T.F.
I LOVE LOVE my Stainless All-Clad. I bought the higher end one and it is SO worth it. I've had it over 6 yrs and it all still looks new. It is pricey but worth it. I 'aid about $120 for a small saucepan and then I paid over $600 for a set with 6 in it which I though was a steal.
My mom has a stainless set (Saladmaster) she bought when I was a baby and she still uses it and it still looks new.
I also LOVE my cast iron and i use it a lot as well. There is nothing like a well seasoned cast iron pot!
Good luck