One of the times that quality is worth the price.

One of the times that quality is worth the price.  Read Less

It is the very model of quality.

It is the very model of quality.  Read Less

These aren't just good practices for le creuset--this is probably how, over time, i ruined the far cheaper (1/11th the price) o...  Read More

These aren't just good practices for le creuset--this is probably how, over time, i ruined the far cheaper (1/11th the price) off-brand french oven that i had used for the previous ten years.  Read Less

I will say if you can find la creuset in homegoods or marshalls the price is only about $165.

I will say if you can find la creuset in homegoods or marshalls the price is only about $165.  Read Less

The price was, initially, hard to swallow.

The price was, initially, hard to swallow.  Read Less

Bought one on ebay originally but it was damaged during shipping.

Bought one on ebay originally but it was damaged during shipping.  Read Less

Not enough for me to send it back though but it did not look quite up to le cruset par.

Not enough for me to send it back though but it did not look quite up to le cruset par.  Read Less

The piece is heavier than it looks, and heavier than some off-brand versions (except for lodge, i believe, which is even heavier).

The piece is heavier than it looks, and heavier than some off-brand versions (except for lodge, i believe, which is even heavier).  Read Less

My pictures are after those 10ish uses.

My pictures are after those 10ish uses.  Read Less