11 years ago we bought our first set of Millinium Non-Stick Farberware pots and pans. I took very good care of them. I never put them in the dishwasher and before I used them I conditioned them. Several of the pans, the ones I used most frequently, started to peel and my sauce pan even warped and the lid wouldn't fit properly. I returned them to Farberware and was given a whole new set. The set was a little different; however, all the pans were the same size as the other set. Within months, that set started to do the same thing. I was not happy and felt like you're feeling now. What is the best set to buy. I could have returned them to Farberware for yet another set, but I decided this probably was harmful to cook with.
Last summer when staying in a vacation house, I used the pots and pans that were there. They had stainless steel. I fell in love with this set. I bought my own set. It's the Cuisinart set. I got it at SAMS. I think it's the best deal you can get. I love cooking on these pots and pans, and the clean up isn't as bad as I thought it would be. It's really quite easy! Also, I can put these pots and pans in the dishwasher and they clean up great! I have a big family and I cook a lot. Just wanted to share my own experience.
Good Luck with your decision.