Hi from SoCal, been collecting for several years, mostly from local thrift shops. Have a soft spot for old Descoware or Magnalite which can usually be had for a song out here. Iron is hit or miss with miss being the case more often than not recently.
I did just add this beauty to the collection; guessing it's early American (pre wagner/griswold). Paid $6 at the local Salvation Army. Which lately is a steal; they tend to price in the 15 to 20 range for iron - but it never lasts long even at that price.
On the hunt for an old quad griswold hotel waffle iron with burners.