There are some great dutch pots out there that are not Le Creuset - granted Staubs are pricey but a little less than Le Creu, and I hear Target's line isnt that bad. My personal cheaper alternative are the Dansk Kobenstyle's that pop up on etsy from time to time: http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/etsy-t-t-t-tuesday-keeping-it-dansk/

What colour Le Creu were you interested in? Let me know and I will keep an eye out for you..I ALWAYS am stalking for when they are on sale!!