Overpriced Cookware

Why is it that cookware is so darn expensive. I understand that there are different kinds of cookware and materials and surfaces and metals and all that other crap, but why is it that a single pan can cost hundreds of dollars. Are these pans made of gold or something? Anodized, Non-anodized, teflon, cast iron, aluminum. Too many options, too many choices, too much money. You want to know what I want, it's simple, an inexpensive pan that can cook anything. Sounds easy, right? Well apparently not, because now they have specific pans, to cook specific foods. The whole thing is getting out of hand. I enjoy cooking, but a set of pots and pans, should not cost two months salary.

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