Registering for Cookware

BNBride60 Posted: Sep 11, 2007 09:32 PM

Registering for Cookware

Is it better to register for a cookware set or for individual pots and pans? The set seems so much more economical, but it seems kinda presumptuous to think that one person will buy you the entire set. What do you guys think?

kslmbuggie Posted: Sep 11, 2007 09:36 PM

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I'd register for the set...someone will get it, especially someone in your immediate family.

I am in the same boat, I want the Rachel Ray pot & knive sets, im not skimping on those!!!

DiamondPipa Posted: Sep 11, 2007 09:39 PM

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omg i'm having the same problem! I feel horrible putting a $500 set of pots and pans for someone to buy for me!!!!

amytee Posted: Sep 11, 2007 09:40 PM

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I think it's better to go with a set. I think the individual pieces can be soooo much more expensive. I registered for a cuisinart set (and we ended up getting it)....not cheap, but not too too expensive either, so I guess it just depends.

SoontobeMrsMc Posted: Sep 11, 2007 10:32 PM

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I felt the same way.... But I ended up going with the set. I was told that expensive items like that are typically purchased by an immediate family member OR by a group of people (like a few coworkers-everyone chips in). HTH

SoontobeMrsMc Posted: Sep 11, 2007 10:36 PM

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Oh and we are registered at a couple places but we loved Bed Bath & Beyond in Westbury. The woman we met with actually brought a mini-table around with us. As we bought our everyday stuff, she set it up on the table. She even put down a table cloth and napkins to match. So it was nice to see everything set up (all plates, silverware, cup, table cloth, napkins, candles, etc...). She did the same for our good china too. It was really helpful to see it all set up as we did it.

emcheung Posted: Sep 11, 2007 10:37 PM

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i registered for a set and then added on with extra sauce pots, wok, etc... someone will chip in for it.

danniegirl Posted: Sep 11, 2007 10:47 PM

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We registered for the set and then added any additonal pieces we liked - usually a close family member will buy you the entire set. worst case scenerio, if no one buys if for you - you can get a discount as long as it is on your registry at some places!

Mich0621 Posted: Sep 11, 2007 11:45 PM

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You can do both-some people pool in and get the whole set...

Wanna laugh Jess? I got a beautiful 10 piece Emeril Ware by All Clad set-from earning points by researching on Westlaw!!! Do they still do that? I remember they had a great rewards catalogue and nice home stuff-I know with a journal, you probably have tons of research to do, and its better than not using points or getting something useless!

ratherbealeper Posted: Sep 11, 2007 11:56 PM

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i agree with the ladies... it wont look presumptious and if someone is looking to drop $500 its better than them having to buy about 85 towels.

Its good for a group of friends, bridal party, cousins etc to all chip in and get something kickass.

TattooAnkh Posted: Sep 12, 2007 01:59 AM

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Register for it! We did, and I am so excited because my FMIL got it for us (we talked her out of throwing us a RD, and she wanted to do something special off the registry instead).

blkbently05 Posted: Sep 12, 2007 08:08 AM

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we registered for the big caphlon set and actually got it...I just took it out of the box yesterday and love it!!!! sooo I am saying go for it!!!!

cncoso Posted: Sep 12, 2007 08:25 AM

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I went with the set! And someone already bought it for me (I'm a peeker!!!)
But most showers I went to the bride always gets her pots!!!

LeslieMike Posted: Sep 12, 2007 08:45 AM

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Posted by blkbently05

we registered for the big caphlon set and actually got it...I just took it out of the box yesterday and love it!!!! sooo I am saying go for it!!!!

Thats what I want! I hope someone gets it!!! haha

rkl1130 Posted: Sep 12, 2007 08:50 AM

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I'd say register for the set. Someone will buy it or people will chip in to get it for you. Sometimes buying individual pieces can be more costly--the set will give you a good start.

Ana and Darryl Posted: Sep 12, 2007 09:29 AM

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I agree with getting the set. In the end its more economical. We registered for the set and a few separate pieces.

I know that a family member would pick that up. its good to have a range of items on your registry to give people options. I think they have a guide when you register of the price range and how many items between that range you should register for.

Nina_m74 Posted: Sep 12, 2007 09:44 AM

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I registered for a set and also individual items that were not included in the set, like an egg poaching pan, and an extra 2 qt pot because I use it alot.

I think as long as you have a range of prices on your registry your guests wil be happy.

GinaZ Posted: Sep 12, 2007 09:46 AM

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I did individual pieces cus I wanted certain things from certain brands. And I think Im more likly to get them that way as sets can be more than $500 and I doubt anyone would buy something that expensive for me.