tldr; Vintage gold standard. Smooth surface, lighter weight, superior craftsmanship. Collectible prices but unmatched cooking quality.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Vintage Wagner Ware Skillet
“It's a great pan. Vintage wagner sidney o. The sub reddit FAQs are a great place to learn how to clean, strip and re-season your new pan. It will last a very long time if you take good care of it”
“I'm one of the people who strongly prefers vintage pans. That said, I think that with few exceptions the prices on Etsy and Ebay are absurd and NOT worth it. I prefer to check thrift stores, estate sales, garage sales, and flea markets, and usually pay between $10 and $30 for a vintage skillet. My advice to you is this: Buy that new Lodge, learn how to care for it and cook on it, while ALSO keeping on the lookout for a good vintage Wagner, BSR, gatemarked mystery, or older Lodge. You don't need the spider Erie or the 666 breakfast skillet for daily cooking, and you don't need to pay the online premium from people looking to profit.”
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