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Is it just the big ones that bring that kind of coin? I think I paid $6 for Griswald #5 I fried my eggs in this morning.

Yes. They sure don't give them away!

3 questions:
Is it a hundred years old?
What shape is it in?
When did you buy it?

Pretty much #5 and up are in demand in pristine condition. Also, part of consideration of value is presence of the heat ring, flatness of bottom, and logo, to mention a few.

1. I got it at a garage sale, so I don't know how old it is, but I doubt that it's 100. The texture on the bottom is only worn smooth on the outside inch or so. It has a 724 and an H under the Erie PA stamp that is under the Griswold logo on the bottom if that means anything.

2. It's in good shape. Due to be seasoned again, but isn't warped or damaged in any other way.

3. I got it last summer.

It's flat and in good shape. Probably not pristine though. It has honest wear on the bottom and the handle.

bucktail, I'd say you done real good. $6 for that skillet is a steal, even if it's not pristine. You can fix that, pitting aside.
No pics, but I would suspect this one doesn't have the heat/smoke ring and is completely flat across the bottom.

To buy one elsewhere, such as fleabay, would run you at least $25, and up to around $75 tops. Although, some "collectors" ask much more, upwards to $150 or so. Saw a very nice #9 with heat ring sell for $201 recently on fleabay! It's just a matter of what the market will bear, and whether you have someone in a bidding war with you or not.

It's great to see.

As for the price, if they made Grisworlds today in the US like they did then, they'd be priced like that too.

The Lodge stuff is pretty good, but it still doesn't compare to the smoothness of the vintage Wagner and Griswold cast iron.

I scored a heck of a deal on a 12" Lodge camp oven at Academy Sports. It seems they're swapping to some cheaper china made cast iron brand, so there was a Lodge oven sitting on the shelf with no price. I brought it to the register and they sold it to me for $18.99 with a flanged lid.

Has anyone ever tried to smooth the finish on any of their cast iron using a soft disk or rubbing compounds?

Here's another company...located in France.

Staub

What problem does the less than smooth finish cause?

The smoother the better.

I have some that have a 'sand-cast' look and others that have a machined appearance.

The smooth CI sticks a lot less.

The casting pores can get filled over time by seasoning, but it takes time.

LOL...CI mealy mouf

Huh?

Looks well made.....over priced and gimmicky to boot.

The fuggtards in Portland will love 'em.

I just checked out there site. They are sold out and trying to catch up on orders. I say good for them!!! They are an american family trying to make a go of it and are getting successful with it!

Here is an American Company....

http://www.macaovens.com/history.htm

Made in Utah.

Mark

OOOOooooopppppsssss............ they discontinued their line of D.O.'s.

and those were made in India?

Never heard of this seasoning product before...

Crisbee Puck

Gimick.

Apparently doesn't smell like oildoes after storage, plus it doesn't smoke up and smell as much during the seasoning bake...pluses, if true.

I've never thought of bees wax as edible!