All cast iron Dutch ovens are made from iron . Where things differ is the types—and composition—of the iron. While you probably won’t find a Dutch oven maker who shares the exact mix of iron they use , it's typically some mix of raw and recycled iron.
The enamel coating’s composition may hold the key to explaining price differences, but with cast iron brands being tight-lipped about it, this element is essentially the “secret spice blend.” Whether it’s what actually sets them apart from the crowd is unclear. However, anecdotally, we can say that in our tests for durability, the legacy brands held up to chips, scuffs, and scratches better—and for longer—than cheaper models.Cheaper Dutch ovens are often made in offsite factories.
They really are, I just need to find a place locally to save on pricey shipping costs. Those things are as heavy an anvils.
So in essence, what you're saying is that you don't know nothin' about nothin' but if it's expensive it must be good and if not, it's bad. Also, how hard up is that you're trying to make money by hawking products from Amazon.