are reasonably priced. Thanks.)

JCPenney's 12" Tri-ply Nonstick Pan

JCPenney's 12" Hard Anodized Skillet

It has held up and doesn't have chips or scratches, but I have noticed that it does have some streaking marks that seem to be from the non-metal utensils. I have discovered that some plastic (non-silicon) type utensils are rough on the edges and can make marks or scratches on the non-stick, so have tried to be careful when purchasing any new utensils to use on the non-stick.

I like the weight of the pan and the handle and so far it has worked well for the purpose intended.

The 10" pan size is actually more practical, since I use it more frequently. But I am glad to have the 12" size for those times I have a big amount for the pan. Having now used both the Circulon and the Tri-Ply non-stick, I'd say the Tri-Ply is slightly preferable. Mostly for cleaning; they both cook equally well. The Circulon, with its tiny ridges (that help with the non-stick ability) is a slightly bit harder to clean cause you have to make sure all the ridges are clean. It's not a big deal, maybe another 30-45 seconds of cleaning over the Tri-Ply nonstick.

Hope my post helps anyone else looking for non-stick pans that are inexpensive but still cook well. I know there is another thread on this Forum where someone doesn't like their T-Fal nonstick. I saw those T-Fals in the store, and felt they were really lightweight, compared to other pans in that same price ballpark. I am glad I chose the JC Penney's Cooks Tri-Ply, and would recommend it.