I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
it yesterday, the 21st. Good, fast shipping.

Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
for $69.

I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
send out. Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.

I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
were kind enough to make good my bowls.

So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
scheme of cooking.

http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg

I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
ordered it. But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
after purchase.

The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
and
1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person

Thanks for reading.
Dee

On Feb 22, 6:06�pm, "Dee Dee" > wrote:
> I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> it yesterday, the 21st. *Good, fast shipping.
>
> Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> for $69.
>
> I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
> product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
> send out. *Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
> vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
> money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
> I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
> were kind enough to make good my bowls.
>
> So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
> rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
> scheme of cooking.
>
> http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg
>
> I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
> get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
> ordered it. *But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
> who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
> after purchase.
>
> The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
> and
> 1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person
>
> Thanks for reading.
> Dee

You paid for new. If it's chipped Amazon should make an exchange, and
they should give you the new sale price too. To contact Amazon go
he http://tinyurl.com/yutg2q

They will call you.


https://i-2003.estara.com/UI/gui.php...amp=1165965201

Sheldon

On Feb 22, 6:22 pm, "Sheldon" > wrote:
> On Feb 22, 6:06?pm, "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> > it yesterday, the 21st. ?Good, fast shipping.
>
> > Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> > for $69.
>
> > I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
> > product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
> > send out. ?Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
> > vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
> > money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
> > I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
> > were kind enough to make good my bowls.
>
> > So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
> > rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
> > scheme of cooking.
>
> >http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg
>
> > I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
> > get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
> > ordered it. ?But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
> > who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
> > after purchase.
>
> > The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
> > and
> > 1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person
>
> > Thanks for reading.
> > Dee
>
> You paid for new. If it's chipped Amazon should make an exchange, and
> they should give you the new sale price too. To contact Amazon go
> hehttp://tinyurl.com/yutg2q
>
> They will call you.
>
> https://i-2003.estara.com/UI/gui.php...200156&account...
>
> Sheldon- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thank you! I cannot thank you enough for helping me. I have already
called and things are taken care of to my satisfaction. I guess I
will not have to worry about making Amazon purchases so much now. I
do order from them a lot.
Dee Dee

On Feb 22, 6:37�pm, "Dee Dee" > wrote:
> On Feb 22, 6:22 pm, "Sheldon" > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Feb 22, 6:06?pm, "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
> > > I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> > > it yesterday, the 21st. ?Good, fast shipping.
>
> > > Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> > > for $69.
>
> > > I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
> > > product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
> > > send out. ?Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
> > > vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
> > > money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
> > > I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
> > > were kind enough to make good my bowls.
>
> > > So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
> > > rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
> > > scheme of cooking.
>
> > >http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg
>
> > > I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
> > > get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
> > > ordered it. ?But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
> > > who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
> > > after purchase.
>
> > > The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
> > > and
> > > 1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person
>
> > > Thanks for reading.
> > > Dee
>
> > You paid for new. *If it's chipped Amazon should make an exchange, and
> > they should give you the new sale price too. *To contact Amazon go
> > hehttp://tinyurl.com/yutg2q
>
> > They will call you.
>
> >https://i-2003.estara.com/UI/gui.php...200156&account....
>
> > Sheldon- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> *Thank you! *I cannot thank you enough for helping me. I have already
> called and things are taken care of to my satisfaction. *I guess I
> will not have to worry about making Amazon purchases so much now. *I
> do order from them a lot.
> Dee Dee

Glad to help. Bookmark that Amazon thingie... you'll never find it at
their site, it's well hidden.

So, will they replace the pot (it's dangerous to use with that chip),
will you get the new sale price?

Sheldon

"Dee Dee" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> it yesterday, the 21st. Good, fast shipping.
>
> Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> for $69.
>
> I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
> product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
> send out. Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
> vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
> money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
> I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
> were kind enough to make good my bowls.
>
> So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
> rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
> scheme of cooking.
>
> http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg
>
> I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
> get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
> ordered it. But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
> who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
> after purchase.
>
> The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
> and
> 1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person
>
> Thanks for reading.
> Dee
>

Honestly, I'm totally mystified. Do you know why?

