LifestyleLe Creuset SASpotting a Le Creuset set on a charity shop shelf might not always come easy, but it's certainly worth it when you do. One shopper couldn't believe the cost of this set07:16, 27 Aug 2026Landing a pretty good charity shop deal doesn't always come easy. Certain brands are like gold dust, although just recently the price of a Le Creuset casserole dish spotted in a charity shop blew minds.‌When it comes to the French brand, it can get quite expensive to buy an entire set. Le Creuset cookware is pricey due to the quality of the premium enameled cast iron which is used to combine traditional heat retention with a smooth glass-like coating to prevent rust. As each item is hand-inspected, buying a brand new set online can easily cost you hundreds. Luckily charity shops are a good place to start to buy big brands for a fraction of the price.‌In a Reddit post, one person wrote on the Le Creuset forum: "Just started collecting and found these for a STEAL!"‌Alongside a photo showing the Vancouver mugs and plates, as well as a casserole dish.In the post, they said: "I just started collecting and found these Vancouver mugs at Homegoods for $5 (£3.60) each! I believe this is an incredibly good deal and I feel pretty lucky. I also got Vancouver plates for $10 (£7.30) each and a casserole dish for $45 (£33)."‌They added: "My main colour is thyme, but the oyster blends in pretty well – it just doesn't help the OCD around wanting everything to match."Fellow Reddit users were quick to express their envy in the comments, as one wrote: "Oh those are gorgeous!" Another added: Oyster love! So underrated."While a third admitted: "Gawd I'm so jealous. I've been wanting those mugs forever."‌How much would this Le Creuset collection have cost?If you were to buy the exact items brand new on the official website, the price would have been totally different. A stoneware mug costs about £18 each, while the 12-piece dinnerware cost can set you back about £300.Casserole dishes come in all shapes and sizes, so the price can vary a lot. However, a round cast iron is worth between £229-£435, and an oval casserole dish, which is one of the top sellers, can cost up to £609.Article continues belowPre-owned Le Creuset items can be tracked down at local charity shops or via Amazon, though bagging a bargain largely comes down to luck.Nevertheless, the fact the shopper snapped up several pieces from the brand for less than £50 is quite the result.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Le Creuset SAShopping Picks