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Saw this the other day and I'm thinking about ordering one... I have tons of Griswold and Erie cast iron, but for some reason I really think I want to try one out... there's not much selection but they look very nice... anyone tried these out? http://smitheyironware.com
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Looks awesome. I'd be interested in your feedback. I have one of these and like it, but this link of yours looks better. http://blanccreatives.com
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Looks awesome. I'd be interested in your feedback. I have one of these and like it, but this link of yours looks better. http://blanccreatives.com Wow those look nice as well...might have to try one of them out too!
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no thank you. way too expensive for me. i can cook just as good in what i have now. i've yet to see a piece of cookware i'd spend $200.00 plus shipping to purchase.
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for $200 bucks you could buy a good Griswald.
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For $200, I could find at least three.
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A Griswold #12 for under $200 is unheard of...
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Be sure to report when you get it.
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A Griswold #12 for under $200 is unheard of... the pan mentioned is actually more of a #11 in size, not a #12. You might well have to hunt and peck for a decent Griswald at $200, yes, but that's part of the fun. this might prove helpful for us http://www.panman.com/sizecharts.html
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I've got a Griswold #14 I paid $175 for from a private owner that was winning pizza contests with it.
Had to drive 120 miles round trip to get it, but I was extremely happy.
That dude was one of the most eccentric collectors I ever met but boy, did he have some cool stuff.
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I just bought a Griswold #12 in excellent condition for $120 the other week. Though I agree they usually sell for a lot more. Nice skillet , I like my old cast iron.
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many on dallas craigslist for $80.00 or less. many more to be had in the second hand stores and flea markets for $20.00 and less. my last wagner was free in a stack of a half a dozen cast iron skillets a friend and his wife bought at an auction. they wanted the antique wooden crate they were in and gave me the cookware. i know they didn't give over $20.00-$30.00 for the whole box of junk. all the cookware was u.s.a. and all were slightly rusty with no pitting. they can be found at reasonable prices.
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I've got a Griswold #14 I paid $175 for from a private owner that was winning pizza contests with it.
Had to drive 120 miles round trip to get it, but I was extremely happy.
That dude was one of the most eccentric collectors I ever met but boy, did he have some cool stuff. That's a score! If it's in good condition that's a $500 skillet...
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I'm not asking you guys what you think about the price... I'm asking if anyone has used these skillets and if they were any good...
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and I, at least, are saying that no matter how good it is, I'd prefer an old Griswald or Wagner. Seriously, I would not mind handling one of these, and working with it. Seems well made, looks polished, at least a lot more so than a new Lodge or Chinese pan.
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Lol I do as well... I collect vintage Griswold and Erie cast iron... I just stumbled across these and thought they looked very well made for modern cast iron...
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Looks like nobody here has used one. Have you posed this question on any CI forums?
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No sir I have not... I think I'll just give one a try and see for myself...
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No sir I have not... I think I'll just give one a try and see for myself... we will need an after action report, and pictures.
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I've got a Griswold #14 I paid $175 for from a private owner that was winning pizza contests with it.
Had to drive 120 miles round trip to get it, but I was extremely happy.
That dude was one of the most eccentric collectors I ever met but boy, did he have some cool stuff. That's a score! If it's in good condition that's a $500 skillet... Cinch, It was in excellent condition. I've used it mostly for sauteeing vegetables, cornbread, and large batches of bacon or sausage when I'm making potato salad, stuffing, or a big breakfast. Really comes in handy around the holidays. Should use it more often than I do. I mostly use my #9, when it comes to day to day.
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