On Feb 22, 3:22 pm, "Sheldon" > wrote:
> On Feb 22, 6:06?pm, "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> > it yesterday, the 21st. ?Good, fast shipping.
>
> > Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> > for $69.
>
> > I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
> > product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
> > send out. ?Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
> > vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
> > money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
> > I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
> > were kind enough to make good my bowls.
>
> > So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
> > rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
> > scheme of cooking.
>
> >http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg
>
> > I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
> > get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
> > ordered it. ?But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
> > who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
> > after purchase.
>
> > The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
> > and
> > 1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person
>
> > Thanks for reading.
> > Dee
>
> You paid for new. If it's chipped Amazon should make an exchange, and
> they should give you the new sale price too. To contact Amazon go
> hehttp://tinyurl.com/yutg2q
>
> They will call you.
>
> https://i-2003.estara.com/UI/gui.php...200156&account...
>
> Sheldon- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

good info..

On Feb 22, 7:30 pm, "Sheldon" > wrote:
> On Feb 22, 6:37?pm, "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Feb 22, 6:22 pm, "Sheldon" > wrote:
>
> > > On Feb 22, 6:06?pm, "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
> > > > I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> > > > it yesterday, the 21st. ?Good, fast shipping.
>
> > > > Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> > > > for $69.
>
> > > > I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
> > > > product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
> > > > send out. ?Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
> > > > vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
> > > > money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
> > > > I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
> > > > were kind enough to make good my bowls.
>
> > > > So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
> > > > rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
> > > > scheme of cooking.
>
> > > >http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg
>
> > > > I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
> > > > get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
> > > > ordered it. ?But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
> > > > who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
> > > > after purchase.
>
> > > > The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
> > > > and
> > > > 1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person
>
> > > > Thanks for reading.
> > > > Dee
>
> > > You paid for new. ?If it's chipped Amazon should make an exchange, and
> > > they should give you the new sale price too. ?To contact Amazon go
> > > hehttp://tinyurl.com/yutg2q
>
> > > They will call you.
>
> > >https://i-2003.estara.com/UI/gui.php...200156&account...
>
> > > Sheldon- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > ?Thank you! ?I cannot thank you enough for helping me. I have already
> > called and things are taken care of to my satisfaction. ?I guess I
> > will not have to worry about making Amazon purchases so much now. ?I
> > do order from them a lot.
> > Dee Dee
>
> Glad to help. Bookmark that Amazon thingie... you'll never find it at
> their site, it's well hidden.
>
> So, will they replace the pot (it's dangerous to use with that chip),
> will you get the new sale price?
>
> Sheldon- Hide quoted text -
>
They will refund me the $10. I was pleased about that. I didn't
mention the chip as I am pondering it. Shipping it back is so
difficult and I am also wondering if they will have any left to re-
ship after it is received. Of course, the longer I wait, they will
not have any left.

But, I'm wondering about your remark, "it's dangerous to use with that
chip." That concerns me.

I recall so well my experience with Le Creuset and trying to get
replacements for 3 pieces. I posted the pictures previously and as I
recall, many thought I had disrespected (to use a new word) my pots.
Actually I didn't use them any longer because I felt that I had
digested all of the enamel (glass/sand) that had come off into the
cooking. Here is the url I posted long ago.
http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com...reusetpots.htm
I think of it every time someone asks about the Le Creuset.

Regarding the chip, can you tell me what the concerns are?
Appreciated.

PS, Yes, I copied the email with the information you sent. Thanks
again.
Dee

On 22 Feb 2007 15:06:12 -0800, "Dee Dee" > wrote:

>I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
>it yesterday, the 21st. Good, fast shipping.
>
>Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
>for $69.
>
>I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
>product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
>send out. Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
>vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
>money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
>I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
>were kind enough to make good my bowls.
>
>So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
>rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
>scheme of cooking.
>
>http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg
>
>I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
>get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
>ordered it. But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
>who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
>after purchase.
>
>The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
>and
>1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person
>
>Thanks for reading.
>Dee


On my packing slips from Amazon it says to go online at
www.amazon.com/returns. It also has the link to their return
policies. If the product you received is defective or wrong they will
pay the return shipping. I think (but it has been a while) that when
we returned a defective product that they issued a call tag and UPS
picked it up.

