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"A few hundred more"? Hey, an induction‑ready Ikea pot costs under $10. And you might be surprised that your old fancy pots might be already compatible. My nearly 15‑year old fancy set certainly was. Even the 60‑year old enamel pot first used by my grandma is...
ROTFLMAO. Yeah. You cook your meals in that pot ... exclusively(?) ... and tell me how that goes for you. I can only assume you are either joking or that you don't actually enjoy cooking. Quality cookware isn't cheap.

This may surprise you, but what is compatible on induction stoves (and what isn't) is not a mystery. We know exactly how they work. As such, I know exactly what compatible cookware I have and what would need to be replaced. And replacement ain't happening for $10 at Ikea.

But beyond cost, to me a stove that doesn't actually get hot is stupid. I use my stove for all sorts of arbitrary heating tasks - could be an Erlenmeyer flask with a dye solution, could be a tortilla. With an induction stove, you'll just be standing there with a dumb look on your face.

You guys are all working with a false dichotomy; pretending like the only alternative to inductive stoves is gas. I haven't had a gas stove for over two decades.

I'll stick with radiant heat, thanks.
 
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