Homeowners with existing cookware can't use induction cooktops without expensive replacements

People who invest in modern induction cooktops discover their existing cookware is incompatible, forcing them to choose between buying entirely new cookware sets or using ineffective adapter plates that don't work reliably. Current adapter solutions are unreliable and create safety concerns, while replacing all cookware is prohibitively expensive ($500-2000+), making the induction upgrade financially painful despite its efficiency benefits.