Good decision CJ. I treated myself to one about a month ago. It was the last one on the shelf at Academy and priced at $89.99. I could tell it had been opened and taped back up and when I got it home I found the bail was missing. I called Lodge and asked if the bails were available and, if so, how much they cost. Once they heard my story they insisted on sending me one for free (Ok, they didn't have to insist very long). Sure enough a new bail showed up in my mail box about four days later. They didn't even ask me to pay the shipping. Great customer service. No wonder they are the 'last man standing" among the great American CI manufacturers.
Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
Jack