Durability — "When compared to other types of traditional nonstick pan and cookware materials like stainless steel cookware or Teflon cookware; ceramic cookware generally has a much shorter lifespan. Average ceramic cookware will last for about a year, whereas quality ceramics can last for up to 3 years when well taken care of. The main reason ceramic cookware may need to be thrown out is that it loses its nonstick coating." * "High temperatures, cooking sprays and rough cleaning can slowly cause the coating to deteriorate. " * NYTimes: "How nonstick spray can ruin nonstick pans"