See this is what I need to know. Do I go buy some cheap modern thing at the store or try and source a vintage Griswold from 1865
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They're everywhere in the wild and can be restored in many cases. Best to try and salvage one if you can! Otherwise just avoid the ultra cheap ones.
My dad bought me an old 10" skillet I use nearly every day. No clue if it's "desirable" or not, but, it works stupidly well.
I have new lodge stuff, too. Source what you can.