How Much Are Cast Iron Skillets Worth?
A vintage Griswold or Wagner skillet usually sells for $30–$200, while unmarked and modern pans sell for $10–$40 — and a few rare sizes and early marks go for $500 and up. The maker's mark, the size number and whether the pan is flat and crack-free decide the price. Rust is cosmetic; cracks and warps are not.
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What cast iron skillets actually sold for
Short answer: Based on 101 real completed eBay sales in the US (checked November 14, 2026), cast iron skillets typically sold for $35–$198 (median per model): Griswold #10 skillet at about $198, Wagner Ware #8 skillet at about $35.
Real completed sales on eBay in the US — what buyers paid, not what sellers are asking. Each sale is checked to be the exact item; graded copies, lots, parts and Best Offer sales (where eBay hides the real price) are left out. Updated November 14, 2026 · 101 sales checked.
"Pay at most to flip" is FlipTip's rule of thumb for resellers — the typical sale ÷ 1.6, which leaves room for eBay's fee (about 13%), shipping and a solid profit; "—" = too cheap to flip one at a time. Tap a price to work out your own number.
"Typical sale" is the median. "Most sold between" is the middle of the market — the middle 70% of sales when there are six or more, otherwise the lowest to the highest. Your item's condition, completeness and exact version move it inside — or outside — that range, so scan yours for its own number — or see how to check eBay sold prices yourself.
Flipping cast iron skillets?
At the stall the question isn't what it's worth — it's the most you can pay and still make money after the fees and the shipping label. The "Pay at most to flip" column above gives a starting number for each model.
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What decides the value of cast iron skillets
Maker and logo
Griswold (Erie, Pennsylvania, which closed in 1957) and Wagner Ware are the big names. On Griswold, the large-logo and early 'Erie' marks are worth more than the later small-logo pans.
Size
Common sizes (#5 to #10) sell well for cooking. Small and very large sizes — a Griswold #2 or #13 — were made in smaller numbers and are where the collector prices are.
Flat and sound
A pan that spins on a flat surface ('spinner') or rocks is warped, and hairline cracks often hide under rust. Both cut value dramatically — check the bottom and the walls in good light.
Surface
Old pans were machined smooth inside, which buyers love. Rust and old buildup can be stripped and re-seasoned, so they matter less than you'd think; pitting from deep rust does lower value.
Typical price ranges
Broad secondhand-market ranges to orient you — the exact value of your item depends on the precise model, edition and condition. Scan it for the real number.
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You also see the most to pay at the stall and your profit after fees. On paid plans and the free trial, in countries with a local eBay, the price comes with the item’s real completed sales — with dates you can open and check.
Cast Iron Skillets — FAQ
How do I know if my cast iron is a Griswold?
Griswold pans have the Griswold name or cross logo on the bottom with the size number and 'Erie, PA'. Unmarked pans can still be good pans, but buyers pay most for a clear maker's mark.
Should I clean a rusty skillet before selling?
Many collectors prefer to restore pans themselves, and a careless cleaning can do damage. A light cleaning and good photos of the bottom mark and cooking surface are usually enough. Never sell a cracked pan as sound.
What is a 'spinner'?
A pan whose bottom has warped so it spins or rocks on a flat surface. It's a significant flaw that buyers check for, and it lowers the price a lot.
Resale prices of exact models
Each page shows what that one model actually sold for on eBay, what you keep after fees and the latest sales.
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