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Le Creuset items: still overpriced

carmela soprano — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:40:31 GMT

Today's on-line Le Creuset items are still more expensive than @ retail stores ( Macy's, etc.). I'm waiting to see if David Venable talks about what a "great value" on them on today's "In The Kitchen With David" presentation.

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KYToby — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:08:57 GMT

There are only two reasons why people buy LC at QVC -- Easy Pay or unwillingness to comparison shop.

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NT4444 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:12:31 GMT

They are giving u extras -Williams and Sonoma is the same exact price. Ppl apparently don't care cause they sell out.

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house_cat — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:16:45 GMT

I'm always suspicious when they offer the extras, like the spatula and cook book. Why can't they leave out those unnecessary items and make it a better value?

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NT4444 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:19:23 GMT

Those spatulas are 9$ in Marshall's !!!! Love them.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:20:32 GMT

I wonder why the OP keeps starting a new thread for this.

Also, for $294 it's not a bad deal at all. when you add the cost of a 5.25qt vessel/lid to the cookbook and utensil it's a fine deal.

The only thing is that it is an older version. The 'signature' line has been out for a while now. But I think the only difference is the knob on the lid that was upgraded. You can buy the upgraded knob, or a stainless steel one, for a pittance.

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Sooner — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:22:09 GMT

It's simply QVC. Why do people buy? Because they want it. The prices they have on most electronics are outrageous. People buy for a lot of reasons--not always price related.

But, it is a wonderful pot and would be a lifetime investment if you take proper care. AND, I'll say the little book is wonderful if you read it and follow the instructions it gives for cooking and how to fill your pot.

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mollyred — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:22:33 GMT

I have a Le Creuset and like it, but there are so many other brands that work just as well.

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house_cat — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:25:10 GMT

Are they really non-stick? What kind of special treatment do they require?

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NaturalBornWoman — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:28:37 GMT

I have several Le Creuset pieces, but like my Lodge pieces too! Cost a fraction of the French import - can be found @ Walmart, Target, Fred Meyer here in the PNW!

http://www.lodgemfg.com/enameled-cast-iron/dutch-ovens-casseroles

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chickenbutt — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:29:46 GMT

On 11/30/2014 house_cat said:
Are they really non-stick? What kind of special treatment do they require?

It's not a 'nonstick' coating, per se, but I've never had anything stick to any of mine. It's porcelain enamel and there is no special treatment.

Obviously, it doesn't go in the dishwasher but it's so easy to clean. Even after simmering in the oven for hours and it looks like it's all stuck on the sides you can just run your finger through it and it comes off. So, that's how easy it is to clean in the sink.

I love mine. They are made better than any other and especially (times a million) better than all the celebrity lines that are made in China.

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house_cat — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:30:03 GMT

Let's see how long it takes for QVC to remove this post.

5.5 quart on Amazon for $250 (free shipping)

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chickenbutt — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:32:16 GMT

On 11/30/2014 house_cat said:
Let's see how long it takes for QVC to remove this post.

5.5 quart on Amazon for $250 (free shipping)

That's the most current model, too!

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house_cat — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:35:21 GMT

On 11/30/2014 chickenbutt said:
On 11/30/2014 house_cat said:
Let's see how long it takes for QVC to remove this post.

5.5 quart on Amazon for $250 (free shipping)

That's the most current model, too!

I'm saving my Citicard points - you can link them directly to your Amazon account. I'm up to $175 - almost there!

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Ilovetea — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 21:36:03 GMT

I sent a 7 1/4 Quart back to QVC because it was just too big, but ordered a 3 1/2 quart brazier before discovering Staub. I really like both brands but easy pay makes a huge difference when ordering anything from QVC and for items like this, shipping costs do make a difference. Too many other places have free shipping and if the prices are the same it makes no sense unless QVC offers the easy pay On the higher priced items I went to Sur la table and got a Staub everyday pan for $149 that is wok-ish in shape and love it. SLT has a Black Friday weekend sale that includes a 4 quart Cocotte for $99 - can't beat that deal anywhere.

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!FitChick! — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 21:43:36 GMT

Everything's a bargain when you get a 30% or more employee discount! Probably the big reason I could not sell at QVC- it would bug me to say this is a great deal when I could get the same thing at the same place at a significant savings.

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howwhatwhen — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 23:42:48 GMT

So the new line has the black knob on the lids? So the new knob is heat resistant? I saw these pots at TJMaxx a couple of weeks ago for $159.99 for 5+ quarts but I believe the knob was the same color as the pot. They had burnt orange, dark maroon and blue.

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Sooner — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:41:28 GMT

On 11/30/2014 KYToby said:
There are only two reasons why people buy LC at QVC -- Easy Pay or unwillingness to comparison shop.

Or they can afford it and don't care; or they have saved up for it; or it is something they've always wanted; or they are treating themselves; or they found some money or won or inherited some; or they got a gift card; or they know a loved one who really wants one; and on and on. There are always lots of reasons that people do things. . .

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kitty60 — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 01:29:51 GMT

Has anyone had any experience with TJ's seconds? Saw a size 30 today (9 quart maybe) for $190. It looked fine to me. Although I would prefer an oval this time it seemed like a good deal.

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glmama — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 01:33:45 GMT

While I DO love LC, they are definitely pricey. I would recommend buying during one of the Bloomingdales sales events. We only have a few pieces, but I love them. And all but one were gifts. There are some really nice alternative brands out there now, too. I bought a Giada DeLaurentiis dutch oven/pot from Target on sale a while back. It is GREAT. And was about $50.