Le Creuset cookware is rarely on sale and when it is, the brand’s iconic, chef-loved pieces tend to go fast. Right now, the 8-quart Signature Oval Dutch Oven is just $299.99, down from its usual $475.

Anyone who thrifts knows that figuring out what to buy and what to leave behind can be a delicate balance. Do you really love it? Will you actually use it? Or will it just sit in the corner collecting ...