As any chef will tell you, using quality cookware is no different than using a quality set of tools in any other profession. Club aluminum cookware is one such set of tools and is a legacy brand prized by cooks and enthusiasts alike for its durability and collectability. Although original Club aluminum cookware is no longer manufactured, individual pieces are still available to those willing to search them out.

History and Significance

The Club Aluminum Company was founded in 1923 as a manufacturer of aluminum utensils that were sold door to door. Employing a sales strategy similar to modern Tupperware parties, Club Aluminum salesmen encouraged homemakers to host informal parties at which guests were invited to use and buy Club Aluminum products. The company was hit hard by the Great Depression, but thrived afterward and continued to offer a full line of cookware products that were valued for their heavy construction, wide selection of colors and durability.

Availability

Although the manufacture of original Club Aluminum pieces stopped in 1990, there are several valuable resources for locating both whole sets and individual pieces. Bonanzle, at bonanzle.com, is an online marketplace where individuals and retailers offer a wide variety of items for sale, including Club Aluminum pieces. A typical listing on Bonanzle offers large, high quality pictures of the available cookware and the ability to contact the seller with any questions about the pieces. Payment methods accepted by sellers on Bonanzle vary, but the most common are PayPal, Google Checkout, money orders and major credit cards. Another option is Classic Kitchens and More, located at classickitchensandmore.com. Classic Kitchens offers a number of pieces as well, although there are a few disadvantages to note: Its inventory of Club Aluminum is smaller than that of Bonanzle, and to purchase items it's necessary to create an account that includes personal information such as a home address and phone number. It may be well worth this inconvenience, however, if they have a particular piece of cookware that's unavailable elsewhere. The most valuable resource for finding Club Aluminum Cookware is eBay, located online at ebay.com. The variety and number of pieces found here is the largest by far, and convenience is an advantage as well. There are two ways to purchase items: engaging in an auction or choosing between a "Buy it Now" or "Best Offer" option. Listings typically include pictures and detailed descriptions of the items and the opportunity to contact the sellers for more information. Here again common payment options include PayPal and money orders.

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