I began collecting Visions a few months ago, I've been hitting the thrift stores, like Goodwill and Salvation Army. Yesterday I found two of the larger sauce pans, with lids, and previously I had found a smaller sauce pan with lid, two small and a medium frying pans (no lids for the frying pans).

So, my suggestion, aside from eBay, is check the local thrift shops. You never know what you'll find there.

One of the reasons that the manufacturer discontinued production, I've heard, is that the U.S. government told the manufacturer to stop making them. Apparently, recreational-drug makers of metaphetamines, acids, etc., used to concoct and cook their drugs (made with a wide variety of corrosive chemicals) in large quantities using VisionWare pots, and then they used CorningWare after VisionWare was discontinued. You may notice that, currently, the manufacturer of CorningWare states and stamps on the bottom of the Corning pots that they cannot be used on stovetop (they can be used in microwaves, ovens, dishwashers --- just not stovetops). VisionWare was the perfect tool for the drug makers in their home kitchens because they are corrosion-resistant unlike the metal pots, and they're much for resistant to abuses than the fragile chemistry sets normally used in laboratories.

Thanks

Visions by Corning USA (Pyrex) Amber Color (15 pc set)

I have posted these dangers on the othe visionware threads, but I see not on this one. So I will say it again:

VISIONWARE for stovetop use is DANGEROUS. Please do not use it or buy it!

This wasn't cracking or breaking, as might occur with labware; it was a disaster with many small pieces of flying glass. It was clear that while the vast majority of correctly used Visions stoveware was safe, some exploded violently and unpredictanly.
I really liked my Visionware dutch oven for boiling herbs, but I don;t use it any more, and I did NOT give it away, either. Everyone gets to make her or his own decision about risk, but I can't recommend a product that has a real risk of permanent handicap when there are some alternatives. Be safe- Ellen

Many Thanks..

You say there are alternatives to the Visionware, what are they? I'm very sensitive to so many chemicals and such, and over the years I've been eliminating all the factors that I believe have been adversely affecting my health. I often eat with wooden spoons, but still haven't as yet eliminated teflon pans. Sort of like ordering a diet Dr. Pepper with your cheeseburger, LOL ;)

Like many who use glass cookware, I also thought it was much healthier than metal. I think you mentioned clay pots. I have a pot that I suppose would be considered clay that I had used in my pressure cooker, but it doesn't have a handle on it. It's more of a casserole type of pot. I haven't been using it, because I got rid of my pressure cooker. So where do you get those clay pots and pans?

I find the idea that Visonware is dangerous almost hysterical. We have cooked with Visonware daily for over a decade without any problem except the cracking which is a major drawback. However, given the clear health benefits, this is an easy compromise to accept.

All this on an electric stove.

www.visionsware.com does not load, but here is the customer service number:

Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EDT
1-800-999-3436

I just called the corning ware number to find out how to use my new stovetop corning ware.
you are not to use it on the stove at hight heat only meduim tempatures. The lady I spoke with stated that stoped making them five years ago becuase of lack of intrest from the consumer. The resaon I called as because of the information above... to make sure it was safe to use... I'm only comenting on the Corning ware product. She assured me it was safe. I have also provided her with the location of were to direct there customers.

i am also very much aware of the warnings on visions ware...