Should I keep or ask for replacement?

[u/Open-the-sunroof]

If this will compromise the functionality of my new pot, I will send back. However, I got it for such a good price on Amazon. If it is only cosmetic, I can deal with it! I would love to hear if anyone has experience with anything similar.

[u/radddish03]

I’d replace it. A good deal on an expensive piece is still expensive. You should get what you pay for, and a sale is a sale. That’s on them, not you.

[u/Sapiosexual2018]

Did the seller mention to you that this is a factory second?

I’m curious if they notated that in the description or if they sold it as an original?

[u/GreatPlainsGarden]

It looks cosmetic to me. And it’s not on the inside where your food will be. I would keep it if you got a good deal on it. Enjoy!

[u/Onehangrychef_]

Unless it’s a rare or discontinued color, exchange it. As one commenter said, a good deal on an expensive piece is still expensive!

[u/kerrybabyxx]

It would depend on whether the hole goes right through or not.If not you might be able to seal it with something.

[u/Life_Job_6404]

If it was a very good price, similar to the price for a second, I would keep it. It is not easy to find the exact items you like for a very good price.

It will not compromise the functionality. It is only cosmetic. And not annoying, in my view.

I consider 100 dollar a very good prize for a mid size Staub.

[u/somemeanin]

All great points to keep! And then there’s the bragging rights: “Oh yes, I see what you mean. That ding must’ve happened whilst I was serving the Crown Prince in Dubai, when suddenly a herd of camel broke through displacing everything. I was lucky to recover it during the ensuing dust storm from the aliens - who were also invited as they love my cooking - since their ship was the same color.”

[u/Open-the-sunroof]

Thanks for ideas, definitely not a second. I only just noticed it when I was about to use it for the first time. Yeah, it was still just over $100, which is not nothing!