Fissler, Mauviel, All-Clad and Demeyere are some of the better constructed pans out there.
Bang for the buck, the Cuisinart Chef Classic line is pretty darn good, as is the Kirkland/Costco stainless steel set.
I usually buy one inexpensive non-stick skillet knowing that it's going to be tossed in three to six months.
If you are going to purchase a cast iron pan, I'd recommend that you take a look at the nickle plated ones.
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