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A HIGHLY sought-after cooking set was bought for an unbelievably low price by one thrift store shopper.
An onlooker said they would've done "cartwheels" if they had been lucky enough to find the cookware thrifting gem.
Money-savvy shoppers gushed about their “best thrift shop score” in a Reddit thread discussing budget-friendly hauls.
A woman shared a photo of the blue cast iron Le Creuset cooking set she found for an affordable price.
"I paid $42," she said. "Braiser, 7qt Dutch oven, a saucepan, and a mixing bowl with a random lid."
A braiser and Dutch oven retail for $980 on the Le Creuset website.
"I'd be doing cartwheels! I love to cook and that's my favorite color! Nice!!" a Reddit user responded.
Another shopper had previously found other kitchen essentials by the same French brand but in poor condition.
She said the cookware wasn’t the most expensive item she’s found but its purpose made it an impressive find.
“Found a 3-piece wooden handle Le Creuset cast iron skillet set at the Goodwill bins last week (red, orange, and blue),” she said.
“Charged per each since they were so heavy, so only paid $9 plus tax for the set.
"I have seen Le Creuset there before, but they were always damaged to the point of not being usable.
“These are in excellent shape and just need a good cleaning which I have yet to do.
“I’ll try to remember to come back and send pictures!
“I’ve probably found more expensive things but I will literally use these all the time so they’re quite valuable to me!”
The shockingly low price comes at a time when Le Creuset is selling their 3-piece skillet set reduced from $720 to $549.
Their “versatile” cookware can be used for meat, seafood, vegetables, and preparing baked goods.
Delighted customers on the Le Creuset website have given it a 4.5-star rating.
One person said it’s “phenomenal” for burgers, steaks, and sausages, while another said it cooks to “perfection.”
Others in the Reddit thread were amazed that the woman found a Le Creuset cookware set for a bargain price in good condition.
One person said the items are “guaranteed for about 10 years after purchase.”
“I found a Cousances (Le Creuset brand) enameled Dutch oven for $9 a few months ago,” another said.
“The distinctive blue color is what had me stop to take a second look.
“It's in perfect condition, not even any scratches. I've been eyeing a lid for it on eBay but haven't pulled the trigger yet.”
The Le Creuset finds come after several TikTokers boasted about discovering items from the brand at their local thrift stores.
Liz Marie (@liz_marie_bakes) “religiously” visited Goodwill searching for a Dutch oven before finding a Le Creuset Cast Iron Heart Casserole dish.
The cookware was $220 before it sold out on the brand’s website.
However, it was priced at $9.99 at Goodwill and she paid just $5.72 because she had a 50% off coupon.
Ellen (@maggiemaethrift) was in disbelief when she found a light blue Dutch oven marked at just $12.99.
The Le Creuset Signature Chambray Dutch Oven currently retails for $419.95.
Gabby (@gabgrabsthrift) delightedly paid $16 for two pots from the brand at her local thrift store.
Their original retail price was over $200 each.
