Why Le Creuset Cast Iron Cookware Is So Expensive Than Others Brand?
 Classic Orange Le Crueset Teapot  US $9.99
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 Vintage Le Crueset Fondue Pot- Red- Just the Pot US $24.00
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 Le crueset pot with lid vintage US $36.00
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 Le crueset by descoware rare leafs vintage US $29.00
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 VINTAGE LE CRUESET 26 Enameled Cast Iron Covered Oval Casserole! HTF! EUC! NR! US $145.00
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 LECRUESET Le Crueset SAFFRON VTG FONDUE POT SET ENAMELWARE MID-CENTURY MODERN US $125.00
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 High Quality Cast Iron Griddle--10" x 20"--why pay for Calphalon or Le Crueset? US $35.00
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 LE CRUESET-COUSANCES CAST IRON OVAL PAN W/LID #6 MADE IN FRANCE GREAT CONDITION US $43.99
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 YELLOW ENAMEL CAST IRON SAUCE POT DESCOWARE LE CRUESET P14 FRANCE NICE US $29.99
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That's a good question! I did a lot of research before deciding to break down and spend the money on a Le Crueset vs one of the cheaper knock offs. Best I can tell -1) They are made in France and there is some cost to having those heavy suckers shipped to the US. 2) They're really well made. Many people who owned them told me they are still in great shape 15 and 20 years later. On the other hand, the knock off's seem to chip easily and expose the cast iron. The only cheaper brand I found that seemed to be of high qulity was Lodge.
Also, if you decide on a Le Crueset, check the outlet malls or places like TJ Maxx and Tuesday Morning (that's where I got mine and I didn't pay full price. I'm very happy with it!
I’m sure there’s more than one reason, but mostly because it’s well made. If you don’t abuse it, it will last a long time. I have some 30 years old that still works fine.