Overview
- A shopper bought a purple Le Creuset cast-iron casserole with lid for £7 at a charity shop and asked Reddit if it was safe to cook in.
- Photos showed scratches and tiny holes in the enamel that some users said could expose bare metal and make it risky for wet cooking.
- Other commenters suggested non‑stew uses such as baking bread with parchment, chilling drinks, or displaying it as décor.
- Several users cited Le Creuset’s reported lifetime warranty as a possible route to repair or replacement, though no outcome has been confirmed.
- Comparable new Le Creuset casseroles often sell for £200 to over £400, and discontinued colours like Aubergine can command higher resale prices.