I have an embarrassing amount of their stuff and love it. They stand by their products thick and thin. I grew up near their repair center in Stead, NV. Solid operation. I will say esp at full price you’re buying into that warranty/gurantee they provide but if you’re serious about using their products then it’s fair and if you shop the sales (this is the way) it’s a slam dunk imo. But they’re not the only solid company in the category. I’ve had as much luck with Outdoor Research as well. Neither company is fussy and offers solid customer service

I bought a used lodge off Amazon for cheap four years ago and it’s been great. Chips to exterior but none inside. It’s bifl on a budget. Seems like staub will be a product you will own with more pride for some more money but the lodge does get the job done.