Hi Claus,
The difference in the United States is the dominance of All Clad–both on the ground and online. Ebay typically lists about 3000 All Clad items at any one time–including very specialized pieces. All Clad also has very regular “seconds” sales online.
When I first started with induction, I was able to purchase two 10" D5 pans–one nonstick and the other SS with one globular lid for about $130–which I still use on a regular basis. I followed this with a set of very nice hand tools, and a number of other pots and pans–all at very good prices. Among my more recent finds was my 2 qt. coppercore saucier–which is a real joy to use (and look at).
Many users here have had All Clad products for decades. They last for a long time.
Even though they have an extensive collection of product lines, All Clad is only one product among a bigger portfolio. Very inexpensive pans like T-fal can be bought at the All Clad sales. They also have tea pots, toaster, pressure cookers, and other cook’s tools: even a pretty good All Clad line of kitchen knives
