This is a steal. I paid $60 for mine. It’s worth a lot more than $60 to me. More on reddit.com

For the price point, Lodge is about the best quality you can get. Most people who want a dutch oven but don't want to go all in and risk ruining a $300 Le Creuset or Staub usually go with a Lodge. I hear their customer services is good, too. Definitely go for a Lodge, but get the size and shape that makes the most sense to you... I know some people who buy or are gifted dutch ovens and they never use them because they bought a ludicrously large size, or they accidentally bought the bread oven, or they only want to use pots that can be dishwashed, etc... I suggest starting with a 4.5 or 6 quart DO (with a lid) and seeing how much you like using it. You can even start with one that has no enamel if you're worried about scratching it. More on reddit.com

The difference is both the enamel compound Le Creuset uses as well as the six coats of enamel they put on versus most manufacturers who use 2. This results in a much more chip- and crack-resistant coating. EDIT: It's very similar to the difference between buying regular glasses and Libby glasses. Libby manufacturers glasses for bars and restaurants, and tempers the edges to be far more chip resistant because of the use and abuse in those environments. Also, the lifetime warranty coverage... that's a very significant component of higher end cookware, and Le Creuset is comparatively affordable (most LC pieces I've bought were on sale for $250-$300). Cheap manufacturers sometimes try to tout a limited lifetime warranty, and then put you through wringers to cover you... good manufacturers won't even bat an eye. They'd rather replace it because that's how you build brand loyalty and get customers buying 5-10 more pieces. More on reddit.com

I just recently retuned mine. I had only used it 3 times and the enamel on the lid started chipping off. They have ‘1 year guarantee’ so it wasn’t a hassle returning it’s More on reddit.com