As I have posted here several times, whether I am thinking buying almost anything, books, music, electronics, kitchen stuff, I go to Amazon.com to check out the customer reviews. I often end up buying there since the prices are usually good and many things qualify for free shipping. If you aren't in a town with big store, you can use Target or Macy's online to compare prices.
here is link to start with--
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I too have a pretty good bunch of cast iron pieces and one or two of most of the brands you mention. I bought two Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday pans. I do not have any of their tri ply SS, but you can click on those and read reviews and then put the other brands in the search.
I have an AllClad dutch oven, two larger sauce pans and a covered frying pan, never liked to idea of sets much, have some ancient small Revere Ware pieces. A off brand stainless pasta pot with strainer. A gorgeous Cuisnart covered casserole type pan. A Cuisnart roasting pan with rack.
Have fun shopping and
Happy Holidays,
Nan