--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

"Dee Dee" wrote:
> "Sheldon" wrote:
> > "Dee Dee" wrote:
> > > "Sheldon" wrote:
> > > > "Dee Dee" wrote:
>
> > > > > I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> > > > > it yesterday, the 21st. ?Good, fast shipping.
>
> > > > > Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> > > > > for $69.
>
> > > > > I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
> > > > > product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
> > > > > send out. ?Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
> > > > > vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
> > > > > money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
> > > > > I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
> > > > > were kind enough to make good my bowls.
>
> > > > > So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
> > > > > rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
> > > > > scheme of cooking.
>
> > > > >http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg
>
> > > > > I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
> > > > > get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
> > > > > ordered it. ?But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
> > > > > who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
> > > > > after purchase.
>
> > > > > The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
> > > > > and
> > > > > 1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person
>
> > > > > Thanks for reading.
> > > > > Dee
>
> > > > You paid for new. ?If it's chipped Amazon should make an exchange, and
> > > > they should give you the new sale price too. ?To contact Amazon go
> > > > hehttp://tinyurl.com/yutg2q
>
> > > > They will call you.
>
> > > >https://i-2003.estara.com/UI/gui.php...200156&account...
>
> > > > Sheldon- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > > ?Thank you! ?I cannot thank you enough for helping me. I have already
> > > called and things are taken care of to my satisfaction. ?I guess I
> > > will not have to worry about making Amazon purchases so much now. ?I
> > > do order from them a lot.
> > > Dee Dee
>
> > Glad to help. Bookmark that Amazon thingie... you'll never find it at
> > their site, it's well hidden.
>
> > So, will they replace the pot (it's dangerous to use with that chip),
> > will you get the new sale price?
>
> > Sheldon- Hide quoted text -
>
> They will refund me the $10. * *I was pleased about that. *I didn't
> mention the chip as I am pondering it. *Shipping it back is so
> difficult and I am also wondering if they will have any left to re-
> ship after it is received. *Of course, the longer I wait, they will
> not have any left.
>
> But, I'm wondering about your remark, "it's dangerous to use with that
> chip." *That concerns me.
>
> I recall so well my experience with Le Creuset and trying to get
> replacements for 3 pieces. *I posted the pictures *previously and as I
> recall, many thought I had disrespected (to use a new word) my pots.
> Actually I didn't use them any longer because I felt that I had
> digested all of the enamel (glass/sand) *that had come off into the
> cooking. *Here is the url I posted long ago.http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com...FamilyPage/lec...
> *I think of it every time someone asks about the Le Creuset.
>
> Regarding the chip, can you tell me what the concerns are?
> Appreciated.
>
> PS, Yes, I copied the email with the information you sent. *Thanks
> again.
> Dee

Over time and with use that chip will become larger (that area will
also rust), and porcelain is glass (that's not enamel, it's
porcelain), so where do you think the next glass sliver will end up...
in sombody's intestines of course... chipped porcelainized cookware is
very dangerous, get rid of it. Porcelainized cookware is very old
fashioned, developed as a way to have nonreactive cookware before the
advent of stainless steel. I'd not own any porcelainized cast iron,
none are worth the ridiculously high prices they charge, and none
offer any cooking advantage... other than that they are available in
pretty colors that may match your panties. And if you must have
pretty cookware crockery ovenware is in every way a far superior
choice. Were it you asked my opinion I'd say send it back for a
credit and buy something else.... I truly don't comprehend your
aversion to repacking that piece and sending it back... typically
Amazon will send the carrier to pick it up. I make a lot of purchases
from Amazon, occasionally I do return something because it arrived
damaged, I've had absolutely no problems with making returns, Amazon
is much too big to hassle its customers over returns. People who are
in love with Le Creuset and its ilk do indeed have more dollars than
brain cells... it's just cheapo cast iron after all... no cast iron
pot is worth more than $10-$15... and only that because it makes a
good door stop. If as you say it weighs too much for you to do a one
time return than it certainly weighs too much for you to live with for
frequent or even occasional use as cookware. Please send it back,
it's damaged beyond utileness... were that chip on the exterior then
it would be a cosmetic blemish there's little danger, but with that
chip at the top inside edge (I only now just looked at your pic) that
pot is literally scrap... send it back, use it as a planter, or toss
it into the trash, but do not use it as cookware.

Sheldon

"Dee Dee" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> it yesterday, the 21st. Good, fast shipping.
>
> Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> for $69.


Where did you see it on sale for $69.00? Locally?

teve Wertz wrote:
> Dee Dee wrote:
>
> > I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> > it yesterday, the 21st. *Good, fast shipping.
>
> > Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> > for $69.
>
> Here's the original article:http://www.slate.com/id/2156900/?nav=tap3

This is utter nonsense. All anyone need do is use the Amazon call-
back thingie posted in my previous thread... an Amazon rep WILL call
back and WILL rectify any and all problems a customer may have, and
PLEASANTLY I may add. I make a lot of purchases from Amazon and have
not had any problems with returns (although I haven't had many), and
if for whatever reason a customer is not happy with a product Amazon
will refund their money. Amazon likes to keep their customers happy
because Amazon likes to keep their customers.

