DON’T be deterred by a little damage on secondhand items from a high-end kitchenware brand, regardless of where you find them.
A savvy shopper was thrilled with the pricey pot they had thrifted, but an even better bargain may be in their future.
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Reddit user Top-lavishness871 was in disbelief over the deal.
“I’m shaking,” they said.
And it wasn’t hard to see why.
The shopper had snagged a Le Creuset buy for just $3.99.
“My first Dutch Oven,” they said.
There was no question that they had been blessed with a bargain.
A signature 5.5 quart Le Creuset Dutch Oven sells for $420.
The cooking item is described as featuring enameled cast iron for efficient heat distribution and retention.
Their tight-fitting lids are designed to return moisture back to food, while their ergonomic knobs make for easy lifting.
It might have required a bit of cleaning, but with that kind of savings, they were up for the scrubbing challenge.
“Inside grime is just on top, nothing deep,” they said.
“Pink stuff will bring it right out,” they continued.
Other Redditors shared their own at-home cleaning tips.
“I’ve had lots of luck boiling water with baking soda to lift scorched crud from the bottom of pots. Congrats on the score,” said one reader.
Le Creuset Warranty
For the brand’s Lifetime Limited Warranty to apply, you must follow the instructions provided. This warranty covers normal household use only.
The warranty is intended for the original retail consumer or a consumer who receives the product as a gift from the original customer.
If a customer sells or transfers a product, the warranty will be terminated.
This Lifetime Limited Warranty begins on the date of purchase and never expires.
The brand is not responsible for any damages caused by abuse, commercial use or other non-consumer use, neglect, abnormal wear or tear, overheating.
“Yes, I second this. Always start with the least invasive/abrasive option and work your way up,” wrote another user.
After giving the pot a scrub, the original poster showed off their results in the comments.
“That worked pretty darn well. Under the crud, it does appear there is a slight chip in the enamel,” they replied.
Many commenters encouraged them to contact Le Creuset, claiming they could easily get a replacement for free.
“Their warranty is no joke. I dropped my Dutch oven and they replaced it free of charge,” said one user.
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“I just got a Le Creuset from the store and the pamphlet says inside that they have a lifetime warranty no matter where you get it. I would definitely call them,” said another Reddit reader.
“Bought a 20-plus-year-old Le Creuset on Facebook and quickly realized the bottom enamel had been compromised,” said one user.
“So, I filed a claim on their website, including photos. A rep replied within a few days and said that although the damage was from user error, they would replace the oven as a one-time courtesy.
“I did not pay for shipping. It was a very smooth process.”
However, others insisted it wasn’t that easy.
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Le Creuset states that its Lifetime Limited Warranty is only intended for the original retail consumer or a consumer who received the product as a gift.
It also only covers normal household use.
“Having explored this route, 99% chance they won’t replace it outright since the issues were caused by improper care and not some manufacturing defect. As a consolation, they’ll offer you a decent deal on a new one,” noted one Redditor.
“The warranty does not cover abuse and they typically require you to send the pot in for inspection,” another added.
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