If you’re interested in collecting a set for your own home gym, you’re in luck. These high-quality weights are readily available on the used market, often for $2 per pound (comparable to cast-iron ...

Lodge: Vintage Lodge skillets are generally more affordable, ranging from $20 to $60.You can buy brand new Lodge cast iron skillets here for under $20 though, so we don’t typically suggest ...

A good cast iron pan will serve you well for a lifetime—and with care, can be handed down, too. Even so, many good cast iron pieces end up in junk yards or at thrift stores, rusting and forgotten.