I do a lot of shopping on line with various estores and have never yet
had a problem that wasn't rectified to my satisfaction (and I've not
had many problems that needed rectifying)... can't say that about the
brick and mortars.

Sheldon

the should have sent something w the package that u could ship it back for
replacement w a new item for free. no cost.. always save the shipping inform
and go to Amazon for more info,

--

Laura

-Sautéed poo is still poo


"Sheldon" > wrote in message
ups.com...
On Feb 22, 6:06?pm, "Dee Dee" > wrote:
> I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> it yesterday, the 21st. Good, fast shipping.
>
> Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> for $69.
>
> I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
> product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
> send out. Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
> vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
> money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
> I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
> were kind enough to make good my bowls.
>
> So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
> rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
> scheme of cooking.
>
> http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg
>
> I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
> get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
> ordered it. But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
> who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
> after purchase.
>
> The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
> and
> 1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person
>
> Thanks for reading.
> Dee

You paid for new. If it's chipped Amazon should make an exchange, and
they should give you the new sale price too. To contact Amazon go
he http://tinyurl.com/yutg2q

They will call you.


https://i-2003.estara.com/UI/gui.php...amp=1165965201

Sheldon

and Dee - Amazon will send u a shipping label and pay for u to ship it back and
send u a new replacement.. all for free. i was sooo happy about there
exchange policy when something i bought broke a few months ago..

--

Laura

-Sautéed poo is still poo


"Sheldon" > wrote in message
oups.com...
"Dee Dee" wrote:
> "Sheldon" wrote:
> > "Dee Dee" wrote:
> > > "Sheldon" wrote:
> > > > "Dee Dee" wrote:
>
> > > > > I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> > > > > it yesterday, the 21st. ?Good, fast shipping.
>
> > > > > Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> > > > > for $69.
>
> > > > > I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
> > > > > product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
> > > > > send out. ?Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
> > > > > vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
> > > > > money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
> > > > > I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
> > > > > were kind enough to make good my bowls.
>
> > > > > So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
> > > > > rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
> > > > > scheme of cooking.
>
> > > > >http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg
>
> > > > > I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
> > > > > get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
> > > > > ordered it. ?But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
> > > > > who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
> > > > > after purchase.
>
> > > > > The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
> > > > > and
> > > > > 1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person
>
> > > > > Thanks for reading.
> > > > > Dee
>
> > > > You paid for new. ?If it's chipped Amazon should make an exchange, and
> > > > they should give you the new sale price too. ?To contact Amazon go
> > > > hehttp://tinyurl.com/yutg2q
>
> > > > They will call you.
>
> > > >https://i-2003.estara.com/UI/gui.php...200156&account...
>
> > > > Sheldon- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > > ?Thank you! ?I cannot thank you enough for helping me. I have already
> > > called and things are taken care of to my satisfaction. ?I guess I
> > > will not have to worry about making Amazon purchases so much now. ?I
> > > do order from them a lot.
> > > Dee Dee
>
> > Glad to help. Bookmark that Amazon thingie... you'll never find it at
> > their site, it's well hidden.
>
> > So, will they replace the pot (it's dangerous to use with that chip),
> > will you get the new sale price?
>
> > Sheldon- Hide quoted text -
>
> They will refund me the $10. I was pleased about that. I didn't
> mention the chip as I am pondering it. Shipping it back is so
> difficult and I am also wondering if they will have any left to re-
> ship after it is received. Of course, the longer I wait, they will
> not have any left.
>
> But, I'm wondering about your remark, "it's dangerous to use with that
> chip." That concerns me.
>
> I recall so well my experience with Le Creuset and trying to get
> replacements for 3 pieces. I posted the pictures previously and as I
> recall, many thought I had disrespected (to use a new word) my pots.
> Actually I didn't use them any longer because I felt that I had
> digested all of the enamel (glass/sand) that had come off into the
> cooking. Here is the url I posted long
> ago.http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com...FamilyPage/lec...
> I think of it every time someone asks about the Le Creuset.
>
> Regarding the chip, can you tell me what the concerns are?
> Appreciated.
>
> PS, Yes, I copied the email with the information you sent. Thanks
> again.
> Dee

