What Is A The Most Reputable Company To Buy Cast Iron Cookware?
 VINTAGE WAGNER WARE, NO. 14, 1064, NICKEL PLATED CAST IRON SKILLET, 15-1/4"  US $99.99
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 Rare Vintage Cast Iron Wagner 9.75 Inch Frying Pan Skillet No. 1057 H US $49.00
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 Vintage Cast Iron Wagner WagnerWare No.6 Frying Pan Skillet 9 Inch Model F US $50.00
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 "WAGNER" Sidney (arc) No. 7 Cast Iron Skillet w/Heat Ring US $99.95
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 WAGNER WARE # 10 CAST IRON PAN, SKILLET, SIDNEY O US $14.99
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 VINTAGE WAGNER WARE -0- HEAVY GAUGE CAST IRON SKILLET 1053H GREAT SOLID PIECE US $14.00
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 WAGNER WARE # 9 CAST IRON PAN, SKILLET,SIDNEY O CAST # 1059 WITH HEAT RING US $20.52
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 #3 WAGNER SIDNEY OHIO CAST IRON SKILLET SCRIPT LOGO pin 1053 H US $12.00
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 Antique Cast Iron Wagner 6 1/2 " Fry Pan Skillet ~ Seasoned NR US $12.99
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I am trying to replace my teflon/aluminum pans with cast iron. I can't seem to find just the right grouping of pans. I also am having trouble figuring out why there is such a huge price range from one company to the next. Does anyone know a reliable place I should order from?
I have many many pieces of cast iron cookware. Some purchased new and some I bought from garage sales. I can’t imagine why you would sell a seasoned cast iron item!!
Lodge is not my first choice but it isn’t a bad product but I have had trouble with the handles coming loose. If you get a Lodge get the ones without the stainless handles. The cast iron is fine, but not the handles.
Wagner with the handles as part of the skillet seems to hold up better.
I have been cooking with cast iron since my Mother started me cooking at the age of 7 (that was in 1948) and I love a cast iron skillet.
You can usually find a decent skillet at a rummage sale if you look around enough. A cheap brand is a mistake as they wont season well and sometimes they will break. You needed spend a fortune either, a good cast iron skillet in the 10 1/2 inch range will run you from $15 to $18 depending on where you buy it.
check out this site for a good selection and some ideas. http://www.wagnerware.com/
You could probably go to JC Penny or Sears for a quality skillet.
If you look at a used one (they are fine) don’t worry about rust, it will clean up fine. If you need any more help you can e-mail me. And I can help you with seasoning it too if need be.
I agree with Shara – if you invest in Lodge cast iron and care for it properly, it will last you for life. Because it’s heavy, the shipping will be expensive, unless you happen to live near South Pittsburgh, TN where the Lodge foundry is located.http://www.lodgemfg.com/http://www.castironcookware.com/
Lodge
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hey you can buy Lodge in your local stores
you do not have to use the online store
try your Ace Hardwhare,, Bass Pro,, Big 5,, REI,, BBQ shops,, even the Boy Scouts
Lodge cast iron is excellent!
Lodge is the very best that you can get.
I agree that Lodge is the best. You can pay more but I do not think you will find better quality. There a lots of good places to find cast iron cookware.
pmspotte
If the handles of your Lodge Signature Series cookware has come off, call our customer service department at 423-837-7181 and they will coordinate an exchange or replacement. The Signature Series with stainless handles has a limited number of items but our Logic Line is more traditional.
I have to admit, thought, that I’ve used my Signature Series skillet and grill pan countless times and haven’t had any troubles.
Thanks for reading my post.
Mark Kelly
Lodge Cast Iron