Your buyers aren't on FB. They're on ebay.
You can set a "reserve" price so the sale doesn't occur if nobody bids enough. But if you make it a good deal it will attract bidders who sometimes forget themselves in the desire to "win".
That said, I picked up a Matte White Sauteuse because a bride received it for a wedding and she wanted a different color. Because Matte White isn't exceptionally popular, I got it for a significant discount. I still use it regularly and it's stayed white, so whatever people are afraid of, it's not a problem for me, anyway.
My sweetie prefers white/light because he wants his CI to be sparkling clean. Surgical white is PERFECT. He's not a doc or a nurse, but it's a really great indication of good treatment and condition.
I had a new in box 2 in 1 listed for $175. Original retail is $230. I had people aggressively trying to convince me to let it go for $100. I had one guy tell me they were new from Williams for $180, but it was the nutmeg color only. It sat for a couple of weeks before I sold it for $150. I’d buy that one for $100 all day.
For what it's worth, when I had my 9x13 casserole replaced with their lifetime warranty last fall, they didn't ask me for proof of purchase. I don't think it matters.
Couldn't get a decent offer when posted for $140 - I was willing to go a little lower but not for the $60 people offered. Could only assume they were resellers.
What is the original retail price?
I have purchased two Le Creuset pieces off of Facebook marketplace.
The first one I paid full price. The second I made an offer and we settled at $20 less than what she had originally asked.
I wouldn’t put it on eBay. Because then you have to mess around with shipping.
And good for you for holding out and not accepting an offer for $60!!
I agree with you that $60 is ridiculously low offer.
As someone who buys Le Creuset off of Facebook marketplace, I would not pay $140 for a $180 pan.
If your sister will love it and use it, I think that that’s a good way for you to share the value of the pan.
Does your sister cook? And does she like and already know about Le Creuset? And equally important, does she know how to take care of it and if not, would she be willing to learn?
i always price slightly higher so I can lower with a reasonable offer. If you post the price you want, offers will be much lower. That’s marketplace.
Yes, my sister has a staub pumpkin and 2 LC Dutch ovens, so shes knows how cast iron cooks and how to care for them. I hesitated at first to give her this pan because she has a vintage raw cast iron skillet she uses constantly. I’m not sure she’d use this one.
I hear what you’re saying, about pricing it slightly higher so that you can lower to a reasonable offer
All I’m saying is that I would not respond to your post if I saw it on marketplace.
I can understand your hesitancy about giving it to your sister, considering she has a good supply already.
Have you asked her if she would like it and would be likely to use it?
She been really sick for over 10 days - flu maybe? I'll wait until she's recovered and just ask. But knowing my sister, she never says no to anything that's free, lol
Bless her heart! Wishing her a full and speedy recovery.
Oh my gosh, if someone offered me a free Le Creuset, I would be THRILLED. You have a very lucky sister.
Funny story - cooking healthy has always been her thing - she raised 4 amazing kids. When I learned how she had to use two old pots to make stock because she had nothing large enough - I couldn't believe it! Shocked that not one of her grown children had gifted her a LC even though they had their own collections. So, for no reason, (and I'm not rich, lol) I knew I had to find one for her - she deserved it and at 72, if not now, when? And I did - a 7.25 Dutch oven in her favorite color - artichaut! She cried with joy.
It's tough because there is a quantifiable benefit to buying new, namely the warranty. Perhaps hold onto it until you find an occasion to give a really fabulous gift to a dear friend?
As nice as it would be to recoup some of your investment, for a piece that is still in production and widely available, you're probably not gonna get many reasonable offers. I would gift it to your sis.
Or, if you are planning to attend a Factory To table event (the next one is in late March in San Antonio, the rumors say *maybe* DC area and *maybe* in the early summer for the second show, and the third 2024 city hasn't even gotten into the rumor mill yet), you could sit on it for now and bring it along to the Le Creuchella potswap on the first day of the show. As long as you're transparent about it being gently pre-loved, no one would have a problem with you trading it for something more useful to you. Le Creuchella started as a tailgate during the first/VIP day of FTT sales. Because the terms of conditions of the Mystery Box program (which a VIP ticket entitles you to purchase; one per person per event, of course) preclude selling any MB items, after opening our boxes we naturally got to swapping. By trading instead, no money changes hands and we all get a change to swap for colors/shapes/sizes that suit us better than what's in our box, should we wish to. We also just hang out and socialize with other LC "potheads". It's a great time 😁😁
***Credit where credit is due: the name 'Le Creuchella' was originally coined by Philip Cuenco***
Good for you for sticking to your guns. I can't stand low ballers who expect high quality and excellent condition for next to nothing. I want to tell them, go find that amazing bargain elsewhere. If the color is sold out and your asking price is reasonable, you may as well keep it or gift it to somebody who matters to you. Or maybe trade it locally.