Over time and with use that chip will become larger (that area will
also rust), and porcelain is glass (that's not enamel, it's
porcelain), so where do you think the next glass sliver will end up...
in sombody's intestines of course... chipped porcelainized cookware is
very dangerous, get rid of it. Porcelainized cookware is very old
fashioned, developed as a way to have nonreactive cookware before the
advent of stainless steel. I'd not own any porcelainized cast iron,
none are worth the ridiculously high prices they charge, and none
offer any cooking advantage... other than that they are available in
pretty colors that may match your panties. And if you must have
pretty cookware crockery ovenware is in every way a far superior
choice. Were it you asked my opinion I'd say send it back for a
credit and buy something else.... I truly don't comprehend your
aversion to repacking that piece and sending it back... typically
Amazon will send the carrier to pick it up. I make a lot of purchases
from Amazon, occasionally I do return something because it arrived
damaged, I've had absolutely no problems with making returns, Amazon
is much too big to hassle its customers over returns. People who are
in love with Le Creuset and its ilk do indeed have more dollars than
brain cells... it's just cheapo cast iron after all... no cast iron
pot is worth more than $10-$15... and only that because it makes a
good door stop. If as you say it weighs too much for you to do a one
time return than it certainly weighs too much for you to live with for
frequent or even occasional use as cookware. Please send it back,
it's damaged beyond utileness... were that chip on the exterior then
it would be a cosmetic blemish there's little danger, but with that
chip at the top inside edge (I only now just looked at your pic) that
pot is literally scrap... send it back, use it as a planter, or toss
it into the trash, but do not use it as cookware.

Sheldon

> the should have sent something w the package that u could ship it
> back for replacement w a new item for free. no cost.. always save the
> shipping inform and go to Amazon for more info,

Jeez, knock off the shorthand and top posting.

"Dave Bugg" > wrote in message
...
>> the should have sent something w the package that u could ship it
>> back for replacement w a new item for free. no cost.. always save the
>> shipping inform and go to Amazon for more info,
>
> Jeez, knock off the shorthand and top posting.


Yeah....that shorthand looks like something that would get a high school
student slammed and kept after school by the English teacher.

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> "Dave Bugg" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> the should have sent something w the package that u could ship it
>>> back for replacement w a new item for free. no cost.. always save
>>> the shipping inform and go to Amazon for more info,
>>
>> Jeez, knock off the shorthand and top posting.
>
>
> Yeah....that shorthand looks like something that would get a high
> school student slammed and kept after school by the English teacher.

Yup. Yet another example of the dumbing-down of America.

--

Dave
www.davebbq.com

i have to do it..u like it makes u so hot.. and shorthand is easier for disabled
folks u know..woould u rathr i typ adufuiop[ amd tjhen yoi cam tru tp read what
i typed..

--

Laura

-Sautéed poo is still poo


"Dave Bugg" > wrote in message
...
>> the should have sent something w the package that u could ship it
>> back for replacement w a new item for free. no cost.. always save the
>> shipping inform and go to Amazon for more info,
>
> Jeez, knock off the shorthand and top posting.
>
>
>

> i have to do it..u like it makes u so hot.. and shorthand is easier
> for disabled folks u know..woould u rathr i typ adufuiop[ amd tjhen
> yoi cam tru tp read what i typed..

Again, you are a top-posting, short-hand typing moron. Thanks for proving my
point.

--
Dave
www.davebbq.com

or that a disabled woman would use if her hands did not work right............
get a conscious kids. i would not wish my disability on so spare us all your
damnation. It just makes u look very small in my world. think before u damn
someone and find out who u r slamming.. a better post bye u and dave would have
been - is there a reason u use so mush short hand in your posts? and i would
have told u i had secondary progressive ms and was slowly losing most of the
control of my fingers hands legs and bladder.

--

Laura

-Sautéed poo is still poo


"JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote in message
...
> "Dave Bugg" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> the should have sent something w the package that u could ship it
>>> back for replacement w a new item for free. no cost.. always save the
>>> shipping inform and go to Amazon for more info,
>>
>> Jeez, knock off the shorthand and top posting.
>
>
> Yeah....that shorthand looks like something that would get a high school
> student slammed and kept after school by the English teacher.
>

Dave Bugg wrote:
>> the should have sent something w the package that u could ship it
>> back for replacement w a new item for free. no cost.. always save the
>> shipping inform and go to Amazon for more info,
>
> Jeez, knock off the shorthand and top posting.
>
I always wonder how someone can be so lazy that they think "u" and "r"
are acceptable for words, yet they don't seem to have trouble typing
those 2 letter words like "go" ?

