I am in the market to buy an enameled cast iron dutch oven and I am wondering why the big difference in pricing?
I saw the Lodge, Cuisinart etc. for "reasonable" prices and then I see the Le Crueset and Staub that are almost $300. Almost 3 times the price of some of the others!
Is the quality "that" much better? Or are you paying for the French names? Aren't these made in China like everything else anyways? Or are they really made in France? If so(?) is it really worth the price?
Keep in mind I cook daily and a Dutch Oven is something I will use often.
I honestly do not mind paying for last a life time high quality. I spent $150 on a Shun knife and have not regretted it because it will save a lot of money in the long term because it literally never needs to be replaced.
Is a similar situation going on with the Le Crueset and Staub pots?
I saw the Lodge, Cuisinart etc. for "reasonable" prices and then I see the Le Crueset and Staub that are almost $300. Almost 3 times the price of some of the others!
Is the quality "that" much better? Or are you paying for the French names? Aren't these made in China like everything else anyways? Or are they really made in France? If so(?) is it really worth the price?
Keep in mind I cook daily and a Dutch Oven is something I will use often.
I honestly do not mind paying for last a life time high quality. I spent $150 on a Shun knife and have not regretted it because it will save a lot of money in the long term because it literally never needs to be replaced.
Is a similar situation going on with the Le Crueset and Staub pots?