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"Douglas J. Renze" > wrote:

> On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 00:16:45 -0800, Denise~* wrote:
>
> > Katra wrote:
> >
> >> I would not buy one on a bet... They weigh a damned TON and are rough as
> >> sandpaper,
> >
> > Actually, when I did purchase some Lodge years ago, I amazingly got them
> > to a state of where they worked quite nicely. I just kept on forgetting
> > them on the stove when I would dry & reseason. I kept burning the nice
> > seasoning off & filling the house with smoke. After one too many times
> > of doing this, DH got mad at me & threw them out.
> >
> >> but then I've been spoilt by antique Griswolds. ;-)
> >
> > I can relate. The pans I inherited are a mix of Griswolds & Wagners.
> > All perfectly seasoned. I also got a really cool rectangular griddle
> > that I'm not sure of the brand, but it's soo cool. Needless to say, I
> > treat these like babies.
> >
> >> Cast Iron will last a lifetime. Get the best you can afford, not the
> >> cheapest you can buy!
> >
>
> I agree...it will last a lifetime. Mine is more than 65 years old. Out
> of curiosity, though -- I know mine isn't Lodge, but I can't see ANY
> manufacturing stamps on it. How can I tell who DID make it? You've got
> me curious now...
>
> Also, as I DO need to pick up a few more pieces, where can I find the
> Griswold & Wagners that all y'all are talking about? Lodge is everywhere,
> but I know not about the rest...

Well, it's not the cheapest way, but I bought 2 of my 3 Griswold's off
of ebay. I inherited the #10 from my mom. :-)

If you watch the time the auctions end, (early morning auctions usually
have fewer bidders) and "bid snipe", (bid one minute or so before the
auction ends and bid the maximum you are willing to pay at that time),
you can often get a better deal.
--
K.

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