They just don't treat them well. I have a non stick pan, mid level, for over 10 years, and it's in use quite often, it looks just like on the first day. You wou

They just don't treat them well. I have a non stick pan, mid level, for over 10 years, and it's in use quite often, it looks just like on the first day. You would be surprised to see how people treat their kitchen utensils and the poor maintenance that goes on in most people's homes. It can be also bad quality of some, but I've seen people destroy Le Creuset pots after just a few months.