Check the Amazon.com Gold Box, they have the Le Creuset 2 3/4 quart dutch oven for 59.99, which is a hell of a deal. I have exactly this piece and love it. I paid quite a bit more for it, too. I naturally recommend a much larger one for roasts, etc., but this is great for side dishes. After noon, price reverts to 79.99, which is still pretty good.