On Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:51:06 -0800, sf > wrote:

>Why people need names on their cast iron if they are not "collecting"
>is beyond me. Mine have lasted a lifetime and beyond without having a
>name branded on their hineys.

You don't *need* the names -- they're just a quick indicator of quality,
particularly if you can't examine the goods before you buy.

-- Larry