I bought one for my daughter 3 years ago....she uses it a lot as it's the perfect shape for a small roast or a chicken. She says she can see that it's not as good quality as Le Cruset, there are little chips on the enamel where the lid fits on the edge....but, heck! I only paid $39 for it!
I think it was a great buy!
Linda c

Thanks, Linda, that's helpful to know.

...town..., I've given up on the chefmate/tramontina, and this item I prefer to buy in person.

Any others using 'authentic kitchen'?

I got one for wedding gift about 13 years ago when we divorced 3 years ago I didn't get it back I loved it I cooked everything in it a small roast and potatoes and carrots fresh game everything homemade soups and I would take it with me camping because I could put it on an open fine along with the griddle but you gay I went to a yard sale and apparently the woman didn't know it was cast iron because she sold me The Griddle $1 and the casserole paying $1 it has a few chips in the enamel but I honestly know how to remove and re-add a mullet so I can make it match my

I purchased a saute’ pan at Home Goods on a rack that was obviously last chance items. It had a few scratches in it too. Other than that it looked and cooked well