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Aug 1 12:00 UTC 2004

Stainless steel pans are supposed to see signs of use.  Unlike non-stick,
it's a sign they are used by a real cook (who would mostly avoid non-stick
to begin with).  Maybe it's just a "car" thing, that the first ding is
the worst.  Over the next 20 years that pan will take on a patina.  My
advice, don't worry about it, instead, feel easier about taking it out
for some real cooking.