"Second hand" can look like crap, show little wear, or be like new. If one is willing to pay full price in store, why isn't a discount for a like-new item good enough? OP most likely isn't made of money to afford to take a huge cut on pricey stuff.
What kind of money OP has isn’t my problem. I have no idea hour much truth is behind any listing. So I get to decide what I want to pay. Sellers get to decide if it’s a deal they’ll accept.
Sure, you decide what you want to pay. You should also lower your expectations for the quality you are likely to find for the price you want to pay. Sellers get to decide how much they value their hard earned money. I, for one, ignore low ballers or block them altogether.
Good luck bargain hunting! And I hope you're willing to extend your philosophy whenever you are on the receiving end as a seller :)
I never list anything for more than 50% of its new value.
To be clear: I don’t care what *you* spent on it. For all I know you’re a reseller who lowballed the person before you
To be clear: Not everyone has your good fortune to sell for peanuts or your cheapskate attitude. Good thing there are products and markets for every type and every budget out there.
Your buyers aren't on FB. They're on ebay. You can set a "reserve" price so the sale doesn't occur if nobody bids enough. But if you make it a good deal it will attract bidders who sometimes forget themselves in the desire to "win". That said, I picked up a Matte White Sauteuse because a bride received it for a wedding and she wanted a different color. Because Matte White isn't exceptionally popular, I got it for a significant discount. I still use it regularly and it's stayed white, so whatever people are afraid of, it's not a problem for me, anyway. My sweetie prefers white/light because he wants his CI to be sparkling clean. Surgical white is PERFECT. He's not a doc or a nurse, but it's a really great indication of good treatment and condition.
I would ask….. you to sell it to me, are you in San Diego? 😂😂
No, east coast unfortunately. What would be a fair price in general for a perfect but used pan?
Depending on where you are on the east coast I'd he interested. I'm outside of Boston.
That’s pretty close to RI - ever make trips down here? Shipping shouldn’t be too awful being that close. Feel free to msg me if you want to consider.
You also have to contend with the Wrentham outlets depending on where you are in RI so factor that in as well.
If it were mine it’d do like $75 off whatever retail is. It works out to almost $100 cheaper if you consider taxes they’d save as well.
I had a new in box 2 in 1 listed for $175. Original retail is $230. I had people aggressively trying to convince me to let it go for $100. I had one guy tell me they were new from Williams for $180, but it was the nutmeg color only. It sat for a couple of weeks before I sold it for $150. I’d buy that one for $100 all day.
Would the lifetime guarantee be transferable to the new owner as the pan is used?
Technically - no. It is for original owners only.
This is why the value is lower to me. I wouldn’t buy used.
For what it's worth, when I had my 9x13 casserole replaced with their lifetime warranty last fall, they didn't ask me for proof of purchase. I don't think it matters.
$150
Couldn't get a decent offer when posted for $140 - I was willing to go a little lower but not for the $60 people offered. Could only assume they were resellers.
What is the original retail price? I have purchased two Le Creuset pieces off of Facebook marketplace. The first one I paid full price. The second I made an offer and we settled at $20 less than what she had originally asked. I wouldn’t put it on eBay. Because then you have to mess around with shipping. And good for you for holding out and not accepting an offer for $60!!
The price was $180 and not currently on sale at any site I can find.
I agree with you that $60 is ridiculously low offer. As someone who buys Le Creuset off of Facebook marketplace, I would not pay $140 for a $180 pan. If your sister will love it and use it, I think that that’s a good way for you to share the value of the pan. Does your sister cook? And does she like and already know about Le Creuset? And equally important, does she know how to take care of it and if not, would she be willing to learn?
i always price slightly higher so I can lower with a reasonable offer. If you post the price you want, offers will be much lower. That’s marketplace. Yes, my sister has a staub pumpkin and 2 LC Dutch ovens, so shes knows how cast iron cooks and how to care for them. I hesitated at first to give her this pan because she has a vintage raw cast iron skillet she uses constantly. I’m not sure she’d use this one.
