LE CREUSET-WHY SO EXPENSIVE? - Page 2

CardinalGirl · ‎03-09-2010

I've gotten most of my Le Creuset from Ebay, with no problem. I also have bought from Williams-Sonoma....even found some great pieces on their clearance table. If I made a list of the best things I ever purchased, they would be near the top.

These pats and pans will last my lifetime, and probably be used by my daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters. They are also beautiful, displayed on an iron pot stand next to my kitchen fireplace.

RainyDayGal · ‎03-09-2010

OK, I'm all for good quality, hand made, not in China, etc. But seriously, I wonder what it costs to actually make the item. I can't imagine all that much, and it seems the price has got to be super inflated. It's cast iron with enamel. I wouldn't think those two items are all THAT expensive. And any cast iron is going to last a lifetime. You are paying a lot of money for the name.

CardinalGirl · ‎03-09-2010

On 7/30/2014 RedConvertibleGirl said:
OK, I'm all for good quality, hand made, not in China, etc. But seriously, I wonder what it costs to actually make the item. I can't imagine all that much, and it seems the price has got to be super inflated. It's cast iron with enamel. I wouldn't think those two items are all THAT expensive. And any cast iron is going to last a lifetime. You are paying a lot of money for the name.

Not really true, I don't think. I was in Macy's one day and looked at their enameled cast iron. There were numerous chips in the enamel on every single display piece. Every one. And that's just from people looking at them. Can you imagine how they would look after being used in a kitchen?

I don't baby my Le Creuset--I use it. I cook, bake, scrub it....and it gets banged around. Yet, it looks brand new after several years.

hennypenny · ‎03-10-2010

love le Creuset!

qvcaddition · ‎03-10-2010

About twenty years ago, I brought a set, I have this big pot, but didn,t pay that much, I know, because I wouldn't. I have a few pieces left. I gave some away to my son. Still have four pieces, but do not like it. Hard to clean. I also have three Guardian Service pots with heavy glass dome tops, from my Grandmother, who brought them in the 40,s when I was 8 years old. The door to door salesman cooked the whole dinner at her flat and she invited a few neighbors. This is how they sold pots then. I wish those times were back, life between people so much nicer, more respect and compassion among neighbors. The neighborhood had no drive by,s, or kidnapping like today. We were so very poor then, but everyone shared and cared.

RedHeadedWench · ‎03-21-2010

On 7/30/2014 catlover said:
Le Creuset Signature Series 13.25-Qt Round Fre

QVC Price:

$470.00

Shipping & Handling: $16.72

Because it's worth it.

I have two pieces that were my mom's...they are like brand new.

scotttie · ‎03-09-2010

Very interesting thread.

I just can't see paying that much but I will keep an eye out for it on sale sometime somewhere.

CardinalGirl · ‎03-09-2010

On 7/30/2014 qvcaddition said:
About twenty years ago, I brought a set, I have this big pot, but didn,t pay that much, I know, because I wouldn't. I have a few pieces left. I gave some away to my son. Still have four pieces, but do not like it. Hard to clean. I also have three Guardian Service pots with heavy glass dome tops, from my Grandmother, who brought them in the 40,s when I was 8 years old. The door to door salesman cooked the whole dinner at her flat and she invited a few neighbors. This is how they sold pots then. I wish those times were back, life between people so much nicer, more respect and compassion among neighbors. The neighborhood had no drive by,s, or kidnapping like today. We were so very poor then, but everyone shared and cared.

Want to sell the pieces you still have but don't like? I might be interested. Wish they had a private message feature on this forum.

CardinalGirl · ‎03-09-2010

The piece pictured in the OP is selling on Ebay for $435.00 and free shipping, if anyone is interested.

Free2be · ‎03-10-2010

I have a second rate brand that works just fine. If it never makes it to my gggdaughter's kitchen, no harm, no foul, even though it will outlast me by many years.