Kitchen
Le Creuset 5.5 quart round Dutch oven, cherry red
The enameled cast iron pot people actually cook in, and one of the few kitchen items that reliably resells for real money. Interior enamel that is still glossy and chip-free is the whole ballgame.
Estimated resale range (used)
$110 – $190
A ballpark, not a quote. Condition moves this number a lot, and so does who turns up to buy it. It isn't an appraisal and it isn't a dealer's offer.
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What matters when you check it
- Inspect the interior cooking surface for chips, crazing and dark burnt-on staining
- Check the rim and lid for chips, and confirm the lid sits flat with no wobble
- Note the size number on the bottom and whether the lid and pot match
Where the number comes from
Watching what these go for, not a record of sales. The range is a judgement call from what the same thing fetches secondhand. When an item has real sources behind it, they'll be printed here with the date they were checked.
Before you sell anything, look at sold prices rather than asking prices. Asking prices are wishes; sold prices are evidence.