The top posting is just another annoyance.

> or that a disabled woman would use if her hands did not work
> right............ get a conscious kids. i would not wish my
> disability on so spare us all your damnation. It just makes u look
> very small in my world. think before u damn someone and find out who
> u r slamming.. a better post bye u and dave would have been - is
> there a reason u use so mush short hand in your posts? and i would
> have told u i had secondary progressive ms and was slowly losing most
> of the control of my fingers hands legs and bladder.

I'm not buying your excuses. You can write whole words, and you seem to have
little difficulty as evidenced by your ability to provide a rapid response
to what I've written. The fact that you selectively use shorthand makes you
a whiner.

Save the sob-story about MS; you are just trying to justify your sheer
laziness. I have more experience and firsthand knowlege with MS than you
know.
--
Dave
www.davebbq.com

Goomba38 wrote:
> Dave Bugg wrote:
>>> the should have sent something w the package that u could ship it
>>> back for replacement w a new item for free. no cost.. always save
>>> the shipping inform and go to Amazon for more info,
>>
>> Jeez, knock off the shorthand and top posting.
>>
> I always wonder how someone can be so lazy that they think "u" and "r"
> are acceptable for words, yet they don't seem to have trouble typing
> those 2 letter words like "go" ?
>
> The top posting is just another annoyance.

Yeah. Eventually she'll go into my kill-file if she keeps up the nonsense.

--
Dave
www.davebbq.com

Laura(wow) wrote:

> i have to do it..u like it makes u so hot.. and shorthand is easier
> for disabled folks u know..woould u rathr i typ adufuiop[ amd tjhen
> yoi cam tru tp read what i typed..

*plonk*




Brian

"Goomba38" > wrote

> I always wonder how someone can be so lazy that they think "u" and "r" are
> acceptable for words, yet they don't seem to have trouble typing those 2
> letter words like "go" ?

I got a phishing email the other day, supposedly from my ISP.
Pretty fancy compared to the usual type I get. As everyone, I'm
sure, I'm so jaded when I see Click here to verify your information
or we will have to shut down your account that I can't imagine who
they think they are fooling.

The funny part was that it said, We are sorry for any inconvenience
we have caused u.

HAHAHAHAHAHA ... good for a laugh, anyway.

nancy

"Laura\(wow\)" wrote:
> or that a MENTALLY disabled woman would use if her hands did not work right............
> get a conscious kids. i would not wish my disability on so spare us all your
> damnation. *It just makes u look very small in my world. *think before u damn
> someone and find out who u r slamming.. *a better post bye u and dave would have
> been - is there a reason u use so mush short hand in your posts? and i would
> have told u i had secondary progressive ms and was slowly losing most of the
> control of my fingers hands legs and bladder.

You mean you lost control of your anus, because your bullshit is up to
your eyeballs... no way is your typing style the result of a physical
disability, otherwise you'd not type so many words to say so little.

Sheldon

On 22 Feb 2007 15:06:12 -0800, "Dee Dee" > wrote:

>I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
>product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
>send out. Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
>vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
>money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.

Isn't it subcontractors who advertise on Amazon? You choose who you
want to buy your item from. I think we bought our digital camera
through "amazon" last year, but we bought it from a real company....
not Amazon.

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On Feb 23, 9:52�pm, sf wrote:
> On 22 Feb 2007 15:06:12 -0800, "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
> >I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
> >product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
> >send out. *Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
> >vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
> >money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
> Isn't it subcontractors who advertise on Amazon? *You choose who you
> want to buy your item from. *I think we bought our digital camera
> through "amazon" last year, but we bought it from a real company....
> not Amazon.

Some products are shipped from other suppliers and some are shipped
directly from Amazon... it almost always says at the site, and will
indicate on the confirm email. But regardless, Amazon stands behind
everything you buy from their site. Out of hundreds of purchases I've
made over the years from Amazon I can only think of five items that
arrived damaged (3 books and 2 picture frames) and one that I was just
not satisfied with (a golf shirt that was a gift, was much too
short). In all cases Amazon made good.

I'm sure there are people who return more than they keep, those will
be duly noted and eventually will be dealt with regardless from which
store they patronize. I'm happy with most everything I buy on line so
the few times I have a complaint I've had no problem receiving
satisfaction... ebusinesses see your entire history when they bring up
your name, they know immediately who are good customers and who are
the trouble makers.

