As commented by ZhangDai in his " making of Tin Pot and Clay Pot", the tin pot made by Wang Yuan Ji ranked on the top, followed by Gui Mao De's. Both tin pot and purple clay pot were exquisitely made, was treated as expensive goods.

Li Ri Hua also stated in his script that Huang Shang was the one of the famous tin pot-makers, his tin pot was a fad at that time.