OH MY. WHAT A SHAME WHAT A SHAME. I was hoping that it was not going to be this one cause I really like that style and have got some of them, but no nine like this. I'd say there is no value in the lid at all unless someone wanted a number nine oval roaster to cook it. Cause as far as cooking goes its best the lid is cracked rather than the bottom. If you can get one hundred and fifty dollars out of it, I'd let it go. That sure is a nice piece. Too bad about the lid. I hope you didn't do it.