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Originally Posted by Sun
I do search for vintage pans. Where are yours made?
The weight of the pans can provide a good workout. 
Says the one who carelessly grabbed a 50lb bag of sugar 2 weeks ago and tore ligaments in my left elbow. *sigh* Not so smart sometimes.
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Wagner and Griswold were both made in America, I think mine are from the early 1900's.
Australia doesn't have the rich history in cast iron that the U.S. has, so I had to get them via Ebay (which can be risky - there are cheap copies out there. I took an educated gamble and it was fine)
The shipping to Australia was pretty high, as you can imagine - given the weight, but still cheaper than a brand new Le Creuset from the local department store, and I think they were a worthwhile investment.
The forums at the Wagner and Griswold society contain a wealth of information, and the members are pretty generous with their knowledge. You can also find ebay listings posted by members of WAGS which cuts down a lot on the guesswork.
http://www.wag-society.org/
It's also good to check out the part of the forum where they post ebay listings of fake copies so you know what to steer clear of.
I would totally become a member if I was in the U.S. - and I'd also be scouring garage sales and flea markets for the vintage stuff. There are still some wonderful finds to be discovered out there!