Im buyimg a few of these. Cast iron is supposed to last a lifetime. Imagine how hard and expensive it will be to buy one when the Queen of Country moves on to the Pearly Gates. Would love to have one now before Lodge stops making them. Hmmm, should I buy a few extra brand new ones and give them out as gifts 30 years from now? Maybe. Hmmm, I should. Imagine a country fan getting married and this being a wedding gift. Never used Dollg Parton Cast Iron Skillet 12 inch. Imma do it.