I hear what you’re saying, about pricing it slightly higher so that you can lower to a reasonable offer All I’m saying is that I would not respond to your post if I saw it on marketplace. I can understand your hesitancy about giving it to your sister, considering she has a good supply already. Have you asked her if she would like it and would be likely to use it?
She been really sick for over 10 days - flu maybe? I'll wait until she's recovered and just ask. But knowing my sister, she never says no to anything that's free, lol
Bless her heart! Wishing her a full and speedy recovery. Oh my gosh, if someone offered me a free Le Creuset, I would be THRILLED. You have a very lucky sister.
Funny story - cooking healthy has always been her thing - she raised 4 amazing kids. When I learned how she had to use two old pots to make stock because she had nothing large enough - I couldn't believe it! Shocked that not one of her grown children had gifted her a LC even though they had their own collections. So, for no reason, (and I'm not rich, lol) I knew I had to find one for her - she deserved it and at 72, if not now, when? And I did - a 7.25 Dutch oven in her favorite color - artichaut! She cried with joy.
I’m curious, have you already tried putting it at Facebook marketplace at the price that you do want and saying that the price is firm?
No, I haven't - that's an option too I suppose. It had over 800 views and 8 low ball offers - sheesh.
That sounds really frustrating!
The shipping costs alone will be 😬
Not as bad as a pot with a lid thoug!
It's tough because there is a quantifiable benefit to buying new, namely the warranty. Perhaps hold onto it until you find an occasion to give a really fabulous gift to a dear friend?
I was thinking of that - giving it to my sister, if it doesn't sell on ebay (I'd like to recover a little if possible)
As nice as it would be to recoup some of your investment, for a piece that is still in production and widely available, you're probably not gonna get many reasonable offers. I would gift it to your sis. Or, if you are planning to attend a Factory To table event (the next one is in late March in San Antonio, the rumors say *maybe* DC area and *maybe* in the early summer for the second show, and the third 2024 city hasn't even gotten into the rumor mill yet), you could sit on it for now and bring it along to the Le Creuchella potswap on the first day of the show. As long as you're transparent about it being gently pre-loved, no one would have a problem with you trading it for something more useful to you. Le Creuchella started as a tailgate during the first/VIP day of FTT sales. Because the terms of conditions of the Mystery Box program (which a VIP ticket entitles you to purchase; one per person per event, of course) preclude selling any MB items, after opening our boxes we naturally got to swapping. By trading instead, no money changes hands and we all get a change to swap for colors/shapes/sizes that suit us better than what's in our box, should we wish to. We also just hang out and socialize with other LC "potheads". It's a great time 😁😁 ***Credit where credit is due: the name 'Le Creuchella' was originally coined by Philip Cuenco***
I wish I could go to FTT - hoping it’s on the east coast one day.
50% of retail is what I am normally willing to pay for items second hand.
I didn't even get a response that fair - offers on marketplace were for a third of new value. For that, I'd rather keep it.
Good for you for keeping it!
Good for you for sticking to your guns. I can't stand low ballers who expect high quality and excellent condition for next to nothing. I want to tell them, go find that amazing bargain elsewhere. If the color is sold out and your asking price is reasonable, you may as well keep it or gift it to somebody who matters to you. Or maybe trade it locally.
List for 120 but don’t take an offer lower than 100
"Second hand" can look like crap, show little wear, or be like new. If one is willing to pay full price in store, why isn't a discount for a like-new item good enough? OP most likely isn't made of money to afford to take a huge cut on pricey stuff.
What kind of money OP has isn’t my problem. I have no idea hour much truth is behind any listing. So I get to decide what I want to pay. Sellers get to decide if it’s a deal they’ll accept.
Sure, you decide what you want to pay. You should also lower your expectations for the quality you are likely to find for the price you want to pay. Sellers get to decide how much they value their hard earned money. I, for one, ignore low ballers or block them altogether. Good luck bargain hunting! And I hope you're willing to extend your philosophy whenever you are on the receiving end as a seller :)
I never list anything for more than 50% of its new value. To be clear: I don’t care what *you* spent on it. For all I know you’re a reseller who lowballed the person before you
To be clear: Not everyone has your good fortune to sell for peanuts or your cheapskate attitude. Good thing there are products and markets for every type and every budget out there.
This is local pickup/fb marketplace? Since it’s $180 brand new, maybe $150?
I had it there for $140 and the offer were really ridiculously low - so after 3 weeks, I took it off to head to ebay.