Hey if anyone in their travels comes across an old cast iron skillet in good shape, I'd buy it and pay for shipping.
I'm looking for a large gravy size skillet (12-14 inch wide?) with the pour spout on the top rim of the skillet. I don't want a new brand style.
Hodges or Hodgeson (can't remember) is pretty good and reasonable price. I got at Target a few years ago. US made too. Don't trust cast iron for food made you know where.
That said, most of my cookware came from 'Aunt' Opel when she moved to a retirement home 20 years ago. I think yoiu're patient and keep an eye out on garage sales etc you'll find the good stuff.