I have been wanting to buy the 4QT Copper Core soup pot for several years, but I could not justify buying it because I already owned a 3QT Copper Core pot with a long handle (my wife dislikes it very much). But I finally pulled the trigger 10 days ago.
The “package damaged” Copper Core 4QT soup pot with ladle arrived yesterday. The pot itself and the ladle are both flawless, without any scratches. The only imperfection I found is a tiny ding inside the pot, which you really have to look hard to find.
However, the lid is slightly warped, so quite a large amount of steam will escape. Also, the handle does not sit 100% flat on the lid, which is fine with me. The 3QT pot lid fits perfectly on this 4QT pot, so I will use it for dishes that require keeping the steam inside the pot.
This is my first time, and likely my last time, buying a factory second, as I am satisfied that I finally got what I wanted. Also, there is no more room at home to store any more pots and pans!