I found it very useful for boiling noodles when I lived alone. I occasionally used it for simmered dishes like curry, but I haven't used it in about a year. I bought it about 10 years ago. I'm selling it because I switched to an IH stove when I moved. I think it's clean with no severe stains or scratches, but it is a used item, so there is a feeling of use. Please consider this before purchasing.