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Holy Le Crueset!

this is my nic — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 01:10:00 GMT

Considering the cost of the Le Crueset dutch oven and skillet lid, I hope a chef is included to do the cooking!

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handygal2 — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:02:58 GMT

Quite pricey, indeed!

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tedEbear — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:03:48 GMT

@this is my nic----Check out the rest of the line. 85.00 for utensils? AND don't forget you need someone to left them,especially if you have food in them.-----tedEbear

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Sooner — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:08:07 GMT

Purses cost that much. You can't cook in a purse. You can spend that much on a cosmetics set. You can't cook in that either. Tablets cost that much; phones; all things you can't cook in. What's the problem?

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Q4u — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:08:40 GMT

I have a lesser brand name pot that I love, cooks really well and I love it (couldn't afford the Le Crueset) but it has ended up in the back of my pan cupboard because I can hardly deal with how heavy it is..... but even the Le Crueset wannabes are wonderful, but I need an engine lift to get it on and off my stove.....

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this is my nic — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:23:01 GMT

I own 2 Dutch ovens, one was my mom's the other was my grandmother's. Both are over 60 years old and still going strong. I doubt they paid $10.00 for them all those years ago. No, they aren't colorful, but no one sees them except me. I don't take them out on the town!

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DoneTryin — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:27:22 GMT

To each his or her own. As I have thoughtfully tried to downsize possessions in my older years, one criteria I use for furniture, household & kitchen items, I strive toward multi-use items. The ottoman serves as both storage & coffee table, decorative baskets store misccellany & be toted from room to room, etc.

When I looked at my cookware, I narrowed it down to what could be used both stovetop & in the oven. Additionally, you can cook a little in a large vessel, but you can't cook a lot in a small vessel. While some cookware can be used in the oven, not all can tolerate very high temps or the broiler. I have a Le Creuset set where the lid can be used as a skillet. I have a Staub cast iron everyday pan that can be used as a

skillet, casserole, & saucepan. They sit out on the stove because yes, they are heavy, & because I use them constantly. The only time the get moved is to be washed & yes, I do have to use both hands. Other than the Kuhn Rikon 5th burner pot, these are the only cookware I have. I figure when I can no longer lift the cast iron, I'll probably have someone else cooking & feeding me.

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millieshops — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:49:36 GMT

Just like with any other product, there's a whole range of prices for cookware. We all get to choose if we're fortunate enough to have a bit of money.

The TSV looks beautiful and if I were young and strong and cooked often for a group, I'd love to own something from this line.

My life being what it is, I'll be spending my $250 on something else. Whatever I decide to buy, I'd bet someone would tell me I could buy a cheaper version and still someone else would know where I might choose something more upscale. Doesn't matter what they think - unless they're paying, their opinions don't count for much.

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Vickiv — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 03:36:11 GMT

For the price of the TSV to much money and if you can't or don't like cooking this pot is not going to turn me into a gourmet chief.

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september — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 03:42:40 GMT

I now have about 6 Le Creuset pieces. I buy a new piece about once every year and give away a similar item that I have, each time.

I'll never give away these pieces...the quality, performance, and easy cleaning....when I die, someone else can have them!

The TSV seems to be a great value to me. But I do have a similar sized round pot as well as a grill pan.

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Snoopp — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:22:58 GMT

They do have outlets for this brand too. You might find a better price there. Even Home Goods has this brand at times.

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excpa — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 17:06:40 GMT

Does anyone else remember David disparaging "high priced cookware" when he was selling a less expensive, QVC-brand cast iron piece? Makes me question his honesty. He seemed just as sincere then as he does now. My thoughts: if you can't tell the difference, buy cheap. If you can tell the difference, buy what pleases you most.

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SHIRAZ — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 23:12:09 GMT

A few years ago they carried Staub pieces. They were very inexpensive. The sales pitch was that they were made exactly the same way as "that expensive brand." They claimed there was nothing better! Now that they carry Le Creuset, there is nothing else that compares to it. Just another example of how QVC has chosen to sell higher price point items to fewer customers.

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blackhole99 — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 23:33:51 GMT

I have 3 Staub pieces that I bought from the Q years ago and they didn't cost as much as the one TSV, how much better can they be. I guess if you are into the very high end brand names and can afford it then go for it.

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skuggles — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 05:09:50 GMT

I own a few Le crueset small bakers that were a special on amazon, I think. They are awesome! I reach for them all the time. On the other hand, I have wanted something like that TSV, for a long time. I can't afford it. Just seems over inflated to me, even if they are nice.

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Vivian — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 12:03:48 GMT

A new Marshall's opened in an adjoining town so I went up there to see the bargains. I came home with a Le Creuset covered casserole pot for $139. I think it's 4 qt. The larger one was $30 more I think. The first thing I did was to check that it was made in France. It was! The condition is perfect and it's in my favorite bright red. I'm going to make my mother-in-law's sweet & sour meatball recipe in that pot on the night before Thanksgiving. It's my daughter's favorite and she's bringing her boyfriend with her for Thanksgiving weekend so I want everything to be just right.

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JonMcDuck — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 06:06:37 GMT

When it comes to its cast iron line of pots, especially the dutch ovens, Le Creuset is worth the money.

Buy once and you will never have to buy another again no matter how often you use it. These are heirloom quality products.