Sheldon

On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:47:40 -0500, Goomba38 >
rummaged among random neurons and opined:

>I always wonder how someone can be so lazy that they think "u" and "r"
>are acceptable for words, yet they don't seem to have trouble typing
>those 2 letter words like "go" ?

People who do a lot of texting on their cell phones use "u" and "r" a
lot, AFAICS. Of course, I use acronyms such as the foregoing, but find
that less annoying for some reason.

Terry Pulliam Burd

--
"Never argue with an idiot.....they bring you down to their level and
then beat you with experience."

To reply, replace "spaminator" with "cox"

In article .com>,
"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> it yesterday, the 21st. Good, fast shipping.
>
> Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> for $69.
>
> I have often wondered if Amazon ships without knowing whether a
> product is defective in some way, as they cannot check every item they
> send out. Once I went to a lot of trouble returning a broken item,
> vowing never to try to return a product again as I did not get all my
> money back, as there were shipping charge adjustments.
>
> I received some defective Fiesta bowls and I contacted Fiesta and they
> were kind enough to make good my bowls.
>
> So today I am wondering about my pot because it is chipped on the top
> rim a little, which is not enough to matter (I don't think) in the
> scheme of cooking.
>
> http://tinypic.com/2exvnv5.jpg
>
> I will not return it because it does weigh a lot, but would like to
> get another $10 off, since it has been so little a time, since I
> ordered it. But I suppose they are not like my good-friend Costco,
> who will make good on an item that has been reduced within 30 days
> after purchase.
>
> The numbers I called Amazon were 206-266-2335 - discontinued
> and
> 1-800-201-7575 - automated directions, no way to get to a person

Do you really think Amazon opens every package they sell and inspects
it? Of course they don't. If you want to return your pot, simply follow
the directions on the Amazon.com web site; no need for a phone call.

Sqwertz wrote:
> Sheldon wrote:
> > Sqwertz wrote:
> >> Dee Dee wrote:
>
> >>> I ordered a Batali 6-qt enameled cast iron pot on the 17th, received
> >>> it yesterday, the 21st. *Good, fast shipping.
>
> >>> Bought 2-17; cost $79, marked down from $99; today I see it is on sale
> >>> for $69.
>
> >> Here's the original article:http://www.slate.com/id/2156900/?nav=tap3
>
> > This is utter nonsense. *All anyone need do is use the Amazon call-
> > back thingie posted in my previous thread...
>
> Why not call them directly at the phone # provided? *When it's
> convenient for *you*, not them

You never read it, you can't, you're incapable of reading with
comprehension... otherwise you'd realize that Amazon does call back
when it's convenient for the customer. And their system is excellent,
because the rep calls when it's also convenient for them, so you don't
get placed on hold and have to listen to ****ing asshole farts musak
and probably get forgotten about. Amazon is the best. And Sqwertz is
absolutely mentally retarded... the newbie didn't even know what "jmo"
means... and you certainly are most definitely a newbie.

On 24 Feb 2007 06:00:09 -0800, Sheldon Jew-boy Katz wrote:

> Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> Why not call them directly at the phone # provided? *When it's
>> convenient for *you*, not them
>
> You never read it, you can't, you're incapable of reading with
> comprehension... otherwise you'd realize that Amazon does call back
> when it's convenient for the customer.

Only a moron would go-line to fill out that form and wait for
callback when they can pick up the phone and call them directly.

> And their system is excellent, because the rep calls when it's
> also convenient for them, so you don't get placed on hold...

Why fill out a form just to have them call back right after you
get an important call? Sheesh.

I just called, pressed 7 (had you read with comprehension), and
got to speak with someone in under 15 seconds.

I told them I had a return, didn't have an order #, but that my
name was "Sheldon Katz". They said, "Oh yeah. The life-size,
latex Mister T Doll. We've had a lot of complaints about that
one. We'll send you out a UPS Call Tag and credit your account
when we receive it.".

-sw

Stan Horwitz > wrote:
>
> Do you really think Amazon opens every package they sell and inspects it? Of course they don't.

Your statement is just plain silly, actually it's totally assinine.
No store regularly opens packaging to inspect products... most
products wouldn't get sold, least not as new, if the seal was broken
(even major appliances get delivered in a sealed box), there's no way
to know if your new fridge is goin to work until you plug it in.
That's why stores have floor models and demos... even with pots...
99.99% of damage occurs in transit (has not a whit to do with Amazon,
happens equally with all retailers), and although I sometimes recieve
a carton that was damaged to some degree in transit I've yet to open
one to find a damaged product... modern packaging materials are pretty
good. Dee Dee's chipped pot was just one of those flukes (no one can
say with certainty where that chip occured), but in a way it was a
good thing... because I truly hope this incident impels her to
reconsider and that she sends it back and chooses something else...
there are plenty of 6qt pots in that price range that are a much
better choice.

