Costco is often heralded as the home of many a great deal, but consumers are wondering if their latest offering is worth it. Costco's Le Creuset deal has sparked numerous headlines recently and we're here to examine whether or not it's worth the money and the toll it's sure to take on your storage situation!

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Costco recently added a $4,499 157-piece Le Creuset "Ultimate Cookware" set to their website and the internet has reacted accordingly!

This set includes a multitude of Le Creuset's stoneware items (all in red), stainless steel pots, plates, French press, utensils, and much more.

While an average cost per item of $28.65 may sound like a good deal, especially since Le Creuset's Dutch ovens can run upwards of $400, we're still left scratching our heads and wondering if this set truly is worth it.

In this episode we contemplate the amount of space these items require to store, their overall weight and practicality, the fact that color is limited to red, and more, to determine whether we feel this is a good deal or not.

Note: we did not receive any compensation from Costco and the opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own.

What's included in Costco's Le Creuset Ultimate Cookware Set?

According to Costco's website, the following items are included:

(1) 3.5 qt. Signature Round Dutch Oven with Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 7.25 qt. Signature Round Dutch Oven with Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 5 qt. Signature Oval Dutch Oven with Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 5 qt. Signature Braiser with Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 5.25 qt. Signature Rectangular Roaster | Piece Count: 1

(1) 10.25” Signature Square Skillet Grill | Piece Count: 1

(1) 1.75 qt. (9.5”) Signature Bread Oven with Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 16 qt. Enamel on Steel Stockpot with Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 12.5” Signature Stainless Steel Deep Fry Pan with Helper Handle | Piece Count: 1

(1) 9 qt. Signature Stainless Steel Stockpot with Lid & Deep Colander Insert | Piece Count: 3

(1) 8” Signature Stainless Steel Fry Pan | Piece Count: 1

(1) 10” Signature Stainless Steel Fry Pan | Piece Count: 1

(1) 16.25” x 13.25” Stainless Steel Large Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack Insert | Piece Count: 2

(1) 2 qt. Toughened Nonstick Pro Saucepan with Glass Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 4 qt. Toughened Nonstick Pro Saucepan with Glass Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 4.25 qt. Toughened Nonstick Pro Saute Pan with Helper Handle and Glass Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 11” Toughened Nonstick Pro Crepe Pan with Wooden Rateau | Piece Count: 2

(1) 4 qt. (12” x 9”) Heritage Rectangular Casserole with Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 2.5 qt. (9”) Heritage Square Casserole with Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 1.7 qt. (11.25”) Heritage Oval Au Gratin Dish | Piece Count: 1

(1) 3 qt. (9”) Heritage Square Dish | Piece Count: 1

(1) 9” Pie Dish | Piece Count: 1

(1) Pie Bird | Piece Count: 1

(1) 1.5 qt. (9” x 5” x 3”) Heritage Loaf Pan | Piece Count: 1

(4) 8 oz. Mini Cocotte with Lid | Piece Count: 4

(1) Mini Cocotte Cookbook | Piece Count: 1

(1) 2.75 qt. (14.75” x 9” x 2.5”) Rectangular Dish with Platter Lid | Piece Count: 2

(1) 8” Nonstick Metal Square Cake Pan | Piece Count: 1

(1) 16.75” x 12” Nonstick Metal Large Sheet Pan | Piece Count: 1

(1) 18” x 13.9” Nonstick Metal Cookie Sheet | Piece Count: 1

(1) 2 qt. (11” x 7”) Nonstick Metal Loaf Pan | Piece Count: 1

(1) 12 Cup Nonstick Metal Muffin Pan | Piece Count: 1

(1) 12.75” x 9.5” Nonstick Metal Rectangular Baking Tray | Piece Count: 1

(1) 8” Nonstick Metal Springform Pan | Piece Count: 1

(1) 8” x 2.5” Pepper Mill | Piece Count: 1

(1) 8” x 2.5” Salt Mill | Piece Count: 1

(1) 1 qt. Utensil Crock | Piece Count: 1

(1) 11 ⅛” x 1.75” Craft Series Small Silicone Spatula with Wooden Handle | Piece Count: 1

(1) 11 ⅜” x 2.25” Craft Series Medium Silicone Spatula with Wooden Handle | Piec...