I have a set of these that I bought for $12 or maybe $20 around 6 (?) years ago, at Macy's (I think). It came with a 10-inch, 8-inch and 6-inch skillet. Although I love it, AFAIK it's not anything special, just one of the many made-in-China "brands".

I've invested the most time and effort in the care and maintenance of the 10-inch one, and now it has a nice black sheen and doesn't stick at all. I think any cast iron pan would do the same, given time, care and effort to condition it properly. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I'm very happy with mine but I credit it more to my own time and effort rather than anything special about the brand.

Thanks, hcj, good to know. I guess what impressed me most was the weight--so much easier to lift than what i've got!

want to purchasse another cast iron 9" grill pan-WHERE?????????????

try j c penney for phillippe richard.