In fact just yesterday I recieved a replacement Bluetooth keyboard,
mouse, and transsmitter from Dell (something was wrong with the
original transmitter but still they send the entire set-up). The
package arrived in under 24 hours (DHL is fast), didn't expect it for
maybe a week. Anyway I got a phone call from a Dell rep yesterday to
ask if I received the package... couldn't believe they'd be calling so
fast, it was only shipped in the late afternoon of the previous day...
when I looked outside my side door there it was, it was only 2:15,
coulda been there for hours. But I noticed one corner was crushed
in. When I opened the carton there was another carton inside with
lots of packing foam inbetween, there was no damage at all to the
inner carton and the contents are perfect.

Anyway, I'd much rather suffer a product damaged in transit from doing
mail order than driving to a store only to come out and find my car
dented in, or worse having an accidenmt coming or going, maybe getting
dead over a friggin' pot, that I can order from the comfort of my home
while sitting in my skivvies sipping a tall one. Only the most
derranged of idiots rather drive to the store because they're too
tight, Stan, to pay a few dollars shipping... like driving is free...
sheesh!

And all I need do to return the old merchandise is pack it in the
carton that the new one arrived in and phone for pick-up, don't have
to go anywhere other than walk to my side door and leave the box where
I found it... what could be easier.

Buying on line is the greatest thing since sliced bread... I don't get
all bent out of shape if occasionally something needs to be returned,
for whatever reason... when all I need do is spend five minutes on the
phone.

Sheldon

Sqwertz wrote:
> What a stupid argument you're trying to make. *The rest of your
> post has nothing to do with mine,

Can arguing with Sqwertz, the dumbest pontificator on the net, be
anything but stupid, don't answer.

Sheldon

On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:56:57 -0800, "Dave Bugg" >
wrote:

>> or that a disabled woman would use if her hands did not work
>> right............ get a conscious kids. i would not wish my
>> disability on so spare us all your damnation. It just makes u look
>> very small in my world. think before u damn someone and find out who
>> u r slamming.. a better post bye u and dave would have been - is
>> there a reason u use so mush short hand in your posts? and i would
>> have told u i had secondary progressive ms and was slowly losing most
>> of the control of my fingers hands legs and bladder.
>
>I'm not buying your excuses. You can write whole words, and you seem to have
>little difficulty as evidenced by your ability to provide a rapid response
>to what I've written. The fact that you selectively use shorthand makes you
>a whiner.
>
>Save the sob-story about MS; you are just trying to justify your sheer
>laziness. I have more experience and firsthand knowlege with MS than you
>know.

i don't care if you're the best long-distance diagnostician since bill
frist, don't be such a dick. if it gives you the vapors, use your
killfile.

your pal,
blake

On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:47:40 -0500, Goomba38 >
wrote:

>Dave Bugg wrote:
>>> the should have sent something w the package that u could ship it
>>> back for replacement w a new item for free. no cost.. always save the
>>> shipping inform and go to Amazon for more info,
>>
>> Jeez, knock off the shorthand and top posting.
>>
>I always wonder how someone can be so lazy that they think "u" and "r"
>are acceptable for words, yet they don't seem to have trouble typing
>those 2 letter words like "go" ?
>

gosh let me see. what word do you think of when you see 'u'? what
word would you think of when you see 'r'? take your time.

now, how would you 'shorthand' the word 'go'? 'g'? 'o'? don't be an
idiot. or at least hide it better.

>The top posting is just another annoyance.

poor baby. how you must suffer.

your pal,
blake

blake murphy wrote:

Nothing.

--
Dave
www.davebbq.com

blake murphy wrote:

Nada


--
Dave
www.davebbq.com

On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:43:53 -0800, "Dave Bugg" >
wrote:

>blake murphy wrote:
>
>Nothing.

no actually i implied you were a ****ing idiot. but let me make it
easier for you. you're a ****ing idiot. but at least i spelled
everything out and posted at the bottom.

your pal,
blake

On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:44:20 -0800, "Dave Bugg" >
wrote:

>blake murphy wrote:
>
>Nada

hmm, he can't read in spanish, either.

your pal,
blake

blake murphy wrote:

Yet nothing, again.

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www.davebbq.com