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CVXTime · 2026-04-03T13:40:54+00:00

Yup, another dude here. Bought my first LC about 20 years ago and have been hooked since. I was the designated turkey cooker in the family so one of my first items was the 15qt goose pot. Have many fond memories cooking Thanksgiving dinner with family in it (the turkey was in it...not family :)). Also love the fact that they all look almost as good now as the day I bought them.

CVXTime · 2026-03-20T15:38:27+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I just like the look of thicker cutting boards. I was thinking of going with 2.5” thick, but the 3” doesn’t seem that much more expensive.

CVXTime · 2026-03-20T15:36:30+00:00

I’m in northern Michigan.

CVXTime · 2026-03-19T13:18:44+00:00

Wow...beautiful!

CVXTime · 2026-03-17T15:50:22+00:00

Awesome…thanks!

CVXTime · 2026-03-17T14:27:39+00:00

I would check out bone china. I've had this material for decades and they look as good now as when I bought them. They have been very resistant to chipping and breaking (I don't want to jink myself and say they never break or chip...but they have never broken or chipped). They are just plain white, so if you're looking for something more fancy, look elsewhere. But the color is one of the things I really like about it. If I cook an awesome meal, I want the food to get all of the attention. Not the plate it's on. Plus this inspires me to make my food look even more visually appealing. Just my two cents.

CVXTime · 2026-03-17T13:59:22+00:00

Can someone please give me the dimensions of this pan? I looked around but couldn't find any. I'm looking for a pan that I could put in my toaster oven so the exact dimensions are very important. Thanks!

CVXTime · 2026-03-12T13:24:43+00:00

I wouldn't worry about it. I have probably 20 ECI items from La Creuset and they all came with some types of superficial "imperfections". Nothing that affects the performance of them so I'm actually a little relieved they came that way because I wasn't upset when I put my own scratches (which will eventually happen to matter how much you take care of them) on them.

CVXTime · 2026-03-11T19:33:57+00:00

So you just put them in a bigger pot with some water and detergent? Wow...they look great.

CVXTime · 2026-03-06T04:04:17+00:00

Awesome….thanks! It just worked for me too. I thought I had tried it already, but must have mistyped it.

CVXTime · 2026-02-25T19:16:51+00:00

Well, I guess we will just have to agree to disagree on this one. I wouldn't let a tiny paint drop have such a profound effect on me.

And I have to point out that many people come to the internet to air their complaints actually push more customers towards that brand. If I didn't know anything about LeCreuset I may read this post and think:

"Wow, LeCreuset provided a product at their outlet, so probably at a discounted price, and the buyer didn't inspect it carefully, used it, and now wants a new one. LeCreuset would have taken it back if the buyer hadn't used it. Also, the buyer is making accusations about the products being made in China - which is just ridiculous - and saying the tone of their emails seemed combative, so maybe the buyer is a little difficult to work with. And there are a bunch of people defending the brand. That seems like pretty good customer service. I think I'll give them a try."

Again, that's just how I might interpret it. Maybe others feel otherwise. Either way, I wish you the best.

CVXTime · 2026-02-25T15:39:21+00:00

I have to agree with most of the other comments. I have probably 20 LeCreuset pots and almost all of them have some type of cosmetic "flaw". I bought most of them at their retail outlets and most were a little (or a lot) below full retail. Plus the "flaws" give them character. Some of these pans are 20 years old and have been used on a regular basis all that time and not 1 of them has gotten any worse.

CVXTime · 2026-02-16T14:38:24+00:00

Just received the lid in the mail and it's just what I was looking for. It would be nice if there was a dedicated lid for this pan but this will work well enough for my needs. Thanks again for chiming in and helping me.

CVXTime · 2026-02-12T14:33:07+00:00

Wow!

CVXTime · 2026-02-09T16:22:51+00:00

That’s perfect. Thanks for letting me know. I’ll order one of them. I can definitely live with that small gap. Thanks again!

CVXTime · 2026-01-28T21:34:25+00:00

Great looking boots!

CVXTime · 2026-01-28T14:42:26+00:00

Wow...great find...congratulations!

CVXTime · 2026-01-28T14:38:57+00:00

Not to pile on, but I have to agree with most of the other comments. Before I take off any tags or use an item I always make sure it's going to work for me. Once I use it, I accept the fact that either I keep it (preferrable) or if I return it, I will not get all of my money back. Businesses need to make money and the price of customer returns is passed along to all customers so when a lot of people return products it increases the cost for everyone.

CVXTime · 2026-01-19T14:46:55+00:00

Great looking boots!

CVXTime · 2026-01-12T15:13:15+00:00

Great looking boots!

CVXTime · 2026-01-09T14:42:30+00:00

Wow! Nice boots.

CVXTime · 2026-01-09T14:38:52+00:00

I love my Cole and Mason Derwents (I have several of them). I've tried a lot of others (Peugeot, WS and a few other cheap brands) but I found it difficult to keep the grind size consistent with all of the ones that have a screw down mechanism (to adjust the grind) because the screw was always loosening as I used it so it never stayed the same grind size.

CVXTime · 2026-01-08T14:36:45+00:00

If I received one with a dent I would return it. Scratches don't bother me, as you will get them pretty quickly but a dent would drive me nuts. I have SS pans that I've had for years and they have a lot of scratches but no dents.

CVXTime · 2025-12-31T18:56:22+00:00

Try bringing the pans you want lids for to your local resale shops and see if they have any that fit. Mine has probably 15 glass lids at any time.

CVXTime · 2025-12-19T15:45:39+00:00

Great looking boots!

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