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BuckyWunderlick007 t1_j0lptw7 wrote

Le Creuset is more BIFL than the majority of items posted in this sub. Many members have pieces decades old and still going strong. Any of their cast iron enameled pieces also have a lifetime warranty.

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rushmc1 t1_j0m63hg wrote

Pieces decades old really say nothing about the product they are selling today, though.

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F-21 t1_j0p2gdl wrote

But it's the same product. New ones definitely can have some defects, you can't get around that and that's why the warranty exists (which with Le Creuset is supposed to be for lifetime anyway).

Old ones are 'better' due to survivorship bias. The faulty ones already went through warranty claims back then, so only the good ones are left.

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rushmc1 t1_j0pbanp wrote

I'm seeing a lot of claims here with no evidence to back them up. You may be correct, but you haven't demonstrated that you are.

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F-21 t1_j0pgzm0 wrote

What? Le Creuset offers a lifetime warranty, you can check it on their website.

How can I demonstrate that I am right? That's impossible.

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mets2016 t1_j14gg7e wrote

What do you want him to do to prove it? Buy a 30 year old one and a new one and cut them in half? Send in metal samples to a material science lab?

It’s well-established that the vintage stuff is high quality, and the people who buy the new stuff seem to have similar opinions. I don’t see any reason to believe the modern Le Creuset Dutch ovens are subpar.

If anyone needs to provide evidence, it should be you. Our null hypothesis should be that the quality remained the same. If you want to claim the quality went to shit, the burden of proof is on you

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crysardo OP t1_j0lxnx4 wrote

I have Dutch ovens that are 10+ years old and are chipping and not looking great around the rim. And while there is a limited 5 year warranty on products, there are no free returns. So you are on the hook for sending the item in. Shipping in a heavy pot is expensive and this transaction ultimately cost me the cost of the pot plus $41. Buyer beware of the enamel stock pots.

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quilsmehaissent t1_j0lxjpx wrote

that's the point

better buy used at garage sales

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rushmc1 t1_j0m6601 wrote

You must have much nicer garage sales where you live than I do.

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quilsmehaissent t1_j0wvgb5 wrote

not saying they are everywhere but you can find some in France when cities organise "brocantes"

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